Steel Products
Information on various steel products. Their properties, their uses, their history, popular industries, etc.
Round tubing and steel pipe may look similar, but a 2-inch tube and a 2-inch pipe aren’t actually the same size. The difference comes down to how each is sized and what it’s designed to do.
When your project requires tight tolerances and a smooth finish, cold rolled merchant bars are often the right choice.
Find out when 304 stainless steel is the right choice and when it's worth upgrading to 316.
Galvanized steel is steel coated with zinc to help prevent corrosion. The zinc layer provides long-lasting protection.
Standard Beams and Wide Flange Beams are both structural steel beams, but they differ in their flange design and load-carrying capabilities. Learn the key differences between these two beam types.
R-panels, C-purlins, and Z-purlins each play a different role in a metal building. This guide explains what they do, where they're used, and how they work together to create a strong, durable structure.