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Comparing 6061 vs 6063 Aluminum

This article was published on: 03/1/21 10:00 AM

In comparing 6061 vs 6063 aluminum, you’ll see 6061 aluminum and 6063 aluminum are both popular alloys used in extrusions for a variety of architectural, machinery, equipment, and consumer products. 6061 aluminum and 6063 aluminum are similar in composition and mechanical properties. Their magnesium content provides increased strength, and silicon reduces their melting temperature. Their …

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Types of Structural Steel Shapes

This article was published on: 02/15/21 10:30 AM

Structural steel shapes provide support to buildings of all kinds. They’re integral to weight distribution and ensure the integrity, safety, and durability of buildings. In addition to being characterized by their shape, structural steel shapes vary in their mechanical, and chemical qualities, which also play a role in determining how they are used and when. …

Employee Spotlight_Meneco Ponds

Meneco Ponds: When You’re In It For The Long Haul

This article was published on: 02/9/21 10:00 AM

You might be driving for hours. It might be snowing as you move through the Appalachian Mountains. Your truck load could be upwards of 30,000 pounds. On a downhill, you feel a rush of adrenaline. You pay close attention, and stay on the lookout for ice. You know the truck is nothing to play with. …

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What Are Aluminum Extrusions?

This article was published on: 02/2/21 10:00 AM

Chances are, you have heard about aluminum extrusions. They have a major presence in a wide range of consumer and industrial goods. But what exactly are they, and what is the process like? What are Aluminum Extrusions? Aluminum extrusions are shapes of aluminum that can be solid, semi-hollow, or hollow. Many everyday products get their …

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How is Aluminum Anodized?

This article was published on: 01/19/21 11:00 AM

The purpose of anodizing aluminum is to form a layer of aluminum oxide that will protect the aluminum beneath it. Aluminum is a soft metal, and anodization is an electrochemical process that gives a metal surface like aluminum a decorative, durable, and corrosion-resistant finish, according to the Aluminum Anodizers Council (AAC). The aluminum oxide layer …

Employee Spotlight_Bob Christo

Bob Christo on 40 Years With Kloeckner Metals

This article was published on: 01/12/21 11:00 AM

What would you do with 14,600 days? Let’s say you start the first day working on a steel production line. You love working with your hands. It’s exciting and there’s always something to do. You decide that, if all things go according to plan, you’ll be the head of this production plant one day. Then, …

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Structural Steel Buildings & Metal Grades

This article was published on: 01/4/21 11:00 AM

Structural steel is one of the most widely used materials in commercial and industrial construction. How come? With high strength, good machinability, and high ductility, structural steel plate is a safe and cost-effective building material that serves as the backbone of structural steel buildings. This article examines what makes structural steel such an advantageous building …

Retired with Kloeckner: Page Myers

Retired With Kloeckner: Page Myers Shares Precious Memories

This article was published on: 12/28/20 11:00 AM

Maui is a 64lb bulldog and today he gets a bath. He’s a lot to handle, but Page Myers can take her time. Since retiring after 27 years with Kloeckner Metals Tulsa in September, Page does what she wants: anything, or nothing. She reads mystery and suspense novels out on the porch. Enjoys time with …

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How to Select an Aluminum Supplier

This article was published on: 12/21/20 11:11 AM

With its many desirable attributes, aluminum is found in a wide range of architectural, structural, and general fabrication applications. If you work in an industry that relies heavily on aluminum products, it’s essential to find an aluminum supplier whom you can trust to provide the highest quality at the best possible value. When the underlying …

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What’s the Difference Between ASTM A36 and ASME SA36?

This article was published on: 12/7/20 1:31 PM

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A36 and the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) SA36 grades of steel plate are widely used in construction because of their strength and hardness. Both A36 and SA36 are available through Kloeckner Metals in a variety of forms, thicknesses, widths, and lengths, most commonly in steel …

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