AR400 vs. AR500 Steel: What's the Difference?

February 19th, 2025
AR400 and AR500 are two popular grades of abrasion-resistant (AR) steel, differentiated by a characteristic called impact resistance.

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Using an Industrial Horizontal Band Saw to Cut Steel

January 31st, 2025
A horizontal band saw's long, toothed blade is ideal for cutting steel of extensive lengths, such as tubing, pipe, structural shapes, and bar.

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Benefits of Strategic Sourcing Through a Steel Service Center

January 15th, 2025
Steel service centers can help companies with insufficient supply operations realize the benefits of strategic sourcing.

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Hot Rolled Steel Plate Supplier in PA, NY, and OH

January 3rd, 2025
ECONSTEEL is a hot rolled steel plate supplier in PA, NY, and OH with over a century of steel supply chain experience and premium quality products.

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Considerations for OEM Steel Bar Grating Materials

December 2nd, 2024
The important considerations for OEM steel bar grating materials are essential for specific applications, and ECONSTEEL can help you find the right solution.

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How Carbon Content in Steel Affects Performance

November 8th, 2024
The amount of carbon present in steel has a profound impact on its properties. In fact, it can change a piece of iron from a soft, malleable metal into a tough and durable alloy.

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Impact of the Steel Industry in the US

November 4th, 2024
Steel is integral to the growth and sustenance of various industries and job markets across the nation.

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What is Flame Cutting

October 31st, 2024
During the process of flame cutting, oxygen and fuel are combined to create a flame that has the ability to cut through most metals, including steel.

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What is Ground & Polished Tubing?

October 25th, 2024
This page answers the question of what is ground and polished tubing including the manufacturing process, important benefits, and examples of end applications.

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What's the Difference Between Steel Sheet & Steel Plate?

October 25th, 2024
Steel sheet is categorized as any material that is under 0.187" thick, and steel plate is categorized as any material that has a thickness greater than 0.187".

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Steel Pipe vs. Steel Tube

October 22nd, 2024
People may often think that piping and tubing are the same thing, but they are two very different items regarding steel manufacturing.

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Understanding the Yield Strength of Steel

October 16th, 2024
Yield strength of steel refers to the maximum stress a material can withstand without permanent deformation.

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