How to Prevent Rust on Metal?
What Causes Rust on Metal? Rust is a form of iron oxide. It occurs when iron combines with the oxygen in the air causing it to corrode. Rust is the orange-brown discoloration that builds up on metal. Rust can affect […]
Historic Ybor Ornamental Highlight – Coppertail Brewing
“What is so fascinating about Ybor City is that the buildings and architecture are still here and tell a story. The sturdy cigar factories, elegant social clubs, quaint casitas, and balconied storefronts are preserved and in productive use today – […]
Suncoast Coach Service – Supporting Florida’s Health Care Community Vehicles
You may not see their signs around Tampa Bay. You probably will never go to their office. Nor will you find a website for them. This hidden gem, Suncoast Coach Service Inc., is a behind the scenes company that has […]
A Father’s “Ever Lasting” Love Fabricated in Specialty Ornamental Forged Steel from Italy
This story is about a father’s love to his daughter and passing down a family heirloom for generations to come. John Sweeney is a master wood craftsman in Dunedin and has built several pieces for his daughter Sarah over the […]
Steel vs Aluminum: What’s the Difference Between Steel and Aluminum?
Aluminum and steel are very common substances that are used in everyday life and in almost everything we use. Aluminum is the most abundant metal on Earth. Steel is one of the most popular alloys. Though these two are used […]
What is the Difference Between Pipe and Tube?
In the construction industry, contractors, builders, fabricators, welders, sign manufacturers, and machinists use pipe and tube every day. Even the general public or homeowner from time to time has to use these two products. Here is a list of the […]
22 Things to Know About Tampa Steel & Supply (TSS)
Ybor City, Tampa We are centrally located in the heart of Tampa in Ybor City for easy access off of I-275 and I-4. Tampa Steel & Supply is a metal service center with long standing roots in the Greater Tampa […]
How Are You Going to Make a Difference on Earth Day?
The First Earth Day in April 1970 Back in 1970, it was perfectly legal for a factory to spew black clouds of toxins into the air or dump tons of toxic waste into a nearby stream because there was no […]
Mr. Sawbladehead Films Upcoming Show “Blood, Sweat and Steel” at Tampa Steel & Supply
Tampa Steel & Supply has the BEST and most talented customers! Sawbladehead Designs based out of Florida can do it all and they have been a customer for over a decade with TSS. Mr. Sawbladehead, “aka” Shawn Lowery, is a […]
Steel and Aluminum Tariffs in the U.S.
The recent announcements by President Trump regarding tariffs on imported steel and aluminum under Section 232 are having a major impact on market pricing, and we expect this to continue over the next few months. The new tariffs that are set […]