Steel Manufacturing Blog: Keeping it Steel

Bleed Through Steel Markers / Galvanizer’s Markers

Posted on Tue, May 30, 2023 @ 11:08 AM

Still one of the most useful tools in the box, the BLEED THROUGH BLUE marker helps fabricators mark steel once and have the marks remain visible throughout the fabricating and erecting process. After primer coats are applied the marks bleed through and remain clearly visible.

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Tags: Markers

Galvanizing Vent Hole Plugs

Posted on Tue, May 16, 2023 @ 01:35 PM

The Most Efficient Method of Sealing Vent Holes After Hot Dip Galvanizing

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Tags: Galvanized Vent Hole Plug, Vent Hole Plug

Galvanizing : Hot Dip vs. Cold Galvanizing

Posted on Mon, May 08, 2023 @ 10:54 AM

Hot Dip Galvanizing and Cold Galvanizing each have advantages.

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Tags: Hot Dip Galvanizing

Anchor Bolt Manufacturing: The Basics

Posted on Fri, Apr 07, 2023 @ 11:16 AM

There are many specifications written covering Anchor Bolts but the predominant one we see called out on drawings is ASTM F1554. The most current version is ASTM F1554-20. It covers exclusively the requirements for manufacturing Cast In Place Anchor Bolts.

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Tags: Anchor Bolts

Cost vs. Supply Update

Posted on Mon, Feb 27, 2023 @ 08:30 AM

In the 3 years since the Coronavirus began the construction industry has seen its costs increase and supply chains disrupted more significantly than many of us have ever seen before. 

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Extended Length Slotted Shim Manufacturing

Posted on Tue, Apr 19, 2022 @ 04:47 PM

Extended Length Slotted Shim Manufacturing

Variables such as heat, deflection and dross will affect how slotted steel shims are produced to get the most accurate, cost efficient and serviceable results.

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Tags: Shims, STEEL SUPPLY, Slotted Steel Shims

Clevis and Turnbuckle Assemblies

Posted on Fri, Nov 12, 2021 @ 02:51 PM

Clevis and Turnbuckle Assemblies

Clevis and Turnbuckle Assemblies are produced at The Steel Supply Company as part of our Round Bar Threading and Anchor Bolt manufacturing process.

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Tags: Clevis Rods, Turnbuckle Rods

The Steel Supply Company Steel Wedges: Stock Sizes & Made to Order

Posted on Thu, Nov 11, 2021 @ 11:29 AM

Steel Wedges

Like many product lines across all industries, shortages of components, skilled labor and transportation difficulties are making it harder to deliver on time and stay within budget. Steel Wedges are no exception.

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Fluorogold® Slide Bearings: Design Tips for Effective & Prolonged Use

Posted on Mon, Mar 08, 2021 @ 08:45 AM

The Steel Supply company carries many options when it comes to slide bearings, including: Fluorogold®, Teflon® (PTFE, or polytetrafluoroethylene), Carbon Filled PTFE, and Graphite

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Maskote Zinc Stop-off, Prevent Galvanization on a Steel Surface

Posted on Fri, Feb 05, 2021 @ 08:31 AM

Oftentimes a masking material is applied to steel prior to galvanization. The masking agent prevents galvanization from occurring on the steel surface to which it l is applied. This can be useful for several reasons. The Steel Supply Company most commonly sees masking materials used on threaded bolts. If a precise fit is required between the threading and its nut, the additional width that galvanization creates within the threads can cause an issue. While this is a common use case for masking material, there are a myriad of other applications.

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