A Door Jamb Kit That Provides Support and Protection
October 02, 2018
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May 14 2026
How Plasma Cutting Enhances Precision in Custom Metal Fabrication
Metal fabrication shops face constant pressure to produce clean, accurate cuts without creating excessive secondary finishing work. Excess slag, edge cleanup, and dimensional inconsistencies can slow production schedules and increase labor costs, particularly on custom fabrication projects with tight tolerances. Plasma cutting changed the fabrication process by allowing shops to cut conductive metals quickly while maintaining repeatable accuracy across a wide range of material thicknesses..
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Jan 02 2026
Innovative Downspout Guards: Protecting Pipes from Damage
Downspout guards are a simple yet essential solution for preserving the integrity and performance of drainage systems in commercial and industrial environments. While often overlooked, these protective components play an important role in preventing debris buildup, impact damage, and long-term deterioration of downspout piping. Without proper protection, downspouts are vulnerable to clogs, dents, and misalignment that can lead to costly repairs and compromised water management. .
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Sep 24 2025
Understanding the Impact of Metal Shearing on Fabrication Efficiency
Metal shearing is one of the most widely used and time-tested cutting methods in the fabrication industry. While modern technologies like laser and plasma cutting often take the spotlight for their advanced capabilities, shearing remains a foundational process valued for its efficiency, precision, and cost-effectiveness. Its ability to deliver clean, straight cuts with minimal waste makes it especially well-suited for high-volume production and standardized components. In this post, we’ll explore what metal shearing is, the key advantages it offers, how it contributes to faster fabrication workflows, and why it continues to be a reliable choice in a wide range of industrial applications..
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Jul 16 2025
Stud Welding: A Key Technique for Structural Strength
Stud welding is a necessary technique in industrial metal fabrication, providing a reliable and efficient way to achieve high-strength, permanent fastening of components. By welding a metal stud directly to a base material, a solid bond is created without the need for drilling or tapping, which helps maintain the overall structural integrity of the materials. .
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Mar 26 2025
Why Hot Dip Galvanizing is Crucial for Industrial Metalwork
Hot dip galvanizing is an important industrial process used to protect metal components from corrosion by coating them with a layer of zinc. This method is essential in industries where durability, longevity, and resistance to harsh environmental conditions are a must. By immersing steel or iron in molten zinc, a robust, metallurgically bonded coating is formed, shielding the base metal from rust and wear. .
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Jan 30 2025
The Role of Primer Coat Painting in Metal Fabrication Longevity
Far beyond simply preparing a surface for paint, primer acts as a vital protective barrier that shields metal from the damaging effects of moisture, corrosion, and wear. This initial layer is essential for enhancing the long-term durability of metal structures, ensuring they can withstand harsh environmental conditions and the demands of everyday use..
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Oct 21 2024
Mass Producing Concrete Embeds for Inventory Warehousing Facility
A regional fulfillment center, currently in the process of constructing a new warehouse to store inventory, required a significant number of custom concrete embeds. Specifically, they needed 1,010 embed plates, each measuring 6” x 24” and fabricated from ½” thick steel. The plates were to be used as anchor points for the exterior walls of the building and would be cast into the concrete deck slabs. Each embed plate was also customized with two welded studs to ensure a secure connection. With tight deadlines and strict quality standards, this project required precision and efficiency in production..
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Jun 19 2024
Steel Pallet Rack Decking for Industrial Shelving Applications
Pallet Rack Decking is typically made out of wire mesh material, which is fine for many applications, but does come with some drawbacks. For starters, pallet rack wire decking is not strong enough to work as shelving material for heavier loads. And, while using wire grid as shelving does make shelves light weight and easy to install, it unfortunately also allows for debris to fall through the shelf - which could pose a safety risk. Solid steel pallet rack decking makes for stronger, safer industrial pallet rack shelving than traditional wire decks for pallet racks..
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Sep 08 2023
Custom Fab for Traffic Safety Applications
When a long time customer of our Traffic Safety Products division came to us with a problem, we turned to our Metal Fabrication division to help them solve it with a custom fab job. Our team of designers saw this as an opportunity to develop a u channel soil anchoring product that would save the customer time and money. .
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May 25 2023
What Is Stud Welding Used For?
Metal Fabrication Services, a division of Eberl Iron Works, now offers Stud Welding to create embed plates and concrete inserts for the construction industry. .
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Aug 05 2022
Downspout Guards Manufactured on a Larger Than Usual Scale
Manufactured from a variety of materials and made to meet your custom requirements, we use our CNC equipment and quality tooling to ensure accurate downspout guards every time. .
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May 10 2022
Perforated Stairpans Using a Turret Punch
Perforated Stairpans are designed to improve safety, visibility and aesthetics. With custom punched holes, pedestrians using stairwells are able to see potential hazards above and below. .
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Feb 04 2022
Loading Docks Protected By Metal Hoods
Metal Fabrication Services, a division of Eberl Iron Works, Inc. has been manufacturing dock shelter hoods for the dock and door industry for over twenty-five years..
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Sep 29 2021
Fabricated Clips for Window Glazing Curtain Wall System
A curtain wall system is a non-structural building element that covers the exterior of a building. Curtain walls protect building interiors building from outside elements. Curtain walls can be made of lightweight materials because they carry no structural load beyond their own dead load weight - which is what the clips used to install curtain wall are sometimes referred to as dead load clips. Curtain walls also help to transfer lateral wind loads to the main building structure, through connections at floors or columns of the building, hence these clips are also referred to as wind load clips..
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Apr 20 2021
Introducing Metal Fabrication Services!
Originally part of the eberliron.com website, Metal Fabrication Services (MFS) division was separated from the main site, onto a new domain, and launched in mid-April..
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Jul 30 2020
Expanding Our Metal Fabrication Capabilities One Machine At A Time
Eberl Iron Works, Inc. and Metal Fabrication Services are excited to announce the installation of our NEW plasma table - The PlatePro XHD Model 3100 Cutting Machine. .
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Jun 18 2019
Solar Panels Can Be Supported With Custom Made Girders
The consumption of non-renewable resources like oil, gas and coal is increasing at an alarming rate and because of this increase in consumption, we're releasing harmful toxins and chemicals into the atmosphere which is damaging our environment..
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May 09 2019
Metal Ceiling Tiles Installed In A Jellyfish Exhibit: Case Study
Metal ceiling tiles are aesthetically pleasing and are often used as part of a ceiling grid system as a way to hide pipes and wires that may be running overhead. .
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Mar 14 2019
Down Spout Guards Protect Important Pipes and Wires From Damage
Also known as industrial pipe guards, pipe shields, or pipe protectors, downspout guards are designed to keep important pipes and wires from being damaged by vehicles and material handling equipment.
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Feb 11 2019
Curtain Wall Clips to Support Glass Framework
Curtain wall clips are needed to connect the curtain wall to masonry anchors..
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Oct 02 2018
A Door Jamb Kit That Provides Support and Protection
Door jambs and headers are one of the most important components when installing a door frame because they ensure the door can be properly secured as well make sure the door looks and functions properly..
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May 22 2018
Custom Metal Fabrication Including Sheet Metal Bending
Custom Metal Fabrication performed with CNC machinery includes the use of a sheet metal shear, metal forming equipment, and quality tooling to provide accurate bends and precision metal fab for your bent plate project..
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Mar 30 2018
Custom Metal Hoods Protect Your Loading Dock Doors
Metal hoods serve an important function in your shipping and receiving areas. They protect your plastic or canvas dock seals from weather and harsh elements, lengthening their lifespan..
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Feb 13 2018
Loading Dock Products for Safety & Energy Efficiency
Shipping and Receiving is a vital part of many businesses and industries. Maintaining your docks properly with the correct Loading Dock Products can help keep both shipments and workers safe..
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Sep 15 2017
Industrial Pipe Guards Protect Your Facility
Industrial Pipe Guards keep your plumbing, gas and electric protected from vehicles and material handling equipment..
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