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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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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.

Galvanised steel tube coatings

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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.

Steel prices increasing

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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.

Heat treating processes for metals

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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.

Enhanced steel cutting capability at Edcon Steel

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Engineering steel grades explained

Engineering steel grades explained

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Mal Birrell

Edcon Steel is a convenient, transparent way to buy steel. They have a wide range of alloys and sizes. For the needs of Plithos Renewables, Stainless Steel 316 was the go-to and parts could be cut to length. It is very easy to do business with Edcon Steel.

Plithos Renewables

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