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Steel hooks offer a convenient hanging solution. You can install them in your garage, closet, kitchen, shed, workplace and just about anywhere else. Consisting of a U-shaped piece of steel, steel hooks provide a stable place from which to hang … Read More

Stainless steel is one of the world’s most widely used materials. While available in different types, all stainless steel consists of iron mixed with other metallic and/or non-metallic elements. The presence of these additional elements protects stainless steel from rust. … Read More

Steel mills, also known as steelworks, are industrial factories that specialize in the production of steel. They typically smelt down iron and carbon, mixing the two together in a specific ratio to create steel. Even if you’re familiar with this … Read More

Consisting primarily of iron and carbon, as well as trace amounts of other elements, steel is alloy metal that’s used in countless manufacturing applications. You’ll find cars, airplanes, ships, buildings, tools and more made of it. There are different classifications … Read More

A hinge is a mechanical component that’s used to join the surfaces of two objects. As shown in the adjacent photo, it allows the surfaces to rotate around a fixed axis. One of the most common applications of hinges is … Read More

Some people assume that all steel is the same, but this isn’t necessarily true. Steel, by definition, is an alloy metal consisting primarily of iron and carbon as well as other trace elements. It has high tensile strength and is … Read More

From cutlery and outdoor furniture to building frames, bolts, screws, bridges and more, steel is a versatile material that’s used in a wide variety of applications. Classified as an alloy featuring iron and carbon — as well as other elements, … Read More