--- title: "Modular Steel for Mechanical and Electrical Projects: Why use them?" description: Discover why modular steel in mechanical and electrical projects matters. Learn how siFramo eliminates hot works, cuts costs and improves efficiency. image: https://blog.sikla.co.uk/hubfs/Case%20Studies/UK_STEX/STEX.jpg --- [![Logo_Sikla](https://blog.sikla.co.uk/hubfs/Corporate%20Identity/Logo/Logo_Sikla_Versuch.png "Logo_Sikla")](https://blog.sikla.co.uk/www.sikla.co.uk?hsLang=en) - [Homepage](https://www.sikla.co.uk/) - [Contact Us](https://www.sikla.co.uk/home-page-134051/our-company-134096/sikla-uk-sikla-oceania-134085) - [E-Catalogue](https://www.sikla.co.uk/home-page-134051/products-134077/e-catalogue-134053) - [Latest Posts](https://blog.sikla.co.uk) ## Modular Steel & Pipe Supports Save Time – Reduce Costs ![siFramo Modular Steel System](https://blog.sikla.co.uk/hubfs/Case%20Studies/UK_STEX/STEX.jpg) # Modular Steel for Mechanical and Electrical Projects: Why use them? By Sikla UK Oceania on 04 May 2020 What was the **initial goal of**[**siFramo**](https://blog.sikla.co.uk/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-siframo-modular-steel-system?hsLang=en)when it was launched? Find the answer in a new series of articles now kicking off. Discover relevant details of the [siFramo system](https://www.sikla.com/en-GB/siframo-overview) that can tell you whether this solution is suitable for your project or not.   ![siFramo_logo_RGB-01](https://blog.sikla.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Corporate%20Identity/siFramo_logo_RGB-01.png?width=344&name=siFramo_logo_RGB-01.png) ## Hot works, drilling and heavy lifting [In 2006,](https://www.sikla.com/en-GB/inventions) Sikla introduced the first generation of the ‘[siFramo’ system](https://www.sikla.com/en-GB/catalog?facet=SYSTEM%3A%3AVL_SYSTEME_COMMERCE_SIFRAMO), at the time a **unique substitute for welded secondary steel**. By then it was the only technically acceptable alternative to welding, when supporting pipework and cable containment beyond the load capacity of what is still commonly referred to as ‘Unistrut’.     As it was to be expected, the [siFramo](https://www.sikla.co.uk/home-page-134051/products-134077/e-catalogue-134053/siframo-130152)[ product](https://www.sikla.co.uk/home-page-134051/products-134077/e-catalogue-134053/siframo-130152) system established a new sub-market within the niche supplier landscape of [M+E support systems](https://blog.sikla.co.uk/why-integrate-me-support-concepts-early-with-bim?hsLang=en) manufacturers. In particular the response from some long-standing, branded, Sikla rivals has been inspiring and has helped to transform the end-users’ perception from initial scepticism towards a now predominating acceptance that modular steel systems, where they have their place, must be used for the sake of **efficiency**.  ``` ```   UK first siFramo project (2007): Stansted Airport Expansion (STEX), installed by MACE comprising a total MEP frame with walkway ## “Generification” of Modular Secondary Steel  In recent years we have entered another stage within the evolution of [modular secondary steel](https://blog.sikla.co.uk/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-siframo-modular-steel-system?hsLang=en): ‘*generification*’. The process itself is unstoppable and its positive effects, such as triggering streamlining and re-launch-innovations, outweigh the negatives, for example the jeopardization of an original idea.     *Generification* can mutate the purpose of an original innovation to the point of absurdity. The cheap ‘Hover’ that spreads dust instead of sucking it in springs to mind. The equivalent of this in the world of modular steel would be the supersize bolted steel frame that is cheaper than siFramo, or other branded systems, whilst structurally weaker than a back-to-back Unistrut and supplied with load data that can only be used when the structures are welded.   Remember – **avoiding hot works** was THE first and foremost reason for developing siFramo.    ## 10 Relevant siFramo Details to be Aware of  Unfortunately, such systems have arrived for a while. It is therefore time for a reminder what the actual points of a modular secondary steel system are. We posted 10 such [key points](https://blog.sikla.co.uk/blog-sikla-uk-0?hsLang=en) on [LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/sikla-uk-oceania) and asked our followers to check whether systems, that are proposed as an alternative to siFramo, meet these requirements.    ![siframo key points](https://blog.sikla.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Product%20Pictures/Products%20and%20Product%20Groups/siFramo/siframo%20key%20points-1.jpg?width=600&name=siframo%20key%20points-1.jpg)   We have now publish 10 sequential articles that will give you the opportunity to qualify those **technical details in more depth**. Why are they so important? 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