Steel insights
110 practical articles on specifying, buying, fabricating and protecting steel in Saudi Arabia.
Pipes & Tubes
Steel pipe end finishes explained: plain end (PE), bevelled end (BE), threaded and coupled (T&C), grooved ends, bevel angles and which joining method each suits.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Pipes & Tubes
What pipe schedules mean, how nominal pipe size relates to outside diameter, wall thickness tables for common sizes, and why SCH 40 is not one fixed thickness.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Buying Guides & Procurement
How to plan steel deliveries in Saudi Arabia: truck types, lengths, offloading, city truck restrictions, plant permits, summer work hours, phasing and site storage.
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
Standards, Testing & Quality
Positive Material Identification (PMI) explained: XRF and OES methods, verifying alloy and stainless grades, when projects require PMI, limitations and records.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Structural Steel
Pre-engineered buildings (PEB) vs conventional steel buildings compared: frames, steel weight, speed, cost, cranes, flexibility and which suits warehouses and factories in Saudi Arabia.
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
Rebar & Construction Steel
An overview of reinforcement lap lengths and concrete cover: why they matter, what affects them, typical approaches in codes, and why cover is critical for durability in Saudi conditions.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Rebar & Construction Steel
What to check when rebar arrives on site: certificates, heat numbers, bar markings, diameter by weight, bundle tags, surface condition, bending and SASO conformity.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Rebar & Construction Steel
Reinforcement bar sizes and weights: kg per metre, kg per 12 m bar, bars per tonne and cross-sectional area for 8–32 mm rebar, with the d²/162 formula.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Rebar & Construction Steel
Is rusty rebar acceptable? How to store reinforcement on Saudi sites, the difference between tight surface rust and loose scale, cleaning, mass loss checks and contamination.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Structural Steel
S275 vs S355 compared: yield and tensile strength, JR/J0/J2 toughness subgrades, weldability, cost and when engineers specify each grade for Saudi projects.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read