For over ten years Union Steel Tubes has supplied some of the highest quality tubing available across the West Midlands area. Our knowledge and experience of manufacturing products is unparalleled and our tubes can be used in a wide assortment of products and applications. Continue reading “A wide array of applications for ERW steel tubes”
Expanding the benefits of choosing ERW steel tubes
There are many people who regard ERW steel tubes as not being the ideal first choice for projects. A common perception is that seamless variations offer a far superior level of service, and that as such welded ones should only be considered in limited circumstances. This view was, once, quite correct. It might surprise you that we, as one of the UK’s leading names for this type of tubes, are saying this, but there is no point denying what was previously the case. We would, however, like to make it clear that there have been huge advances in the quality of ERW tubing. Continue reading “Expanding the benefits of choosing ERW steel tubes”
Satisfying every requirement for ERW steel tubes
Since our establishment in 2004 we have specialised in cutting and supplying the highest quality ERW tubes to our customers. At Union Steel Tubes we offer a fast service that does not compromise the quality of the product and we extensively test all of our products before we distribute them. Continue reading “Satisfying every requirement for ERW steel tubes”
The importance of smooth tube edges
Deburring is a common technique used to finish tubing and ensure it meets the required standards. The process removes burrs, ensuring the ends are smooth and straight. It can also be used to smooth down the weld, leaving the tube with a fantastic surface. Continue reading “The importance of smooth tube edges”
Utilising steel tubing to protect communication cables
There is a wide array of uses for ERW steel tube, including applications in the agricultural, construction, and water industries. The tubes are even utilised occasionally in the communications industry to provide protection for buried cables. Whatever the application it is important that the tubing is made to the highest standards so that it is an accurate shape, has the required strength and durability, and will have a long life cycle. Continue reading “Utilising steel tubing to protect communication cables”
Which shaped tube is best to use?
If you were to ask someone what they thought the main difference was between square and circle tubes we’d reasonably expect them to answer that it was the shape of them. This is of course correct, but it is far from being the only quality which separates them. In terms of which shape ERW steel tubes should be selected for use in a specific project, there are a number of factors which must be taken into account. Continue reading “Which shaped tube is best to use?”
