Insights
Notes for flat steel buyers
Short, practical notes on specifying plate, coil and coated steel: tolerance, coating mass, packing and documentation.
How to Specify Plate Thickness Tolerance Before You Order
Nominal thickness is not a promise. The tolerance class decides what you actually receive, and it changes both the weight you pay for and the strength of your finished part.
Coating Mass: Per Side or Total, and Why It Changes the Price
The same galvanized coil can be quoted two ways. If the basis is not stated, you cannot compare the offers or predict how the coating will survive outdoors.
Coil Loading: Planning the Container Before the Coil Is Cut
How coil is packed and loaded decides the freight you pay per tonne, whether the coil arrives straight, and whether your crane can handle it.