Steel insights
Hot rolled, cold rolled, galvanized and plate products explained. 12 articles.
Sheets, Coils & Plates
Steel chequered (tread) plate explained: diamond and teardrop patterns, common thicknesses and sizes, weight per square metre, grades, galvanizing and uses for floors and stairs.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Sheets, Coils & Plates
How coil slitting and cut-to-length lines work, achievable tolerances, burr and edge quality, multiple-width set-ups, scrap, and when buying processed steel saves money.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Sheets, Coils & Plates
Corrugated and trapezoidal metal roofing sheets compared: profile, span, strength, water shedding, fixing, appearance and the best choice for Saudi warehouses and farms.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Sheets, Coils & Plates
What zinc coating designations like Z120, Z180 and Z275 mean, how coating mass affects corrosion life, and which to choose for Saudi coastal, industrial and inland conditions.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Sheets, Coils & Plates
Galvanized (GI), Galvalume (GL, AZ) and pre-painted (PPGI/PPGL) steel sheets compared: coatings, heat and corrosion resistance, appearance, cost and uses in Saudi Arabia.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Sheets, Coils & Plates
Hot rolled vs cold rolled steel compared: manufacturing, surface finish, tolerances, strength, formability, cost and typical applications for sheets, coils and bars.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Sheets, Coils & Plates
Steel plate weight formula with worked examples: length × width × thickness × 7.85, kg per square metre, stainless density, cut shapes and a quick reference table.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Sheets, Coils & Plates
Compare coil coating paint systems for PPGI and PPGL: polyester, silicone-modified polyester (SMP), PVDF and HDP — UV resistance, colour retention, cost and Saudi climate use.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Sheets, Coils & Plates
Insulated sandwich panels for Saudi warehouses and cold stores: PU vs PIR vs rock wool cores, thickness, U-values, fire performance, Saudi Building Code energy rules and installation.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Sheets, Coils & Plates
How to buy steel coils: HRC, CRC, GI, GL and PPGI, coil ID and weight, width, grade, coating, paint system, tolerances, packaging, certificates and supply planning.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Sheets, Coils & Plates
A guide to steel plate grades used in Saudi Arabia: S275/S355, ASTM A36/A572, A516 pressure vessel plate, P265GH/P355GH, abrasion-resistant plate and testing options.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Sheets, Coils & Plates
Steel sheet gauge to millimetre chart for standard and galvanized sheet, why gauge numbers mislead, and why buyers in Saudi Arabia should specify thickness in mm.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
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