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Model twin-cylinder engine: made using aluminium products

Andrew Carstens used Edcon Steel’s aluminium products to build a twin-cylinder engine. With no plans or models to work from, Andrew built the engine completely from memory. Congratulations, Andrew!

Model twin-cylinder engine: made using aluminium products

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COVID-19 update: we are open and ready to help

While our stores are open and we continue to operate following strict government COVID-19 guidelines, online or phone orders maybe a better option in these current NSW Health restrictions.

COVID-19 update: we are open and ready to help

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Galvabond® vs Zincanneal®: What’s the difference?

Galvabond vs Zincanneal: When selecting products it’s important to know which will be the most suitable for the applications. Learn more about the differences between these two Bluescope products.

Galvabond® vs Zincanneal®: What’s the difference?

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Why you should use gal fencing this season

Gal fencing has a number of advantages that make it the perfect choice for your fencing needs.

Why you should use gal fencing this season

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Steel price update

The steel price increase continues thanks to slowed production in India, persistent shipping delays and China’s rebate changes.

Steel price update

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Benefits of grade 250 mild steel sheet and plate

Grade 250 mild steel sheet and plate is a versatile and cost-effective material that is suitable for use in a wide variety of applications. Here, we discuss its benefits.

Benefits of grade 250 mild steel sheet and plate

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Steel supply update: Orrcon Steel back on track

Steel supply update: NSW track repairs enable Orrcon Steel to rebuild inventory levels and stabilise production after the March 2021 severe weather event.

Steel supply update: Orrcon Steel back on track

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Stainless steel: six common questions

You’ll find stainless steel almost everywhere, from architectural structures to cutlery. But what makes this versatile material so useful? Here we look into six common questions about stainless steel.

Stainless steel: six common questions

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Steel recycling and sustainability

Steel recycling is a key driver in the construction industry and at Edcon Steel, we’re proud to be part of an industry with such a focus on sustainability.

Steel recycling and sustainability

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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.

Edcon Steel SpeedGas

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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.

Floods put further strain on steel supply

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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.

Tool steel grades explained

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