3 Industries That Can Use Surplus Angle Steel

Angle steel is widely knowing for its strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion, making it a great choice for most projects across a wide variety of industries. Angles can be manufactured at various degrees, from sharply acute to open obtuse, which also makes them adaptable to just about any project application.

Perhaps the most common use for surplus angle steel is in construction framing and foundations. With a hefty strength-to-weight ratio, angle steel can provide adequate support without excessive weight. That same strength provides even stability for load distribution, making it a solid choice for framing large buildings and serving as foundational support.

Surplus angle steel is also a great choice for bridges and flyovers, also because of the strength-to-weight ratio that allows for spanning distances without compromising the structural integrity of the bridge.

Roofs and roof trusses make great use of the support and flexibility that surplus angle steel offers. The design variations available through the angle degrees give more options for design aesthetics, making it possible to meet the vision of the architect.

Surplus angle steel is commonly used in industrial environments. The angle of the metal provides reinforcement at corners for equipment framing, providing protection to the equipment and shielding workers from potential danger.

The structural integrity of angle steel also makes it perfect for the construction of conveyer machines. The strength over long spans helps the belts run smoothly and keeps product steady as it moves throughout the warehouse.

Of course, surplus angle steel can also be used to build racks and shelving units that can hold just about anything you might find in an industrial environment. And, again, those angles help protect the equipment and supplies shelved there as well as offering soft corners that are less likely to injure employees.

Angle steel is often used in railway and train infrastructure, again because of its strength-to-weight ratio and the ability to provide structural integrity that spans large distances. Surplus angle steel can be used to build railway bridges, overhead signal structures, and platform canopies.

Due to its ability to resist corrosion, especially when galvanized or powder coated, angle steel is also a great choice for maritime and shipbuilding projects. Docks, piers, ships, and other support structures can all be built using surplus angle steel.

Angle steel is commonly available from surplus steel providers, though you may need to search to find the angle degrees you need. As always, if Texas Iron and Metal doesn’t have the specific material you need in our warehouse, we can help you find it. Give us a call today to learn how we can help you with your surplus angle steel needs.