Steel Manufacturing Blog: Keeping it Steel

Preparations Through the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on Tue, Mar 31, 2020 @ 11:42 AM

Preparation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Steel Supply Company has taken substantial steps to maintain reliability and excellence for its customers, as well as safety for its employees.

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted all of our lives, and no industry or daily routine has been left unturned.  As always, we here at The Steel Supply Company wish the best for everyone who has been affected by the virus, and our thoughts are with our customers and suppliers in particular.

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Tags: Wedge Inserts, Galvanized Anchor Bolts, hex nuts

Askew Bolts - 3/4" and 5/8" Diameters

Posted on Tue, Jan 29, 2019 @ 12:14 PM

As described in an earlier blog, 5/8" Diameter Askew Head Bolt published on July 20, 2013, in new construction embedded Wedge Inserts will require 3/4" diameter Askew Head Bolts. The only time a project requires 5/8" diameter Askew Head Bolts is during a renovation where the Wedge Inserts are pre-existing. Usually this would be a structure constructed prior to approximately 1970.

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Tags: Askew Head Bolts, Wedge Inserts

Wedge Insert vs. Sharktooth Insert

Posted on Mon, Mar 06, 2017 @ 04:27 PM

 Note: This article will refer to the WEDGE INSERT. (See Fig. 1) The same product is also known as a Relieving Angle Insert, Shelf Insert, Concrete Wedge Insert, Brick Relief Angle Insert and/or Malleable Iron Wedge Insert.

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Tags: Wedge Inserts

Wedge Inserts: Using the Horizontal and Vertical Adjustments

Posted on Fri, Oct 14, 2016 @ 09:00 AM

Note: For the purposes of this article we will refer to them as Wedge Inserts. They are also known as Lintel Inserts, Relieving Angle Inserts, Shelf Angle Inserts, Malleable Iron Inserts and Concrete Wedge Inserts.

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Tags: Wedge Inserts

Wedge Insert Tests

Posted on Wed, Feb 04, 2015 @ 12:45 PM

The charts below show the results of tests that were performed on our wedge inserts on October 23, 2007. As a note, these results are for reference only. This is not a test of wedge inserts currently in stock and should not be considered as an accurate representation of the current wedge inserts in stock.

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Tags: Askew Head Bolts, Wedge Insert, Wedge Inserts, Hot Dip Galvanizing

Wedge Inserts, Shelf Angle Inserts, Some Installation Notes

Posted on Mon, Feb 24, 2014 @ 12:57 PM


Wedge Inserts are also known as Relieving Angle Inserts, Shelf Angle Inserts, Malleable Iron Inserts and Lintel Inserts. The photos and drawings in this article will provide an idea of what they are. To see additional photos and catalog listings click here

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Tags: Askew Head Bolts, Wedge Insert, Relieving Angle, Malleable Iron Insert, Masonry Anchors, Shelf Angle, Lintel, Shelf Angle Insert, Relieving Angle Insert, Wedge Inserts

5/8" Diameter Askew Head Bolt

Posted on Sat, Jul 20, 2013 @ 03:34 PM
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Tags: Askew Head Bolts, Wedge Inserts

Wedge Inserts and Askew Head Bolts

Posted on Wed, Apr 18, 2012 @ 10:09 AM

Wedge Inserts

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Tags: Askew Head Bolts, Masonry Anchors, Wedge Inserts