connections
We fabricate a wide range of steel connections including steel plates, spacers, splices and stiffeners, which can be bolted or welded. Get familiar with most common types of connections.
stiffener
Stiffeners are secondary sections which are attached to beam webs or flanges. It's goal is to stiffen them from any deformations.
crank beam
A crank beam is an angled beam with two kinks, which makes a 90-degree angle. Main function of this beam is to support roof structures due to their shape. Added to this, full penetration welds are used for these connections to carry the load.
spacer beam
In projects such as loft conversions or roofs it is preferable to replace a deep beam with two smaller beams. To ensure stability to buckling, these beams are bolted together and this is where spacer is used.
bottom plate
Bottom plate is attached to a beam and its role is to support timber joists or brickwork. This connection is welded to one side of the beam in order to effectively support brickwork.
collumn base
This plate is designed at the bottom of the column and helps to overcome load which comes from steelwork to concrete.
top plate
Top plate is commonly used to when beam is smaller than the wall and needs to be resized.MJ Steel Fabricators have many years of experience in the industry and our team of highly qualified engineers and surveyors will always deliver practical solutions whilst offering value for money.
haunch
The main principle principle of haunched beams is that framing into the columns reduces the design moment and deflection of the beams.
splice connection
Splices are used when a beam is too heavy or too long to install or transport safely. The flange plates need to be at least the same thickness as the beam's flange, and the same rule applies to the web plates.
toe plate connection
Plates welded on across column flanges in fabrication shop. Stiffener behind the plate forming 'T-sub'.
sections
Universal Columns, Beams, Hollow Sections, Flat Bars and other sections. Explore and get familiar with the most common sections.
universal column
Universal Columns (UC) are also known as Rolled Steel Joists (RSJ's), H Beams or Sections, and I beams or sections Beams. This steelwork has vertical "web" and the horizontal "flange" that are very similar in length. Columns amongst with beams are mainly used in structural applications.
universal beam
Universal beam can be known as H-beam, W-beam (for "wide flange"), rolled steel joist (RSJ). The horizontal elements of the universal beam are called "flanges" and they are wider than vertical element "web". This steelwork is commonly used in construction and civil engineering.
circular hollow beam
This was the first and still common form of hollow section. Constant clean lines provides a very smooth surface appearance which is often used in many high-profile applications such as building construction and other structural areas.
square hollow section
The "equal-sided" symmetry of SHS is commonly used when a balance is required between strength and functionality. In terms of appearance it is positioned between a CHS and RHS. It is commonly used in structural and mechanical applications.
rectangular hollow section
Rectangular Hollow Sections which is also known as a RHS is very popular in construction and other structural & mechanical applications. This has been assisted by the section's inherent flat surfaces making it more economical for joining and other fabrication processes.
rolled steel angle unequal
This shape of steelwork is commonly known for a high flexibility of composition and a fast and cost reduced construction. They have parallel legs and their tolerances are defined by EN 10056-2 (1993).
rolled steel angle equal
Rolled Steel Equal Angle (EA), also known as Angles, Rolled Steel Angle, or RSA are mainly used in commerce and industry but also in machinery and equipment building.
flat bar
Flat bars are described as a flat, rectangular section with square edges. This is cost-effective steel product that is suitable for a wide variety of applications and is distributed into the construction, manufacturing, fabrication, engineering and other industries.
Structures
Our dedicated in-house engineers are able to design the most difficult steel structures for any size project. Explore steel structures in more detail.
box frame
A box frame is a structure that is made from two columns and two beams which looks like a typical rectangular or square. This structure is needed to support buildings if walls are removed. Box frame needs to be used if there is no party wall agreement in place.
portal frame
Portal frames are low-rise structure supported by columns and characterised by a beam or rafter. However, the joints between the beam and columns are 'rigid' so that the bending moment in the beam is transferred to the columns.
flitch plate
This structure is generally attached to the flitch beam. The main reason why these plates are needed is to connect to timber joists at a point where shear and bending occurs.
goal post
This type of structure is generally used for rear extensions where the foundations are suitable or where pads for the columns to bear onto can be dug and cast in concrete. The 2 columns transfer this load down to the foundation and also add greater lateral stability. It can also be used if there is no party wall agreement in place.
box frame with post and beam
A post is added when there is no support for the beam and load needs to be transferred to the ground.
cross beam
Cross beam is a structure where two steelworks are connected at right angles.
crank with cross beam
Cranked beam is an essential part when it comes to loft conversions. Additional cross beam helps to support roof joists.
box frames with cross beams
When two parallel walls are removed and perpendicular wall needs supporting it is common to use two box frames.
finishes
Benefit from a wide range of steel fabrication finishes that we can offer. Understand how primed, intumescent, galvanised or powder coated painting might be effective for your business.
galvanise
Galvanising is one of the most common methods to protect steelwork from corrosion. This method is quite easy and cost effective for all metals. Its procedure is to apply thin coating of zinc to a thicker base metal. This helps to shield it from the surrounding environment.
primer
Primer paint ensures better adhesion of paint to the surface, increases paint durability, and provides additional protection to the steelwork. Usually it is used before painting with other paints.
intumescent
Intumescent paint which can be also called as coating are used in buildings as a passive fire resistance measure. They can be applied to structural steelwork as an aesthetically pleasing fireproofing product.
powder coat
Powder coating is applied as a free-flowing powder in a completely dry form. Think of it as paint with the solvent part removed. The coating is painted electrostatically and then cured under heat which causes it to form a kind of “skin.”