Steel Blog

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.

November 27, 2020

The safety gear you need for your next steel project

Whether you’re welding or cutting, safety gear is a crucial part of ensuring your protection while working with steel.

October 29, 2020

Vale Jeff Edmunds, Founder of Edcon Steel

For more than 50 years, Jeff Edmunds was a guiding force in Edcon Steel. His passing is a great loss to not only all of us at Edcon Steel who knew him as a father, friend and mentor, but also for our many customers and associates who worked with him over many years.

October 29, 2020

Full Length vs Cut to Length vs Steel Offcuts

We explain the difference between full length, cut to length and steel offcuts so you can always get the right product for the job.

October 26, 2020

Brass vs copper – which should you choose?

If you’re unsure which you need, we’ve broken down the differences between brass vs copper to help you choose the right metal for your application.

September 24, 2020

Steel collaborations at Edcon Steel

Collaboration is how we’ve always done things at Edcon Steel. From our beginning more than 50 years ago, we have built many partnerships and collaborations along the way.

September 24, 2020

Metal and steel deliveries to your door

You’ll see our Edcon Steel trucks delivering orders across Sydney and Central Western NSW every day. Our team of drivers deliver to farms and inner city terraces, zoos and constructions sites. They navigate the bumps in the road to get your steel deliveries to your door.

September 21, 2020

The differences between aluminum grades and tempers

We break down the differences between tempers and grades for aluminum, and the various designations, variations and grades to consider for your next metal project.

September 17, 2020

Structural welding processes and techniques

Structural welding is a crucial part of the steel fabrication process… a fabricated steel structure is only as strong as the welds that join it together.

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