Steel Blog

April 02, 2021

Edcon Steel SpeedGas

Edcon Steel has your welding needs covered with our range of SpeedGas cylinders available for purchase and swap and go, including acetylene, argon, CO2, oxygen and nitrogen

March 25, 2021

Floods put further strain on steel supply

The recent flooding disaster on the NSW north coast, coupled with COVID-19 shortages and shipping disruptions, has led to significant steel supply issues. Make sure you don’t get caught out when pricing jobs for later in the year.

March 23, 2021

Four Reasons to use Structural Steel

The type of material you choose for your project will have an affect on a range of factors. Here, we outline the key reasons to use structural steel and break down some of the advantages that structural steel offers.

March 19, 2021

Tool Steel Grades Explained

Here, we outline different types of tool steel grades and break down some of the most common tool steel grades in the market, O1 and W1

March 15, 2021

Galvanised Steel Tube Coatings

There are several ways of applying galvanised coatings, with each process having its own unique characteristics and performance. Here, our friends at Austube Mills delve into the advantages and disadvantages of various types.

February 17, 2021

Steel Prices Increasing

Increasing costs of raw materials, government-imposed restrictions, shipping container shortages…they’re all contributing to steel prices increasing. And they’re going to continue to go up..

February 17, 2021

Heat Treating Processes for Metals

Metal is one of the most versatile materials. Thanks to its mechanical and chemical stability, metal can be processed in many different ways… the possibilities are endless! One of the most common methods of processing metals is heat treatment.

January 28, 2021

Enhanced Steel Cutting Capability at Edcon Steel

It’s important to us at Edcon Steel that we continue to evolve and innovate our capabilities so we can provide our customers with the best service and results. In line with this, we recently upgraded our steel cutting facilities at both our Brookvale and Blacktown stores. The existing equipment was dated and increasingly inaccurate and unreliable.

December 03, 2020

Engineering Steel Grades Explained

The grades of engineering steel are as diverse as the industries and projects they are used in. Choosing the wrong steel can spell disaster… and we don’t want that to happen!

November 27, 2020

The Importance of Steel Protection

Architects and engineers know all too well the importance of steel protection. That’s because if steel is exposed to too much moisture, salt or heat, corrosion can quickly deteriorate the quality of your steel.

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