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Steel Safety Day – Focus on Working at Heights!

Set up in the year 2014, Steel Safety Day is celebrated on 28 April every year since then. The day
coincides with the International Labor Organization’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work. It was
essentially recognized to spread awareness for five main reasons of incidents and to ensure there is
enough safety norms followed across the steel industry world over.

The five major concerns of safety incidents are—

1. Machinery Safety, 2. Working at heights, 3. Falling Objects, 4. On-Site Traffic and 5. Process Safety Incidents

To commemorate the day, each year a theme is decided based on the five causes of safety incidents.
It can either be one of the cause or something related, this is done to bring the focus on serious safety
concerns related to the steel and metal industry. This year the theme is working at heights, the idea
behind selecting any of the issue is to highlight the rising threats and how these should be addressed.
It is certainly a rising issue among the manufacturers as they are often worried about health of their
engineers and staffs working onsite.
Omni Steel Supply, which is one of the leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality, strong
and attractive steel and stainless steel, take deep interest in the safety of its work-force. They have a
very detailed safety protocol for those working at heights. In fact, they are very particular about both
their workers and people passing through the construction sites. They believe in safeguarding lives is
the most important work of humanity and thus ensure, pedestrians are well informed and proper
precaution structure is in place.

Structural or fabricated metal and steel works are in great demand. The work of the fabricated steel
designs is done in the warehouse, but installation is at on-site. These require handling of nuts and
bolts to secure the frame that is going to be installed. Since, the company had been in the industry for
quite some time, they take enough precautionary measures needed for the management of tools from
falling down or hurting the workers or the people passing-by.
Now, when we talk about working on heights, the theme of the world steel day, Omni Steel believes
in taking following measures—

• They provide their staff with proper uniform, which can protect them from getting hurt
• Necessary rescue guidelines, like providing net to secure the health of the workers
• Helmets, gloves, boots, glasses for eyes
• They also check for any health issues when an employee has to ascend height for
accomplishing a task.
• They provide state-of-the-art equipment with modern safety trainings.
• Special measures are taken when workers are working in the harshest weather condition

Omni Steel Supply has been the most trusted in US for the work they have done and the way they deal
with their employees. Along with achieving deadlines, meeting customer satisfaction, providing best
designs, and smooth delivery and customer service, they also guarantee safety of their workers
whether working at heights or working in difficult conditions or any other challenges of work. They
are here because they care!

Five benefits of Structural Steel in Construction

Structural Steel or fabricated steel has changed the construction landscape by bringing
novelty and futuristic style to any edifice or structure. The ease with which steel can be
fabricated increases its scope and utility. From commercial buildings to bridges to car bodies
to airplanes to residential complexes to interior decoration. It has shown its mettle quite
literally. The biggest boon of using steel for construction, it has distinguished endurance
towards natural calamities, which makes it dearer for manufacturers and architects.


Benefits of Structural Steel

1. Brings down construction cost: Since, steel comes prefabricated, it brings down
both time and overall cost involved in the construction process. Labor cost also
gets reduced, this definitely is a big plus point when considering steel for
construction.


2. Construction quality improves: With much of the intricate work required for
construction purposes done at the warehouse, quality of construction improves.
Before steel goes under hammer and nuts, the 3-D model of the design is
evaluated and discussed at several levels, this reduces the chance of errors and
gives the desired feel to the project. Even the steel manufacturers maintain the
quality and tries to achieve the perfect finish.


3. Safety: This is probably the greatest feature of steel. It is non-combustible, high
on strength, great endurance for natural calamities, termite and rust free; steel
becomes the instant favorite. It has all the traits required for construction. Even
the construction work is done in a controlled area, which reduces chances of
accidents.
4. Resilience: An interesting feature of buildings made out of steel is it does not
vibrate during movements, or machine works and make for peaceful living in
buildings. Repair and maintenance works are also not cumbersome or herculean.
They can withstand distortion or buckling even under heavy loads.

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5. Sustainable: Steel is sustainable and an eco-friendly material. It can be used as
many times as one wants. It will retain its initial qualities and would give the same
result everytime. It is not an exhaustible resource like wood, and it gives solid
foundation to any project. In all ways, steel is a remarkable material for
construction and a lot of work is undertaken and is even possible due to steel. It
has been in use since ages but in recent times, its popularity has multiplied,
making it the most desired material.

Omni Steel Supply is a professional manufacturer and dealer of steel and other metals. We
provide structural and fabricated steel. We have our own warehouse, where we mold, cut,
repair, and make the designs as per the requirement of a project. We even take remote orders
and have the finest transportation facility to anywhere in NY, Jamaica, Queens, and other neighboring
areas. If you have steel or aluminum or any other metal requirement, you can get in touch with us
for a detailed discussion. Our engineers and staff can guide you about steel and its alloy and help
you with the selection of the best material for your upcoming projects.

5 Advantages of Metal Shearing

Use of sustainable material for work is the call of the day. Every project whether commercial
or residential looks for ways to be eco-friendly, ranging from farming to construction to
tourism. For construction, metal is considered as a sustainable material and many
architectural designs besides motor body parts, engines have metals as their prominent part.
The finest quality of metal is, even after undergoing several recycling processes, it doesn’t
lose its inherent qualities and remains as strong as ever. To ensure steel or aluminum or
copper or brass or bronze retain their features, we need to be careful during cutting process.
We must select the procedure, which gives the best result with absolutely no loss.
Talking in the same lines, today, we will discuss a little bit about Metal Shearing Process, it
cuts in straight-line, without melting or burning a metal. It gives phenomenal results while
working for softer metals as brass, aluminum, or steel. It gives faster result than any other
processes and it is both cheap and easy to work.
For considering Metal Shearing process, it is best to evaluate the advantages, so one can make
an informed decision about their upcoming project.

5 Advantages of Metal Shearing

1. It gives a very clean cut and helps in getting straight line while cutting a metal sheet.
2. In comparison with torch cutting, it provides straight edge.
3. It is mostly regarded a favorable option for getting simple shapes, as we can mount it
at an angle. So, at a low cost, it can provide several small parts from a big coil, in one
single go.
4. The biggest benefit of metal shearing is, it works with minimal or at times almost
without any loss of material, which reduces waste and gives high returns.
5. Also, this process is recommended for any kind of diameter and turns out to be a costeffective method.

Steel shearing

Methodology of Metal Shearing Process

You might wonder, how metal shearing is done that it is able to give straight line cuts. This is
because, metal is held at a place with hold-downs. It fixes the metal, now the metal is cut by
a squaring arm which has a scale and a back gauge. For different shapes, angles are used and
the blade gap can be adjusted as per the thickness of the metal.
Omni Steel Supply is a professional manufacturer and supplier of metal and metal works. We
have all types of metals and of different thickness. You can connect with us for your
requirement as per your project. We even offer finest metal shearing process, done by
experts. We also take remote orders and can deliver in areas near NY, Jamaica and others. If
you have metal work and looking for suggestions and quality, get in touch with us by filling
the form below. Our executive will hear you, guide you, tell you about the options and help
you in completing the project on time with the best material and service and at the most
reasonable cost.

For online and remote orders, reach out to us at 👇
+1 (718) 523-5400

Steel Plasma Cutting Process

Plasma is an ionized gas, which when passed in a controlled stream can cut metal of any thickness and
density. The pressurized gas can either be nitrogen, oxygen or argon or can be any other, the idea is
gas has to pass via a spark, and should give out a controlled stream of plasma. A plasma torch can
instantly touch 40,000 F, and gives the convenience of penetrating through almost all types of heavy and
thick materials. For this reason, it is preferred over several other cutting processes but we must mention
here, cutting process entirely depends on the type of work. In some projects, laser cutting or drilling
or grinding or water jet could be much more effective. It is recommended before opting for the metal cutting
process, it is best to consult an expert.
Why Plasma Cutting for metals? Let us divide this section into three parts for a better understanding of the process, first plasma
components, then the form of plasma cutting, and finally the reason for using the process.


1. Plasma Components: The said system has three basic components for cutting, it is these which
help in controlling the release of pressurized gas and control the cutting work. Power Supply,
the temperature control ensures plasma arc is functioning properly. Then, there’s Arc Starting
Console, that is helpful in streaming the spark that passes from the plasma torch. The third
component is the Plasma Torch, which does the work of cutting with precision and also cooling of
the metals.

2. Forms of Plasma Cutting: Broadly, plasma cutting can be segregated into two sections—
Precision and Conventional. The names are self-explanatory, a precision methodology is
instrumental when the aim is to achieve precise work and the arc design is determined by the
nature of the work. Whereas, the conventional method is effective when precision work is not a
necessity and tolerance point of the metal is low. Choice of plasma cutting forms solely
depends upon the type of the metal and requirement of a project.

3. Reason for using Plasma Methodology: The main reasons which play a big role in our decision
is cost and the time. Plasma, as such gives efficient work in lesser time and also brings down
the cost. The other factor, important to consider is the thickness of the metal. With
advancements in plasma steel cutting technology, a lot of projects can be completed in less
time, and goal is reached within the budget. It is overall regarded as more practical and result-oriented cutting technology over others.

Omni Steel Supply deals in the plasma steel cutting process and we have used this for the completion of
several of our projects. If you seek more information on it or require further clarity on the process, we
are only a call away. You can ask as many questions as you want for your next steel projects and create
beautiful steel products. We deal in all kinds of metal cutting works and can handle both big and small
projects for commercial and residential sectors.

Fill up the form below, to get a call from us!

https://www.omnisteelsupply.com/contact-us/

Is it possible to get perfect shape from Sheet Metal Bending?

Fabrication of sheet metal has several processes and each requires precision and craftmanship.
Someone who understands the technical formalities required at every stage can give you perfect
shape without much hassle. Fabrication involves cutting, welding, bending and the list is long. Here,
we will take up metal bending and see how it can create miracles even with tough and challenging
steel types as cylindrical rods or reshaping of steel structure and carving out things from it. The process
of bending could either be long and can be done in a short time but at every stage, understanding of
metal strength and type is necessary.


How to get the perfect shape?

For getting the desired shape from sheet metal via bending process, couple of things that needs to be
taken under consideration are technology, machine quality as well as the tools to be used and last but
not the least is the material that has to be used. Points that need to be taken into consideration for
getting the perfect bend are—
• Metal Sheet for bending could either be stainless steel, copper, aluminum or alloys of metals
as these are the most commonly used metals for construction work either for commercial or
residential purposes.
• To achieve accuracy in sheet metal bending, one must realize the properties of the material
under consideration, this would make work simpler. Metal width, length, dimensions and
other exactness related with physical appearance of the material needs to be in clear for using
the correct metal bending technique.
• Another important facet in the bending work is, one has to know about the tools to be used.
Each tool has its own specifications and limitations and for every type of bending, we need a
specific gadget which only a pro welder would be able to tell and guide.
• Steel can be either hard or soft, so bending also depends on the strength of the metal.
• The placement, angle and the handling of tools is a very important aspect in the metal bending
process.
• While metal bending, welder also needs to follow safety measures to avoid any kind of serious
accidents. Like wearing of safety gloves, goggles, work boots and not to forget the area should
be kept as clean as possible to keep a check on any small or big accidents due to fallen pieces.
• Tools should be updated and properly maintained for smooth functioning and for the best
results. This also saves time and completes projects on time.

Omni Steel Supply deals with metal sheet bending and follows the necessary protocol for timely
completion of any kind of projects. Metal fabrication can be made easy and free from flaws with our
expert welders. We are equipped with the latest tools and adhere to safety precaution for our welders
who are at the greatest risk during metal welding and bending work. For best fabrication work, you
can get in touch with us by filling up the form below and we would be happy to guide and help you.

How sustainable is Steel?

Steel is an environment friendly construction material. It is one element which can be recycled
as many numbers of times as one wants and that too, without losing its quality and tensile
strength. Of all the metals, steel is the most sustainable material and gives a solid foundation
to any kind of project. In fact, it would to you as a surprise 25% of computer is steel and if it
goes out of use, the steel used can be used again for different purposes. It won’t be
environmental hazard and become a dump of waste material.
Steel recycling as a process can be categorized under two heads whether in US or anywhere
in the world.

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1. Recycling of by-products obtained while completion of a steel project, this definitely
is self-explanatory. There is a huge amount of steel scrap available after the
completion of a project, these can be used for different big and small projects
depending on the available amount.
2. Reusing the steel from the steel products, which has lost luster and is of no use. This
again says the whole story, such steel products can be dismantled and reused after
the recycling. So, we should never refuse from recycling for the sake of nature.

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Nuances with recycling

Understanding of recycling nuances is very important to get the maximum from the material.
Points to be remembered for reusing the metal scraps in NY or Jamaica or elsewhere.
1. Contact a good manufacturer, who is well equipped and can completely dismantle the
metal for further use without losing its inherent strength.
2. The manufacturer should have software to design new ideas suggested by the
customer or should be foresighted to bring a new look to remnants.
3. Should have understanding of machines which can bend, cut and mold the steel in the
right way. Technicians should know how much heat to give to get the correct angle.
4. Experience in handling steel scraps for recycling and remodeling for various purposes
ranging from commercial to personal use.
5. Reaching new heights with steel as your base metal, both you and the metal
manufacturer must be able to design and restructure in a way that there is always a
scope for reusing the material if required.
Omni Steel Supply has been in the metal manufacturing industry for a very long time now, we
believe in returning to nature and safeguarding it from all hazards. Our steel bending facility
can shape steel to fit your requirement and at the same ensure its strength and sturdiness.
We can customize metal as per the project need. We deal with all kinds of metals and always
safeguard interest of our workers and customers.

We take both online and offline orders, and follow all COVID-19 measures. We handle both
commercial and residential projects, no work is big or small for us, we value them equally and
give our best. You can reach us by filling up the form below and we would love to assist you in your projects.

Five Essential Points about the Best Metal Fabricator

If you are in search of a good metal fabricator to outsource your upcoming steel or aluminum project, then you have reached the right page. We are covering all those factors which qualify steel manufacturer as a premium service provider and a pro in the field. Steel installation work is a lifetime project, and no one wants to compromise on quality. Considering this in mind, we have prepared a list of quick pointers that can help you in selecting the best in the market.

  1. Research the market: This is certainly the first in our list of zeroing in the most qualified metal manufacturer in the neighborhood. Do not bridge your project on a vague search result, study the projects handled, visit the website, read the reviews, check the customer care service and take a look at their portfolio. In this age of internet and pandemic, a professional and quality conscious fabricator, would not hesitate from showcasing their completed projects via online medium, rather they would have an active social media page to share details about work and for keeping their prospective customers updated. It surely a good source of information.

 

  1. Professional: A seasoned and committed metal fabricator, will update their website on the work taken, offers and share tips on how to get a particular work done and about the possibilities available in the market. They are not hesitant in educating and making their client knowledgeable about the work they want to get done. Biggest advantage of working with a true professional is they share both pros and cons of the project and do not keep the client in dark. They even help in selecting the right kind of metal for a project.

  1. Information: A thorough professional who believes in giving only the top-grade work, would not hide information about the time taken in the completion of a project, cost involved and longevity. Steel, iron or aluminum projects are not for today or tomorrow, it is there to stay with you, so a detailed plan is prepared by a good reliable metal fabricator.

 

  1. Process: A metal fabrication project in NY, Jamaica or elsewhere requires a couple of process like cutting, molding, designing and execution, in addition to coating with the paint to increase life. A trusted metal fabricator would brief the customer about everything and explain the purpose as well. There is always an open communication for building a relationship for life.

 

  1. Reputation/ Location: These two are definitely mandatory points when looking for a metal fabricator in your area. You can check the reputation of the fabricator, before assigning your project whether it is for residential or commercial purposes. In this virtual age, finding about a service provider is not a big deal, reviews are available online. The other important factor is location, the metal fabricator that you have selected should be serving in your location too.

 

Omni Steel Supply, is a professional metal fabricator serving NY and the neighboring areas. We offer both remote and offline service. For quotes, fill up the form below.

Five Questions for your Ornamental Steel & Iron Fabricator

Ornamental Iron & Steel design and accessories bring volume and add elegance even to a
mundane corner or space. Interestingly, all designs can be customized, can be carved out of
any kind of metal and can fit in all types of architectural structure and designs. From our
experience at Omni Steel Supply, we can assure ornamental steel works do require
expertise and understanding but can be created without any trouble. To find a reliable,
experienced and knowledgeable steel fabricator in NY city, Jamaica or elsewhere, we have
brought a list of five questions, which can accelerate your selection process.

5 Questions for finding the right steel contractor

1. How do you handle complicated designs: Designs can be as simple as it can be and
as difficult as the imagination. A fabricator will never be hesitant in making your ideas
a reality. A professional contractor has high end software to get the exact dimensions
and curves for ornamental metal accessories before putting the metal under an
intriguing welding and moulding process.
2. How can you guarantee the fabrication process: The moment designing work sees
the light of the day, we move to the next step which is fabrication. It is one strenuous
process as it involves a lot of small and big steps like skill to understand the design,
how much heat is required for welding, cutting and moulding work especially if the
design at hand is little intricate and detailed. Only experienced hands with an artistic
bent of mind can move ahead with it.


3. How smooth is the installation work: As the fabrication nears end, we discuss the
installation work of the ornamental accessories. It has to be really smooth to relax the
nerves of your client and for building a long relationship. Depending on the nature of
work whether it is small or big or if it is complex or simple, an estimate of installation
time is given to the customer, within which work is completed. Delivery is done by the
fabricator at the desired location with complete installation.
4. How do they guarantee the work: Once installation is over, finishing touch is provided
to the client for accessories installed. It is essentially for increasing the life of the part
and for enhancing the beauty of the metal. Finish for the metal product can be
anything from metallic to black to matte and more.
5. How reliable is the customer care: Mostly, it has been noticed, once the installation
and delivery of the product is complete, the fabricator snaps all the relationships with
the client. To resolve issues after installation, you need to connect with a metal
fabricator with a trustworthy customer care department.
Omni Steel Supply, has a varied range of metal accessories and we also customize as per
our clients’ requirement. We even take orders remotely and can work on any kind of designs.
Our experienced designers and engineers can deliver the idea that is exactly in sync with the
one floating in your mind. Get in touch with us today for queries and timely project
completion.

Benefits of working with Professional Steel Fabricators

Among many small and important facts about structural steel, one interesting truth is, steel
is a part of almost each type of industry. You name it, and you would notice a prominent use
of the metal in that field. From commercial to residential to manufacturing, all depend on
steel for their work. We are already aware of the varied use of structural steel for commercial
purposes but do we know it is being widely used for residential construction.
As a seasoned professional steel fabricator would like to put it, with high-end technological
tools, it is becoming quite convenient to customize a metal sheet as per design and
requirement of a client. When you are dealing with a professional steel fabricator, you would
notice how they streamline a project into phases and explain complexities involved in the
completion of a project.

Some of the benefits of working with Professional Steel Fabricators:

• Precise cutting of steel, aluminum: With advanced and right kind of tools at their
disposal, professional metal fabricators, works with precision. They work in sync with
the designers and the clients’ ideas about the end product.
• Welding tools: Each sheet is of different density and require heat at various
temperature. Not all need to be exposed to high level of heat and temperature as it
can destroy the whole concept of welding. Only a trained welder can evaluate this and
control the level of heat along with the appropriate tool needed.
• Protection against corrosion: The real concern found in owners of property is resistant
power of metals as steel and aluminum to rust. A good steel manufacturer can easily
calm your concerns related with rusting and corrosion. They know exactly how to
increase the life of any metal and which alloy can withstand the climatic condition of
NY, Jamaica, Queens and other neighboring areas. They give complete insight on the
metal and also suggest which would be the best choice for a particular project.
• Design details: In present times, customized steel or other metals is used for
constructing circular staircase, for ramps, for shelves, for car interiors and several
more purposes. Steel manufacturers are equipped with sophisticated software, which
can give shape to any idea before it goes for final cut. Detailing is done as far as it is
possible and this gives a meaning to any project. Professionals ensure that customers
are satisfied and get what they have desired.
• Reuse of metal: With chiselled steel fabricator, you can enjoy versatility of work
quality. They not only deliver what is required of them but also give suggestions on
how to reuse a particular metal sheet or scraps dumped in garage or in your store.

Omni Steel Supply is a professional steel fabricator and welder, with our years of experience,
we not only deliver work on time and with exact details, we also connect you with the best
engineers to guide and help. If you are looking for advice on steel products, then get in touch with us Today!

Steel Punching, a dynamic metal customisation process

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Interesting as it may sound, steel punching is one of the solid techniques used for shaping metals either for commercial or residential purposes. Best angle of this technique is, it can be a great contributor in creating multiple types of shapes out of metal sheets of different thickness. Additionally, it increases the aesthetic appeal of the metal sheet by varying punching styles and ideas.

Let us see how steel punching processes work and are instrumental in giving meaning to metal sheets used in construction work. Whether we consider punching for industrial or residential purposes, the process is almost the same. But, for delving deeper into the technique, you can always consult your domestic metal contractor, here, we share the process in the simplest way possible.

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Steel punching, irrespective of the thickness, is carried out via compression force. The main purpose of the force is to give pressure on the steel sheet, this helps in creating holes and required indents for giving a distinct feature to the steel sheet. The technique is precise, very quick and is pretty effective in getting the desired results. It is much effective in obtaining ornamental designs for sheets and for reinforcing purposes wherever required. For industrial sectors, it has proved to be very helpful in forming different shapes from various parts of the metal.

For punching, the sheet is pressed between the dye and heavy machinery that puts pressure on the sheet. It gets fractured and a hole is cut in the sheet, once it is done, punch is removed and the sheet comes out. Manufacturers have knowledge about the punching machinery and the pressure that has to be initiated on the metal sheet, accordingly they exert the pressure to get the desired shape through the punching process.

Why is the punching quality affected?

A professional steel punching contractor, would point to following things when it comes down to punching quality.

  • The first one is shape or size of the punching press and the dye
  • Second factor is the force exerted on the sheet, it has to be done by a qualified and experienced hand else a bigger and wider dent could be done and ruin the whole steel sheet.
  • Density of the metal sheet is also a very important factor to consider while applying the punching force

 

A trained professional always guides and gives the correct suggestions when it comes down to steel punching. Shaping of Metal sheets is done by a different process and it is called stamping of metal sheets.

 

There may be numerous questions which must be troubling you and putting you in doubt. Yes, it is surely tough to decide whether it is the best thing to do for customisation of your steel sheet.

If you are in doubt or are unsure about your decisions about steel fabrication, contact us today.

 

We at Omni Steel Supply can connect you with the experts who specialize in steel punching and give you adequate information to bring clarity in your choice. Contact Omni steel supply for steel services and supplies in Jamaica, Queens and Newyork area.