--- title: "Steel Supply Essentials: From Protective Coatings to Specialty Hardware" description: From our beginnings in 1898 Rust Inhibitive Steel Coatings has been one of the main product lines. Krylon®, a division of Sherwin Williams, is a solid coating that dries fast and delivers excellent protection against rust. 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Available in 5 gallon pails or 53 gallon drums From our beginnings in 1898 Rust Inhibitive Steel Coatings has been one of the main product lines. [Krylon®,](https://www.thesteelsupplyco.com/industrial-coatings/primers-coatings-and-cold-galvanize) a division of Sherwin Williams, is a solid coating that dries fast and delivers excellent protection against rust. Fig. 1. At competitive cost, The Steel Supply Company can deliver[ Krylon® Steel Coatings](https://www.thesteelsupplyco.com/steel-paint-steel-primer-rust-inhibitive-primer-krylon-krylon-primer-krylon-rust-inhibitive-primer) anywhere in the 48 states with no delivery charge. For fabricators in Canada or Mexico we can also work with you to assure the coatings are delivered economically. ![Picture2-Apr-23-2024-03-12-19-0440-PM](https://www.thesteelsupplyco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture2-Apr-23-2024-03-12-19-0440-PM.jpg?width=104&height=120&name=Picture2-Apr-23-2024-03-12-19-0440-PM.jpg)   Fig. 2 Wedge Inserts and Askew Head Bolts Steel Supply also stretches the limits with specialty hardware that is unique to steel fabricating and erecting. [Wedge Inserts](https://www.thesteelsupplyco.com/wedge-insert), Fig. 2, an essential for mounting relieving angles to concrete, and the required [Askew Head Bolts](https://www.thesteelsupplyco.com/wedge-insert) are in stock, ready to ship same day. ![Picture3-4](https://www.thesteelsupplyco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture3-4.jpg?width=137&height=128&name=Picture3-4.jpg)                                                               Fig. 3 Hillside Washer [Hillside Washers](https://www.thesteelsupplyco.com/hillside-washers), Fig. 3, Plain Finish and Hot Dip        Galvanized are also in stock from 3/8” diameter rod to 1-1/4” diameter. [![Picture4](https://www.thesteelsupplyco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture4.jpg?width=184&height=175&name=Picture4.jpg)](https://www.thesteelsupplyco.com/blog/steel-wedge-with-knock-out-block)   Fig. 4 Steel Wedge with Knock-out Block   [Made to Order Wedges](https://www.thesteelsupplyco.com/blog/steel-wedge-with-knock-out-block) are another example of the range of manufacturing capabilities available to help you solve unusual and unexpected problems in your projects. ![Picture5](https://www.thesteelsupplyco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture5.jpg?width=220&height=116&name=Picture5.jpg) *Fig. 5 Large Steel Wedge, 28” x 28”        tapering from 1” down to 1/8”.* The two [Made to Order Wedges](https://www.thesteelsupplyco.com/wedges) shown, Fig. 4 and Fig. 5, are designed to serve two completely different functions and solve totally different problems. What’s more, while both are termed “Wedges” they are produced using completely different machinery and manufacturing systems.               As structural engineering and design continue to develop advances are finding their way into steel projects in many new ways. ![Picture6](https://www.thesteelsupplyco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture6.jpg?width=122&height=116&name=Picture6.jpg)For example, in the past Rebar, and anything to do with it was part of the concrete contractor’s package. With the elevated use of Rebar Anchors for structural reinforcement contractors are finding it more efficient to weld the anchors in the fabricating shop. Steel Supply can provide Dayton Superior® [Rebar Anchors and Couplers](https://www.thesteelsupplyco.com/weldable-couplers-rebar-anchors) as well as their proprietary tapered thread rebar. Fig. 6 Weldable Rebar Anchor ![Picture7](https://www.thesteelsupplyco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture7.jpg?width=169&height=65&name=Picture7.jpg) ![Picture8](https://www.thesteelsupplyco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture8.jpg?width=102&height=154&name=Picture8.jpg)   Fig. 7 Vibration Isolation                                             * Fig. 8 Thermal Break Bearings                                                                                  Bearings* Another example of design advances are[** **Vibration Isolation Bearings](https://www.thesteelsupplyco.com/steel-products/slide-bearings-bearing-pads-and-neoprene)** **(Fig. 7) and** **[Thermal Break Bearings](https://www.thesteelsupplyco.com/structural-bearing-pads) (Fig. 8) While serving two different functions, they are both appearing more often in plans. 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