Steel insights
110 practical articles on specifying, buying, fabricating and protecting steel in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Steel Market
Steel used in Saudi solar and wind projects: galvanized mounting structures, tracker components, piles, wind tower plate, substations and what procurement teams should specify.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Pipes & Tubes
Steel pipe vs tube explained: how each is specified (NPS and schedule vs OD and wall), tolerances, standards, shapes, uses and why ordering the wrong one causes problems.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Pipes & Tubes
Steel pipe requirements for fire sprinkler and fire water systems in Saudi Arabia: NFPA standards, ASTM A53/A795/A135, listed pipe, grooved joints, schedules and Civil Defense approvals.
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
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
Buying Guides & Procurement
Understand steel quotation validity, payment terms, advance payments, letters of credit and price escalation clauses, and how to negotiate them on Saudi projects.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Buying Guides & Procurement
A step-by-step steel procurement checklist for Saudi projects: specifications, take-off, RFQ, supplier evaluation, purchase order, inspection, delivery and documentation.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Standards, Testing & Quality
A practical steel quality inspection checklist for buyers and fabricators: receipt inspection, certificate review, dimensional checks, surface, welding, NDT, coating and documentation.
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
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
Standards, Testing & Quality
Which steel standards apply on Saudi projects: SASO regulations, Saudi Building Code, ASTM, EN, BS, API, AWS and ISO — organised by product and application.
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