Cost effective and high quality steel tubes

Steel tubes are used in a variety of industries and applications. No matter what they are used for, they always need to be strong, durable and long lasting. We specialise in supplying and cutting ERW steel tubes in the West Midlands and throughout the UK. We have many years of experience in the trade and are committed to delivering quality solutions for all clients, regardless of their industry or the types of tubes they need. Continue reading “Cost effective and high quality steel tubes”

Providing the most versatile steel cutting services

If you require specialised steel cutting services, we are the company for you. We have the technical abilities to execute an excellent standard of work, taking on both small and large orders and swiftly producing great results. We take on all tasks regardless of size and we approach every aspect of our work with careful attention to detail, ensuring our reputation as the leading supplier of ERW tube products. Continue reading “Providing the most versatile steel cutting services”

The various techniques used to manufacture steel tubing

Steel pipes have been manufactured since the 1800s, and the first automated process to manufacture them was devised in England in 1812. Since then, a variety of techniques have been used to make tubing from a range of different steels. ERW (electric resistance welding) is one of the oldest methods and continues to be popular today. The only older technique is lap welding but this is no longer used because the welds it produces are not reliable. An equation devised by ASME found that lap welded pipes only had a joint factor of 0.6 whereas seamless ones have 1.0. Continue reading “The various techniques used to manufacture steel tubing”

How to determine the strength of metal tubing

The history of metallurgy is very interesting, and has facilitated a huge number of technological advances and developments. Nowadays metals have many different alloys to give the material specific properties. You simply have to look at the wide variety of different steels to see how far metallurgy has come. Steel itself is an alloy of iron and carbon but other elements like nickel, chromium and even silicon can be introduced to make completely different ones that can be used for a wider range of applications. Continue reading “How to determine the strength of metal tubing”

Versatile range of steel tubes

We are one of the UK’s leading companies supplying a range of ERW tubes that are usable in a variety of different applications. From manufacturing and retail to construction, they can be used in a number of ways across various industries and sectors. As an established company for over ten years, we have successfully built a wealth of knowledge throughout this time. Now, we consistently provide the best standard of steel cutting services in the country and pride ourselves on our ability to handle any kind of order, whether large or small. You can always rely on us to provide what you need on schedule, never missing a deadline. All of our client’s requests are satisfied whilst never compromising quality. With over 200 different shapes and sizes of tubes, and with the option of cutting to your required dimensions, we are able to fulfil any need. Continue reading “Versatile range of steel tubes”