Modular steel framing and pipe supports (6)

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 potential. At Sikla we support you with 2D / 3D detailed ...

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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 ...

siFramo for DfMA & Offsite – Design, Weight Saving & Assembly Speed

By: Adam Ackroyd on 04/08/2020

Following on from my article – siFramo for DfMA & Offsite Manufacturing – this raised much interest and further queries from those who specialise within this area. This article ...

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Modular Steel (6/10): Easy access to the essential Load Capacity Data

By: Peter Walkden on 28/07/2020

One question that is asked by clients throughout the many industries Sikla works within is: "Do you have load data available?" Our answer to this is: YES! This blog focuses what ...

A flexible clamping solution for pipe supports & civil structures

By: Sikla UK Oceania on 24/07/2020

At the heart of our Simotec product range, is 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 the 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 ...

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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 ...

Modular Steel (4/10): How much of the siFramo steel box section can be used?

By: Ross Smith on 29/06/2020

Within this blog series, we previously explained the key points of the siFramo modular steel framing system. In part 4, we will explore how much of the steel box section can ...

siFramo for DfMA and Offsite Construction

By: Adam Ackroyd on 22/06/2020

Sikla Modular Steelwork System is a great alternative to welded secondary steel. When I say alternative, the intention is not to completely substitute traditional steelwork. ...

Modular Steel (3/10): How to perform a quality check on bolted connections

By: Sikla UK Oceania on 15/06/2020

Have you been following our blog series about 10 key points of siFramo Modular Steel System? The previous blog detailed the unique assembly element of this system, Self-Forming ...

Modular Steel & Pipe Supports