Have you ever looked at a set of structural drawings and wondered about the difference between "TS" and "HSS"? If you've been in the industry for a while, you likely remember when Tube Steel (TS) was the standard term in the United States. Today, Hollow Structural Section (HSS) is the globally recognized name. This...
Read moreDesigning connections for Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) used to be perceived as challenging. The inaccessible interior of the tube often necessitated field welding or the use of specialized, expensive one-sided fasteners. While these methods served their purpose, they could also increase project timelines and costs and...
Read moreAtlas Tube has been anxiously working towards the opening of our new ERW mill. Once completed, it will be the largest single seam ERW mill in the world! As a result of the announcement in Ju...
Read moreAn Atlas Tube Lunch & Learn is an opportunity to engage with the leading producer of Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) in North America and learn more about specifications, connections, production and other HSS related topics. Lunch & Learns are an easy and convenient way to not only gain PDH credits needed to meet continuing education re...
Read moreHSS Design Tools: The HSS Library There’s a lot of information around the internet on HSS products – so much so that it’s hard to...
Read moreYou’ve probably heard about CSA - Class H material at some point but might not be familiar with it. Today, I’d like to reintroduce you to Class H. What is CSA G40.21 50W/350W Class H? As defined in CSA G40.20, Class H Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) are produced by one of two methods: (A) seamless or furnace-...
Read moreNot all superheroes wear capes but with this holiday season filled with compassion and giving from the heart, our heroes wear hard hats and steel-toed boots....
Read moreHere at Atlas Tube, we appreciate the finer things in life, like engineering, architecture and design. As an HSS manufacturer, we not only like to stay current with the latest in design, we also enjoy seeing HSS in different applications. From bridges and buildings to r...
Read moreSustainability is not just an issue for American businesses, it's a global issue. With so many reports citing the excessive use of fossil fuels as the culprit of global warming and the depletion of nonrenewable energy resources, it's safe to say yesterday was too late to start thinking about sustainable energy. Luckily, we've been develop...
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