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Steel Construction & Engineering; Steels and Stainless Steel

Galvanizing sector benefits from new trend

6th September 2024 Hot dip galvanized steel is becoming increasingly popular in contemporary architecture as an aesthetic feature as well as being used for its functional properties. Hot Dip Galvanizers Association of South Africa (HDGASA) executive director Robin Clarke says this has created a developing market... 

Ringrollers brings its expertise to new sectors

27th February 2024 Leading steel products manufacturer Naledi Ringrollers has, for more than 50 years, been committed to high-quality standards and is making significant strides in the railway, general engineering, automotive and petrochemical industries. 

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Overlay products for harsh environments

30th August 2022 Overlay products are made by welding a carbide-rich steel alloy on top of a steel plate, resulting in a compound material that has a very high resistance to wear, especially suitable for demanding applications such as sliding wear environments where small and hard materials, such as rocks or coal... 

Image of Duroxite overlay product and a mining machine using the product
Duroxite overlay products are designed for demanding applications

Wear plates meet challenges of acid environments

13th August 2022 The use of steel in recycling industries faces a particular set of challenges because of the highly acidic environment in which it is used.  Municipal solid waste, or garbage, creates a low pH acidic environment that accelerates wear in garbage truck bodies and refuse containers. Other conditions... 

Image of Hardox HiAce from SSAB
Hardox HiAce from SSAB

Non-welded support system arrives in South Africa

19th March 2021 A state-of-the-art modular steel support system that uses 1-Screw technology, is now available in South Africa. A first of its kind in Africa, siFramo is a non-welded support system that is designed to be a versatile, multifunctional and high load bearing modular steel support system. 

The Sikla siFramo non-welded support system is available from Gismo Installations
The Sikla siFramo non-welded support system is available from Gismo Installations

Steel sheet piles used in construction projects

1st December 2020 Sheet piles are sections of sheet steel with interlocking edges that are driven into the ground to provide earth retention and excavation support. Steel sheet piles have been used for many years in various types of construction projects such as tunnel portals and in marine settings for riverbank... 

Steel sheet piles from Pilequip, used in a marine project
Steel sheet piles from Pilequip, used in a marine project

Steel spacer plate for CAT 3500 engines, now available in South Africa

22nd September 2020 A new steel spacer plate is now available for CAT 3500 series engines. The part is said to be more corrosion-resistant than the standard aluminium or cast iron product and includes a number of additional modifications. Now available from IPD South Africa, the IPD steel spacer plate is for CAT... 

The IPD steel spacer plate for the CAT 3500 series engines
The IPD steel spacer plate for the CAT 3500 series engines

‘Steel of the future’ offers higher performance and lower costs

14th August 2020 Operations in tough working environments require robust industrial components and equipment that is able to withstand demanding work loads such as extreme vibration, compression and tension. High-yield strength steel is designed to work under intense load stresses without leading to equipment... 

Trailmax uses Strenx 700 E and Strenx 700MC on its I-beam chassis and other parts
Trailmax uses Strenx 700 E and Strenx 700MC on its I-beam chassis and other parts

Finishing products enhance building aesthetics

11th June 2020 A range of supplementary building products aims to provide superior quality to finishes and improved overall aesthetics on building projects. Manufactured from galvanised steel sheet which is expanded into mesh, Mentis Angle Beads are designed for internal and exterior plaster use. Expanded metal... 

Mentis Plaster Stop provides a straight edge and finish for plaster at openings and abutments
Mentis Plaster Stop provides a straight edge and finish for plaster at openings and abutments

FTS Boltworld

19th November 2019 FTS Boltworld, a division of Rutherford, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hudaco Trading (Pty) Ltd.  

Structures 2000

18th November 2019 Structures 2000 manufactures a range of affordable portal frame steel structures, designed by a civil engineer and fabricated with pride and precision. In addition to a standard range we can custom-manufacture structures according to requirements. We erect our structures throughout South Africa,... 

TWR Steel Service Centre

18th November 2019 TWR Steel Service Centre, situated in Jet park, Boksburg. Rooted in solid business principles, ethics and a wealth of experience, the company was established in 2012 by Tony Windt, Robbie Ebeling & Walter Ebeling. 

TWR Steel Service Centre

Stewarts & Lloyds Holdings (Pty) Ltd

15th November 2019 Steel suppliers with a wide range of structural steel, structural tube, steel pipe fittings, valves, flanges, pumps, irrigation equipment and industrial hardware.   

Stewarts & Lloyds Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Aveng Trident Steel

15th November 2019 Aveng Trident Steel is considered as one of the leading steel distributor and processors in sub-Saharan Africa.  

Macsteel

15th November 2019 Macsteel is Africa's leading merchandiser and distributor of steel and value-added steel products.  Consisting of eight dynamic business units and operating from a network or more than 60 branches and warehouses.  Macsteel supplies the entire sub-Saharan geographic region with the full range of... 

Macsteel

Columbus Stainless

15th November 2019 Producer of Austenitic, Ferritic and Duplex Grades of Stainless Steel in coil; plate; sheet; slit; blank forms.   

Columbus Stainless

Floor grating solution for macadamia industry

14th November 2019 The growth of the macadamia nut industry in South Africa and worldwide, has led to an increased focus on enhancing production processes. Currently macadamia nuts are picked and stored in steel drying bins before being moved to holding bins for distribution. The steel bins have welded angle iron... 

Machined seal solution extends uptime

14th November 2019 Seals installed in a vertical boring mill’s hydraulic rotary joint two-and-a-half years ago were recently inspected and found to have remained in working condition and continue to operate optimally, according to the manufacturer. The seals were installed in response to frequent, costly downtime... 

Stalcor

13th November 2019 Stalcor is a world class stockist and processor of Stainless, Aluminium, Carbon steel products, delivering an exceptional service through South Africa.   

Stalcor

SMS group

13th November 2019 SMS group is a global, leading partner, for the metals processing industry. As a single source systems and technology provider, we provide digitalisation solutions, processing technology, engineering, equipment, components, spare parts, revamps, modernisations, repair & maintenance services and... 

SMS group

Stainless steel hand railings improve safety and hygiene

9th July 2019 Stainless steel hand railings can assist in maintaining safety and hygiene for personnel in a range of sectors, particularly in the manufacturing, petrochemical and chemical, food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Stainless steel has high levels of corrosion resistance and can be used in... 

New grade of hot-rolled, high-strength steel launched

2nd July 2019 Traditionally, weld seams can represent weak links in the highest grades of structural steels such as S1100 and S900. But with a new grade of hot-rolled, high-strength steel, such weld weaknesses may be eliminated due to the strength, elongation and impact-toughness properties of the welded area... 

Robor

13th December 2018 Established in 1922, Robor is a world-class manufacturer and supplier of welded steel tube and pipe, cold formed steel profiles, structural profiles and associated value added services and products. We also have the capability to manufacture specialised items suited to unique requirements.  With... 

Robor

FTS Boltworld

12th November 2018 FTS Boltworld, Is a division of Rutherford, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hudaco Trading (Pty) Ltd. We supply industrial fasteners, bolts & nuts, springs, clips and machined parts. The division is one of the largest importers of blind rivets in Southern Africa, offering a range of quality rivets... 

FTS Boltworld
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