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ERW steel tubes, or Electric Resistance Welded tubes, are strong, versatile steel tubes. Manufactured from one piece of steel plate, this is rolled up to create a pipe shape. This shape is then fused into place by an electric charge; the electric weld produces a strong, corrosive resistant and unbendable pipe that can be used in a multitude of appliances such as domestic pipes, motorbikes and scaffolding.

Union steel are one of the west midlands biggest suppliers of ERW steel tubes. We supply tubes in more than 200 sizes and a variety of shapes including oval, rectangle, square and circular. Our tubes come in sizes from 8mm to 101.6mm making sure we have a tube to fit any job. We at union steel strive to provide excellent customer service and as part of our services we also provide a free steel cutting and processing service for all our steel tubes.

We use the latest steel cutting technology to precisely cut your steel tubes exactly to the length you want. With laser cutting, water jet cutting or traditional cutting we have a tool for every job. Laser cutting gives precise, clean cuts, while water jet cutting can give noiseless, vibration free cuts. Traditional hand cutting is perfect for small tubes used for bespoke jobs.

Our processing service offers a variety of options for prolonging the life of your ERW tubes. We offer galvanisation which can help protect your tube from the corrosive effects of the elements and rust. We also can zinc or chrome plate your tube for you, both adding a rust resistant coating and attractive shine perfect if you are using your tubes for furniture projects or motorbikes. As standard of our processing service we offer deburring. Deburring removes all rough edges from you tube after cutting.

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Round Tube

This is the most common shape for tubing because it offers characteristics that make it useful for a massive array of applications. For example, it is easy to bend, thread, and seal. You can use it in most industries.

Square/Box Section

The square shape offers a number of interesting benefits, including impressive strength and stability. You can use it in a variety of industries as it can withstand extreme pressure, high and low temperatures, and hazardous elements.

Rectangular Tubing

Rectangle tube is typically the best option for structural uses and applications inside buildings. You can see it often in bridges and other structures. It offers great strength and load bearing because it distributes weight efficiently.

Flat Oval

This shape offers some really interesting benefits due to it being compact and aerodynamic. These factors make it a great alternative to round tubes for settings where space is limited. Common uses include exhaust pipes and machinery.

ERW Tube/Pipe

One of the most popular types of tubing is electric resistance welded. It can be impressively high quality but tends to be the most cost effective, especially if you compare to seamless. It is suitable for many different applications.

Mild Steel

This is one of the most popular types of steel thanks to its ductility. It is easy and cheap to work with, especially with things like bending and steel cutting. If you want to make the most of your budget, it is a great choice.

Galvanised Tube

If corrosion is a concern, you may want to choose tube that has had galvanisation. The steel will have a protective layer of zinc here, giving it more protection against corrosive elements. As a result, it will last longer.

Chrome Plated

Another option when corrosion is an issue is to choose tube with chrome plating. There is an added benefit here because the plate will enhance the aesthetics as well as protecting against wear and tear.

Cutting

We have the skills to handle all kinds of steel cutting needs. This includes services to cut round, square, rectangle, and oval tubing, as well as galvanised and chrome plated products. The results are always accurate.

Supply & Delivery

Our goal is to meet as many needs as we can for our clients. That is why we have such a wide stock of products and the skills to cut them to any lengths. In addition, we arrange same day or next day delivery where possible.

Product List

We recommend you have a look at our product list to learn more about the wide variety of options we offer. It will give you an idea of the sizes, thicknesses, shapes, weights, and more.

Need Help?

The level of customer service we offer is also pivotal to our client's satisfaction. If you need help regarding tubing or steel cutting, we are always happy to assist and share our expertise with you.

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