Steel insights
Fabrication processes, welding, tanks, silos and steel buildings. 14 articles.
Fabrication & Welding
The top 10 steel fabrication companies in Saudi Arabia for structures, buildings, silos, tanks, rebar and metal-work — with Mitwalli Steel (MSP) first and AFCO Steel close behind.
7 November 2026 · 3 min read
Fabrication & Welding
E6013 vs E7018 electrodes compared: AWS classification, strength, coating type, hydrogen level, positions, storage and baking, and which to use for structural steel.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Fabrication & Welding
Compare expanded metal, perforated sheet and steel bar grating: manufacturing, open area, strength, weight, appearance, cost and uses for walkways, screens, guards and facades.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Fabrication & Welding
Evaluate steel fabrication companies in Saudi Arabia: capacity, detailing, welding qualifications, quality systems, coating, logistics, safety and references.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Fabrication & Welding
Compare CNC plasma, laser and oxy-fuel cutting of steel: thickness ranges, accuracy, edge quality, heat-affected zone, speed and cost, and which to choose for fabrication.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Fabrication & Welding
What steel shop drawings include — general arrangement, erection drawings, assembly and part drawings, bolt lists, weld symbols — and how consultants review and approve them.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Fabrication & Welding
How to plan steel erection safely: method statements, lift plans, crane selection, anchor bolt surveys, temporary stability, working at height, bolting and Saudi summer work rules.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Fabrication & Welding
Industrial steel platforms, stairs, ladders and handrails: typical loads, grating vs chequered plate, stair geometry, handrail heights, toe boards, galvanizing and installation.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Fabrication & Welding
Steel silo types compared: flat-bottom grain silos, hopper-bottom silos, welded cement silos, bolted galvanized silos; material flow, capacity, aeration and selection for Saudi conditions.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Fabrication & Welding
An overview of above-ground steel storage tank standards and design: API 650 for oil and water, AWWA D100 for water, NFPA 22 for fire water, materials, foundations, testing and coatings.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Fabrication & Welding
Plan a steel warehouse in Saudi Arabia: requirements, clear height, design loads, permits, foundations, PEB frames, insulated cladding, fire protection, erection and handover.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Fabrication & Welding
How structural and industrial steel fabrication works: drawings, material procurement, cutting, drilling, fitting, welding, inspection, surface treatment, marking and dispatch.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Fabrication & Welding
Compare the main steel welding processes: stick (SMAW), MIG/MAG (GMAW), flux-cored (FCAW), TIG (GTAW) and submerged arc (SAW) — speed, quality, positions, site vs shop use.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Fabrication & Welding
What a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) and welder qualification are, how they are produced under AWS D1.1, ASME IX and ISO standards.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
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