Angle Bars
Angle bars, also called angle iron or L-bars, are a type of structural steel with an L-shaped cross-section. Their key features make them highly versatile for a wide range of applications, especially in construction and manufacturing.
| Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mild Steel | Stainless Steel | Galvanised | Aluminium | Brass | Perforated | ||
| Industries | Characteristics | Standards |
Aerospace Automotive Construction Offshore Shipbuilding |
Strength & Durability High Tensile & Compressive Strength Corrosion Resistance: Can be galvanized or made from stainless steel Versatile & Adaptable Easy To Cut, Drill, Weld, And Bolt |
ASTM A36/A36M ASTM A276 ASTM A484M BS4360 EN 10025 JIS G3101 |
Beams
Beams are horizontal structural elements designed to withstand vertical loads, shear forces, and bending moments. They are classified as I-Beams, W-beams (Wide-flange beams), Channel Beams (C-Beams), Angle Beams (L-Beams) & Box Beams.
| Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mild Steel | Stainless Steel | Galvanised | Aluminium | ||
| Industries | Characteristics | Standards |
Bridging Construction Infrastructure Manufacturing Offshore Shipbuilding / Repair |
Varying Lengths & Sizes High Strength-to-Weigh Cross-Sectional Shape designed to optimize resistance to bending High Durability And Ductility Corrosion Resistance: Stainless steel or galvanized offer resistance to rust and environmental degradation. Weldability |
ASTM A6 ASTM A992 BS 4360 EN 10025 EN 10365 JIS G3101 |
Flat Bars
Metal flat bars are solid, rectangular pieces of metal with a uniform thickness and width along their entire length. They are a common type of raw material and are a fundamental building block for many applications. They are also known as "flat stock" or "metal strips.
| Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mild Steel | Stainless Steel | Galvanised | Aluminium | Brass | Copper | ||
| Industries | Characteristics | Standards |
Automotive Aerospace Construction & Infrastructure Energy Manufacturing & Heavy Machinery Medical Offshore Shipbuilding |
Shape & Size: Vast array of widths, thicknesses & length. Durable & Sturdy Highly Malleable & Ductile Variable Surface Finish Corrosion Resistance: Can be galvanized. |
ASTM A36 ASTM A276 BS4360 Gr43A EN 10025 EN 10058 JIS G3101 S275JR |
Pipes
Metal pipes are hollow cylindrical tubes used for transferring fluids (liquids, gases or slurries) or as structural elements. Pipes are typically identified by a nominal pipe size (NPS) and schedule (thickness).
| Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mild Steel | Stainless Steel | Galvanised | Aluminium | Brass | ||
| Industries | Characteristics | Standards |
Construction Energy HVAC Heavy Machinery Infrastructure Manufacturing Offshore Oil & Gas Pharmaceutical Shipbuilding / Repair Transportation |
High Tensile Strength Heat Resistant Resist Bending Good Elasticity And Ductility Corrosion Resistance: Stainless steel or galvanized offer resistance to rust and environmental degradation. Weldability |
ASTM A53/A106 API 5L ASTM A106 ASTM A312 ASTM A335 ASTM A377 EN 10255 |
Plates
Plates are thick, flat sheets of metal that serve as fundamental building blocks. They are distinguished by their thickness, which is typically greater than 6mm.
| Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mild Steel | Stainless Steel | Galvanised | Aluminium | Brass | Copper | Chequered | Perforated | ||
| Industries | Characteristics | Standards |
Aerospace Automotive Construction & Infrastructure Manufacturing & Heavy Machinery Offshore Pressure Vessels Shipbuilding |
Shape & Size: Vast array of widths, thicknesses & length. High Strength: Excellent tensile and compressive strength. Handle heavy loads & stress without bending or breaking. Impact Resistance: Absorb and withstand impact Corrosion Resistance: Stainless steel or galvanized offer resistance to rust and environmental degradation. Weldability Easy To Cut, Drill, Weld, And Bolt |
ASTM A36 ASTM A516 EN 10025 EH36 BS4360 JIS G3101 |
Round / Square / T Bars
Round bars are solid, cylindrical pieces of metal, also known as rods or shafts. Square bars or square stocks, are solid, four-sided metal bars with equal width and height. T bars, or T-sections, are structural bars with a "T" shaped cross-section.
| Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mild Steel | Stainless Steel | Bright Steel | Galvanised | Aluminium | Brass | Bronze | Copper | ||
| Industries | Characteristics | Standards |
Aerospace Automotive Construction & Infrastructure Manufacturing & Heavy Machinery Offshore Pressure Vessels Shipbuilding |
Provide structural support & reinforcement Reinforcement & Bracing Corrosion Resistance: Stainless steel or galvanized offer resistance to rust and environmental degradation. Weldability Easy To Cut, Drill, Weld, And Bolt |
ASTM A36 ASTM A276 ASTM A516 BS4360 EH36 EN 10025 JIS G3101 S20C S45C |
Rebars
Rebars, or reinforcing bars, are steel bars or wires used in reinforced concrete and masonry structures to provide tensile strength and hold the concrete in a compressed state.
| Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Carbon Steel | Stainless Steel | Epoxy Coated | Galvanised | ||
| Industries | Characteristics | Standards |
Construction & Infrastructure |
Deformed Surface with ribs, lugs, or indentations to create a strong mechanical bond with the concrete. Good Ductility Corrosion Resistance: Stainless steel, galvanized or epoxy coated to offer resistance to rust and environmental degradation. |
ASTM A615/A615M ASTM A706/A706M BS 4449 (B500B) EN 10080 JIS G3112 |
Round / Square / Rectangle Hollow
Round hollows, or circular hollow sections (CHS), are hollow, cylindrical tubes. Square hollows, or square hollow sections (SHS), have a hollow, square cross-section. Rectangular hollows, or rectangular hollow sections (RHS), have a hollow, rectangular cross-section.
| Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mild Steel | Stainless Steel | Galvanised | Aluminium | ||
| Industries | Characteristics | Standards |
Architectural Construction Food Heavy Machinery Infrastructure Manufacturing Offshore Pharmaceutical Shipbuilding / Repair Transportation |
Provide Torsional Rigidity while reducing weight. Resist Bending High Durability And Ductility Corrosion Resistance: Stainless steel or galvanized offer resistance to rust and environmental degradation. Weldability |
ASTM A500 ASTM A501 EN 10219 EN 10210 JIS G3466 |