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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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Buy steel mesh online and hassle-free

With woven mesh, welded mesh and perforated steel products available, you can buy steel mesh online and hassle-free from Edcon Steel.

Buy steel mesh online and hassle-free

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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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DIY garden bed cover using Edcon Steel products

George, a chef, was keen to plant a kitchen garden and make the most of his free time with his DIY garden bed cover.

DIY garden bed cover using Edcon Steel products

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What is the difference between pre-gal and hot-dip galvanised steel?

Project requirements and intended use of the steel will determine which coating is better for your project. Here, we explore the differences between pre-gal and hot-dip galvanised steel.

What is the difference between pre-gal and hot-dip galvanised steel?

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Price changes at Edcon Steel

Edcon Steel has not been immune to the challenges of the last few years and will be making price changes as we can no longer absorb the extra costs of fuel and labour.

Price changes at Edcon Steel

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Celebrating our long-term staff

We are so proud to be celebrating our long-term staff members, Alan, Mick and Geoff, and their 20-year journey with Edcon Steel.

Celebrating our long-term staff

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Custom drill bit: a genius hack for an ongoing problem

Adam, a runner-up in our stainless steel project competition, used his ingenuity and skill (and Edcon Steel products) to create a custom drill bit prototype that proved a genius hack for the production line of a large food manufacturer.

Custom drill bit: a genius hack for an ongoing problem

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Making waves: constructing a wave energy converter with Edcon’s stainless steel

Using Edcon’s stainless steel products, Callum, runner-up in our stainless steel project competition, constructed a wave energy converter for his clean energy start-up business, Plithos Renewables.

Making waves: constructing a wave energy converter with Edcon’s stainless steel

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The Pinkies win big at the Australian SLS Championships

Congratulations to ​​Matt Mayall, Manager of Edcon Steel Brookvale, and his teammates for taking out the two biggest national SLSC Championships surfboat rowing events of 2022!

The Pinkies win big at the Australian SLS Championships

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An incredible motorised servery window wins our stainless steel project competition

Martin Roberts, with his incredible motorised servery window, has won Edcon Steel’s stainless steel project competition.

An incredible motorised servery window wins our stainless steel project competition

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Your industrial products supplier

As home to Australia’s most comprehensive range of online steel and metal products, Edcon Steel is a leading industrial products supplier.

Your industrial products supplier

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