Resources
Guides for buyers and fabricators
Practical, plain-language explanations to help you specify and order the right material.
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A practical guide to structural steel sections
Angles, channels, beams, flats, bars and hollow sections — what each shape is and where it is typically used.
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How to prepare a fabrication material enquiry
A checklist for getting an accurate quotation the first time — even if you are not sure of the technical terms.
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Understanding steel dimensions and measurement units
How sizes are written for common sections, and simple formulas to estimate steel weight.
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Steel size charts and published ranges
Review material-specific steel size references, compare sizing notation and learn what to enter for custom dimensions in a quotation request.
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