Looking ahead for just a moment. The construction industry across the United States is sending out mixed signals. Focusing on Steel Construction, regarding work coming down the road in 2026 there is a good amount already underway, and more on the books.
Each job has the potential to present unique demands and challenges.
RFQ’s come in regularly to The Steel Supply Company for something things as simple flat plate shapes that can be produced on a CNC Laser, Plasma Table or Water Jet, to much more complicated items that require production across a multiple of machines.
Wedge Inserts and Askew Head Bolts are the go-to system for many projects requiring relieving angles that are secured to poured concrete slabs. Aside from exceptional strength they provide vertical flexibility. Together with the slot in the steel angle, which adds horizontal flexibility, they give the erector the ability to keep the relieving angle perfectly level and consistent.
Overlooked, Lost, Forgotten or Last Minute
In the middle of a project, it doesn’t really matter why an issue pops up at the last minute. The immediate thing is to fix it and keep the job on track.
We frequently get requests marked “URGENT.” There are also the requests from fabricators who are questioning why the items they need are even in their section of the project. This simply means something went unnoticed and has the potential to set the project behind schedule and budget.
Produce better quality welds while saving time and money.
Joining steel plate or bar, the “Root Pass” is critical to the efficiency and strength of the finished weld. Ceramic Weld Backing can provide an efficient and economical solution.
Weld Studs, also known as Headed Concrete Anchors or Shear Connectors, are manufactured with a small Flux Insert at the tip. (Fig. 1) The flux serves to shield the weld area from oxidation, maintains a consistent arc and cleans the weld area of impurities. All of this facilitates a more durable bond with the substrate.
Care should be exercised in the placement and expected duration of the welds.
For the Steel Fabricator and Construction Trades Hot Dip Galvanizing is the standard zinc coating to protect against rust. One alternative, when a finer surface finish is required is Electroplating.
FRP Pads provide useful alternative to Teflon® and Fluorogold® Slide Bearings
Requirements can be related to:
In any situation where a Slide Bearing is required an alternative that could be considered is the Fiber Reinforced Pad, or FRP.
