Edcon Tool Box

Grade 250 mild steel sheet and plate is a versatile and cost-effective material that is suitable for use in a wide variety of applications. Here, we discuss its benefits.

You’ll find stainless steel almost everywhere, from architectural structures to cutlery. But what makes this versatile material so useful? Here we look into six common questions about stainless steel.

The type of material you choose for your project will have an effect on a range of factors. Here, we outline the key reasons to use structural steel and break down some of the advantages that structural steel offers.

Here, we outline different types of tool steel grades and break down some of the most common tool steel grades in the market, O1 and W1.

There are several ways of applying galvanised coatings, with each process having its own unique characteristics and performance. Here, our friends at Austube Mills delve into the advantages and disadvantages of various types.

Metal is one of the most versatile materials. Thanks to its mechanical and chemical stability, metal can be processed in many different ways… the possibilities are endless! One of the most common methods of processing metals is heat treatment.

We explain the difference between full length, cut to length and steel offcuts so you can always get the right product for the job.

If you’re unsure which you need, we’ve broken down the differences between brass vs copper to help you choose the right metal for your application.