OSHA Requirements for Fabricating an Industrial Spiral Staircase

An industrial spiral staircase should be no exception to the old adage, “measure twice, cut once,” still in use after 400 years. When precision is paramount, taking the time to confirm specs should be a priority. Smart and thorough planning translate...

100,000 Square Feet Now Under One Roof

We’re pleased and proud to announce the opening of a new wing of our facility here in Albertville, Alabama. By adding another 30,000 square feet to our shop floor, most of which will be devoted to a state-of-the-art finishing operation, we can now bo...

Metal Grades for Carbon Steel Tanks and Stainless Steel Bulk Storage Tanks

Custom steel bulk storage tanks are, by definition, specified and built according to the particulars of their intended uses. This includes fabricating them with the required dimensions and features, but it also involves selecting a suitable grade of ...

New OSHA Guidelines for Industrial Ductwork and Other Confined Spaces

Industrial workers often work in confined spaces, which include industrial ductwork, tanks, and hoppers. All of these spaces can be dangerous if they aren’t engineered properly or approached with caution because workers can be exposed to hazards such...

Southern Metal Fabricators Achieves CSA Welding Certification

Alabama-based custom metal fabricator Southern Metal Fabricators, Inc. has been certified according to the updated Canadian Standards Association’s (CSA) Standard W47.1 (Division 2) governing the fusion welding of steel. This allows Southern Metal Fa...

How Heavy Ductwork Is Custom Fabricated

At some point, you’ve probably wondered where the heavy metal ductwork that wraps around industrial facilities is fabricated. Whether it’s meant for boiler air handling or HVAC applications, it certainly doesn’t come off the shelf. Every plant has it...