Structural and Non-Structural Sheathing in Construction – The Differences and their Applications Structural and non-structural sheathing are both made from steel, but not all steel is created equal. Allow our professionals at Armco Superlite to take you through the journey of what the differences are and what they are used for in construction. Their
Essential Galvanized Components in Construction Hot-dip galvanizing is a process where a series of metal components are submerged in a molten bath of zinc. This covers the components in a protective film, preventing further corrosion. The principal reason for following this procedure is that galvanized metal is known for its attribute of preventing future decay,
Are Galvanized Products Cost-Effective? The debate on whether to apply spray or paint-on alternatives as corrosion preventatives versus the hot-dipped galvanization process is as fierce as ever. Many procurement personnel in the construction and industrial sectors still base their costings of rust prevention procedures on immediate direct costs without investigating long-term maintenance expenditure. Factoring
Standard Equipment for any Road Safety Kit – The Trustworthy, Reliable Road Cone Traffic twisters, traffic pylons, witches hats or traffic channelizing devices, call the robust little road cone what you wish, it has been both the saviour and irritation of motorists for decades. Whether you are in construction or not, you have undoubtedly had
Internationally Recognised Guardrail Suppliers Available at your Doorstep When discussing road safety products, the W-Beam guardrail safety barrier automatically springs to mind. When considering the procurement of a guardrail safety system, one would think it natural that internationally recognised guardrail suppliers would be consulted. Benefits of using Internationally Recognised Guardrail Suppliers Positioned and installed
Internationally Renowned Galvanizing Plants in Gauteng Whether it’s been in the construction, building, mining or automotive industries, we have all seen the devastating results of oxidation. It is therefore comforting to know, that South Africa has an internationally recognised galvanizing plant, in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Having access to a reputable, locally-based galvanizing plant has many advantages.
Road Cones in Construction – Armco Superlite Supersedes the Standards Whilst observing road cones at the various road construction locations across the country, they may not appear to be much more than a conically-shaped structure at the side of the road. On the contrary, however, the design and construction of the humble road cone need
Saving Lives using the Most Commonly Found Road Safety Barrier Systems In many instances, urban migration has led to population explosions in many African cities over the last two decades. Subsequently, there has been an equal increase in the use of public roads, highways and other infrastructure. The sheer volume of additional vehicular traffic, partnered
Why use Sheaths for Prestressed Concrete High tensile strength metal cabling being drawn through a sheathing of corrugated steel, has become a common observation on modern-day construction sites. Using this sheathing process in the production of prestressed concrete has immense integral value. It assists this revolutionary product to be used in a variety of applications where
Why Zinc is Used in Galvanization Anyone who has lived near the coast and has owned a pre-1980s motor vehicle will be able to explain the importance of galvanizing base metal products. When metals are exposed to environmental factors like oxygen and salt, they corrode. Regardless of the make, model, cost, or level of luxury
