How are steel profiles made?

Since joining Zystal I've had the pleasure of getting out and visiting some of our suppliers. One of the more interesting things that I've seen is the process of making steel profiles. It's not something that I'd really contemplated before so getting the opportunity to see it is interesting.

How the businesses take a coil of steel sheet and move it through the process to create steel profiles of all sizes, whilst maintaining quality and preventing corrosion.

So how are the steel profiles that are used in construction and manufacturing made?

Firstly the coil of steel is moved from the warehouse into the slitting station. Here they take the coil of steel sheet and cut it into sections, with the width corresponding directly to the dimensions of the end product.

This now correctly sized material is then moved to the start of the actual manufacturing station. They start to roll this material into the steel profile shape. Whether that's square, rectangular or into other shapes such as angles or tubes.

In this case, the actual rolling element of the machine is changed out dependent on the requirements. It's then preset for the next product to be produced.

Once the steel profile is at the desired size and shape, the steel is cut to the required length (normally 6000mm - though we have suppliers that can do custom lengths). It is then cooled by running water through the profile.

The steel profile is then ready to be packaged, in another automated machine before being moved out into the warehouse. From there it's shipped out to us at Zystal and then onwards to our customers.

Overall, it is a very interesting process and is fascinating to see first-hand.

We stock a broad range of steel profiles and through our wide supplier network, we can access an even greater variety. We also stock steel plates, tubes, bars and more.

If you'd like to find out how we can help simplify your steel purchasing from Poland and beyond, please get in touch.