Edcon Tool Box

Take a look at five key categories of steel: mild steel, structural steel, stainless steel, engineering steel, and tool steel. Learn about their composition, strengths, and ideal uses, so you can make an informed buying decision.

At Edcon Steel, we’ve got structural steel beams in all shapes and sizes. Here, we help you figure out what suits your build best.

Here, we outline the key differences between aluminium and steel, examining their strength, weight, cost, corrosion resistance, and best-use applications so you can make the right decision with confidence.

In this article, we unpack everything you need to know about structural steel C-section channels, including uses, sizing and specifications, and buying tips.c

Hot-dip galvanised steel and pregal steel are the two most commonly used types of galvanised steel. But what’s the difference?

The latest edition of our beginner’s guide is all about aluminium, including key characteristics, types and applications.

Are protective coatings needed for internal structural steel? Here, we discuss coating considerations for internal or enclosed steel.

The latest edition of our beginner’s guide is all about bronze, including key characteristics, types and applications.

The latest edition of our beginner’s guide is all about brass, including key characteristics, types and applications.

The latest edition of our beginner’s guide to steel explores the differences between stainless steel pipe, tube and hollow bar.