Feltham’s steel fabrication specialists
Quality workmanship
From full-scale framed buildings to staircases, the team at Cripps Steel is able to fabricate from your drawings and templates. Operating across Feltham and Middlesex, we provide a fast steel fabrication service that allows you to get on with construction. We’re able to take care of everything from fabrication right through to installation, offering convenient and efficient services to suit you.
Choose from a range of galvanised, zinc or powder coated finishes and enjoy a full guarantee on all work we do.
Expert Steel Fabrication Services WHen You NEed It Most
Back to Back Spacer
When projects face height constraints, such as in basements and lofts, it is often preferable to replace a deep beam with two smaller beams. However, to ensure stability and resistance to buckling, these beams need to be bolted together. This is where a spacer comes into play, usually welded to one of the beams. The bolts are typically spaced 600mm apart.
Base Plate
Base plates are used to support columns on a concrete pad or foundation. To ensure longevity and stability, it is essential to leave a gap of around 20mm to 30mm between the concrete and the steel plate, which can be achieved using shims and wedges.
End Plate
An end plate is used to anchor the end of a beam to a wall and is an integral component of the 'End Plate Connection'.
Angle Cleat
An angle cleat is used to bolt one beam to the side of another beam. Cleats are made from RSA sections (angles), which are then bolted to both beams. In cases where only one side needs bolting, only one cleat is required. For some projects, it is preferable to weld the cleats to the end of a beam rather than bolting them.
Crank 90°
A 90° crank is a typical crank with two kinks. In a 90° crank, the top member is horizontal and the bottom member is vertical. Cranked beams are most frequently used to support roof structures, so the angle of the middle member needs to follow the pitch of the roof. It is crucial to use full penetration welds for these connections to ensure the crank can carry the load.
Bottom Plate
A bottom plate is added to a beam to support brickwork or timber joists. The bottom plate is stitch welded to the beam and is often offset to one side to ensure adequate support for the brickwork.
Top Plate
A top plate is commonly used when a beam is smaller than the wall and needs to be resized.
Splice
Splices are used when a beam is too heavy or too long to install or transport safely. The flange plates must be at least the same thickness as the beam’s flange, and the same rule applies to the web plates.