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Beginner’s Guide to Steel: Inverter welding machines

The latest edition of our Beginner’s Guide to Steel is all about inverter welding. We cover the basics so you can get started on your next project.

Beginner’s Guide to Steel: Inverter welding machines

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How to maintain stainless steel

While stainless steel is extremely durable and looks fantastic, it still needs to be looked after. Here, we talk you through how to correctly maintain stainless steel.

How to maintain stainless steel

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A beginner’s guide to steel: welded mesh

The latest edition of our beginner’s guide to steel is all about welded mesh. We cover the basics so you can choose the right products for your next project.

A beginner’s guide to steel: welded mesh

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Managing your online account with Edcon

While ordering steel and metal products online has never been easier, sometimes technology can be a bit of a pain. That’s why we’ve put together these FAQs for managing your online account.

Managing your online account with Edcon

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Accuracy is good; tolerance is better. Why you must specify your steel cutting tolerance

The industry standard for steel cutting tolerance is between +/-2mm. If you require more accuracy, make sure you talk to one of our sales staff.

Accuracy is good; tolerance is better. Why you must specify your steel cutting tolerance

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Castor wheel types: which is best?

When choosing a castor wheel type, you need to consider a number of factors, like load weight, moving surfaces and braking requirements.

Castor wheel types: which is best?

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Welding series: how to stick weld (for beginners)

The second of our welding series, this helpful guide outlines how to stick weld (for beginners).

Welding series: how to stick weld (for beginners)

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Welding series: how to TIG weld (for beginners)

The third of our welding series, this helpful guide outlines how to TIG weld (for beginners).

Welding series: how to TIG weld (for beginners)

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Welding series: how to MIG weld (for beginners)

The first of our welding series, this helpful guide outlines how to MIG weld (for beginners).

Welding series: how to MIG weld (for beginners)

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304 vs 316 stainless steel: Understanding stainless steel grades

Here, we answer some of your questions by revisiting a popular article about two of the most common stainless steel grades: 304 vs 316 stainless steel.

304 vs 316 stainless steel: Understanding stainless steel grades

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