Modular steel framing and pipe supports

strut-channel frame - quick and easy assembly

5 New components to quickly build a Strut-Channel Frame

By: Sikla UK Oceania on 20/10/2020

Considerations, when building a frame from 41/41 channel, P1000 or equivalent, are different loads from different M+E services that come from different directions. On top of that ...

Applications of modular steel framing system

Designing smarter modular steel projects with the siFramo system

By: Sikla UK Oceania on 05/10/2020

siFramo was first developed to allow pipe support frames for industrial projects. But this concept has grown. It soon became apparent that the application of the system benefit ...

Modular Steel (9/10): Designing with 3D structural analysis program

By: Sikla UK Oceania on 15/09/2020

Welcome back to our series of in-depth articles on thesiFramo Modular Steel System. In a previous article, we covered how to utilise thesiFramo system’s Technical Guidelines ...

How to plan your project with Sikla software design tools?

By: Sikla UK Oceania on 18/08/2020

Simple, intelligent and quality-assuring Building Information Modelling (BIM)planning tools offer valuable savings potentials. At Sikla, we support you with 2D / 3D detailed ...

Sikla typical modular frame configurations

Modular Steel (7/10): Typical modular frame configurations guidelines

By: Sikla UK Oceania on 11/08/2020

Industrial projects face the challenge of low repetitiveness in design, especially in the last stages of detailed design, which usually includes secondary steel supports for ...

A flexible clamping solution for pipe supports & civil structures

By: Sikla UK Oceania on 24/07/2020

At the heart of our product range, Sikla pipe shoes are a versatile solution that supports the numerous process & service piping that runs throughout a structure. Find out how the ...

Modular Steel (5/10): Can steel connections be anywhere on a beam section

By: Sikla UK Oceania on 14/07/2020

In this blog series, we are taking an in-depth look at the siFramo Modular Steel System. In the previous article we discussed the siFramo system’s impressive ability to utilize as ...

Sikla choosing the best coating for metal corrosion

How to choose coatings to prevent metal corrosion on steel structures

By: Sikla UK Oceania on 06/07/2020

What is High Corrosion Protection (HCP) and how to avoid corrosive damage in a steel structure? The surface of steel frames must usually be protected to avoid corrosive damage ...

Anchor & Guide solutions for Piping Thermal Expansion

By: Sikla UK Oceania on 08/06/2020

What are the principles of thermal expansion? Why does it represent such a challenge to piping engineers? These are two core questions always present during the design of a ...

Seismic Proof Systems - design and installation guidelines

By: Sikla UK Oceania on 25/05/2020

It is known that failure of engineering services due to insufficient structural design in case of seismic activities has a significant effect on life safety and economic loss. ...

Modular Steel & Pipe Supports