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24/04/202319/06/2023

Mild or high yield steel – What to choose?

Choosing the right steel for a project can be tricky. Do you need a metal that is strong and durable but easy to work with? Or, do you want a material that is uncompromising when it comes to its ability to withstand impacts and corrosive environments? The choice may come down to mild or high yield steel. What we want to do here is have a look at both to see which is best for different situations. Then, if you need to order ERW tube, you can come to us. Continue reading “Mild or high yield steel – What to choose?”

19/04/2023

Destructive testing methods for tubing

When you specialise in steel tubing, it is important to have many options available. After all, there is no universal solution for most applications. Fortunately, we have ERW tubes available in all sorts of sizes. They also come in several shapes like rectangular, square, and round. As the top ERW steel tube supplier West Midlands has, you can rely on us to provide what you need. Continue reading “Destructive testing methods for tubing”

14/04/2023

Five factors that improved ERW tube quality

In the past, welded tubing had a bad reputation. There were lots of concerns about the quality of the products because of poor workmanship. Issues with welding techniques, filler materials, preparation, and more could cause flaws. As a result, the tube could suffer premature failure. However, there have been several big improvements. As the top providers of ERW steel tubes in the West Midlands, we want to look at five factors that mean today’s quality is far superior. Continue reading “Five factors that improved ERW tube quality”

11/04/2023

Everything you must know about tube scaffolding

We’re a tubing company that always aims to meet the needs of its customers. To this end, we keep a wide variety of stock available. This includes over 200 sizes and a myriad of shapes like square, oval, and rectangular. In short, we have all the ERW tubes you could possibly need in our collection. Continue reading “Everything you must know about tube scaffolding”

06/04/2023

How do gas and oil tubes differ?

There are many industries that use our ERW tube. One of the biggest is the oil and gas industry. Transportation of these resources is critical to the global energy infrastructure. Tubing systems constitute a critical part of this operation. However, moving the pair of fossil fuels demands separate engineering and design considerations owing to their different physical characteristics. So, it is vital to know the essential differences between gas and oil tubes. Continue reading “How do gas and oil tubes differ?”

03/04/2023

A closer look at concrete-filled steel tubes

There are a number of different options when it comes to stabilising structures. Concrete columns and pillars are very common. Steel tubing is also a popular choice. However, there is another option that combines both. Concrete-filled steel tubes (CFTs) are a composite of the two. They offer a number of advantages and can cater for various needs. However, they also have some drawbacks. As the leading ERW steel tube supplier in the West Midlands, we want to have a closer look at these products. Continue reading “A closer look at concrete-filled steel tubes”