Steel Tubing in Houston is used primarily for construction, transportation, and manufacturing. They are sized according to their outer diameter with the inner diameter varying based on the wall thickness. Some of the applications require thicker walls than others, depending upon the forces the tube can manage.
Structural Use
This includes the use of steel tubing for building and construction.
Construction piles
Steel tubes are used to provide strength to the foundations in a process called piling. The tubes are driven deep into the earth before the foundation is lead to provide stability for a high building. Two types of pile foundations are:
· End bearing piles
· Friction piles
Manufacturing Use
The steel tubes are used in the manufacturing sector to make various items.
Guard Rails
Guard rails made from steel tubes are widely used to create an aesthetically pleasing safety feature to stairs ad balconies.
Bike Racks
Many commercial bike racks are formed by bending steel tubes as tough material of steel makes it secure against theft.
Buy superior quality steel tubing in Houston at the Texas Iron and Metals at highly competitive prices. You can also contact the team to sell and buy surplus steel at a great value.
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