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Published On - 4th May 2021

Emily Aluminium, blog, Brass, Copper, Steel

What are the Melting Point Temperatures of Different Metals?

Metal is tough stuff that needs to be exposed to extremely high temperatures before it begins to melt, and every metal has its own melting point. When you are working with metal, you need to know the melting point of the material you’re using. In some cases, for example at a foundry, where met...

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Published On - 16th April 2021

James Murray blog, Steel

The Four Types of Steel and Their Uses

Steel is an incredibly useful material that comes in all shapes, sizes and types. It is everywhere, from the cutlery we use, the kitchens that feed us, the hospitals that keep us well to the homes we live in. It’s an amazingly flexible material with literally thousands of uses. But how much do you...

Published On - 5th April 2021

Emily Aluminium, blog, Corten, Galvanised, Steel

Which Metals Are Magnetic?

A magnet is an object or material that produces a magnetic field, a force which can attract some objects or materials and repel others. Magnets are used in a lot of important everyday engineering that we might not even notice; they’re in computers, headphones, credit cards, even life-sa...

Published On - 31st March 2021

Emily blog, DIY, Galvanised, Interior Design, Kitchen, Steel

How Metal Can Help You Make Your Home Tidy AND Stylish this Spring

It’s official, spring is here! The clocks have gone forward, the days are longer and it’s time to clean up and clear out your home. Whether you’re preparing for a return to the office or bracing yourself for more working from home, now is a great time to spruce up your space. One o...

Published On - 26th February 2021

Emily blog, Corten, DIY, Galvanised, Garden, Steel

10 Great Lawn Edging Ideas

Finally, there’s a glimmer of spring in the air this week! Bright bulbs like crocuses, snowdrops and even daffodils are springing up in parks and on verges, bringing cheer to the end of a long and chilly winter. If you’re a keen gardener (or like many, you became one during the 2020 lock...

Published On - 11th February 2021

James Murray blog, SteelTags: carbon steel, mild steel, steel

What is Mild Steel?

Mild steel is a very popular product with a multitude of applications in construction, manufacturing, architecture, machinery, gardening and almost every walk of life. Mild steel is also referred to as carbon steel or plain steel. It is best known for strength, durability and being very usable in th...

Published On - 11th February 2021

James Murray blog, SteelTags: stainless steel, steel

What is Stainless Steel?

We see stainless steel everywhere. In hospitals, restaurants, our kitchen and in many products around the home. But what exactly is stainless steel? How is it made? What else should we know about it? What makes this steel stainless is chromium. Average composition of stainless steel includes around ...

hot rolled steel compared with cold rolled steel

Published On - 15th July 2019

Sara Halman blog, Steel

What is the Difference between Cold Rolled and Hot Rolled Steel?

One regular question we’re asked is what’s the difference between hot rolled and cold rolled steel? Many people think that the difference between the two lies in the product grade or specification, but that’s not the case. The truth is, the difference is in how they are processed at the manufa...

Published On - 24th January 2018

Graham blog, Steel

The most unusual uses of steel

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Published On - 10th May 2017

Graham blog, Steel

Steel for construction – the lighter, speedier choice

Steel is a key component in modern building construction. Mild steel is the material of choice in building design because it is incredibly strong. If you hung a circular bar steel securely from your living room ceiling you could hang two and a half African elephants from it. It is mild steel’s inc...

What are the Melting Point Temperatures of Different Metals?

The Four Types of Steel and Their Uses

Which Metals Are Magnetic?

How Metal Can Help You Make Your Home Tidy AND Stylish this Spring

10 Great Lawn Edging Ideas

What is Mild Steel?

What is Stainless Steel?

What is the Difference between Cold Rolled and Hot Rolled Steel?

The most unusual uses of steel

Steel for construction – the lighter, speedier choice

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