Steel Manufacturing Blog: Keeping it Steel

Hillside Washer Flange

Posted on Fri, Jan 12, 2018 @ 11:55 AM

Hillside Washers can function in the basic form shown in Figure 1. All the necessary features are in place, along with the load strength to ensure durable performance.

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Tags: Hillside Washers, Turnbuckle Rods, STEEL SUPPLY, Turnbuckles, I-Beam, Thermal Break

Zinc Slotted Channel and Rod Anchors

Posted on Wed, Jan 03, 2018 @ 08:00 AM

Masonry Anchors to a steel fabricator commonly mean Slotted Channel or Rod Anchor. Note: Slotted Channel is sometimes known as a Gripstay® Anchor or Channel Slot Anchor. Rod Anchor, is sometimes known as a Wire Tie, or a Weld-On Wire Tie. These are the two most prevalent systems for securing Block or Brick to structural steel.

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Tags: Masonry Anchors