Structural steel is the most preferred metal across various industrial sectors. It is widely used in the manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry, construction industry, packaging industry, and transportation. In the present day and age, it is hard to imagine industrial functioning without structural steel. This is also applicable in the manufacturing industry where a lot of equipment and tools are made using structural steel. The manufacturing industries in Canada include
Automotive
Chemical
Plastic
Medical devices
Aerospace and Defense
Hydrogen and fuel cells
Pharmaceuticals
Primary Metals
Shipbuilding
Textiles
Rubber
Each industry has its own set of structural steel requirements. But there are certain steel structures which are used in most of them. Let us take a look at some of the common steel structures used in the manufacturing industry.
Industrial Stairs
There are certain norms and standards to be followed by structural steel fabricators while making industrial stairs. These stairs are not like the regular stairs. They are made specifically for industrial purposes. There are different types of industrial stairs available for various purposes. Some of them are crossover stairs, catwalk stairs, tank access stairs and straight stairs.
Steel Ladders
Most manufacturing industries use steel ladders. There are different types of steel ladders available for different uses. Fixed stainless steel ladders are used to access the roof of the manufacturing plant. Safety Rolling ladders are used in warehouses, shop floors, and store rooms. Clean room ladders and cantilever ladders are also used in manufacturing industries.
Mezzanines
Mezzanines are used to add an extra storey between two storeys in a manufacturing unit. They are used to add storage space. They also help prevent accidents in factories and warehouses. Mezzanines are made of structural steel and are used in manufacturing units.
Steel Handrails
With industrial stairs come steel handrails. Their primary function is to provide support for the person using the stairs. Structural steel fabricators at Northern Weldarc produce steel handrails of different types depending on the design of the industrial stairs. They can also be customized to suit your requirements.
We undertake various projects for manufacturing industries. Our team of structural steel fabricators is well equipped to cater to all your metal fabrication requirements. Get in touch with us to know more about our services.
