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Process Steels supplies steel channels in Birmingham for builders, contractors, structural engineers and commercial construction teams that need sections prepared accurately to project specification. From our Walsall facility, we provide structural steel supply, in-house fabrication, CAD support and flexible collection and delivery across the Midlands.
✓ Structural steel channels for domestic, commercial and industrial projects
✓ CE-marked steel fabricated under EN 1090 Execution Class 2 standards
✓ In-house cutting, drilling and fabrication
✓ CAD support for project-specific requirements
✓ Back-to-back channel configurations available to specification
✓ No minimum order quantity
✓ Same-day collection available on qualifying orders
✓ Next-day delivery across key Midlands locations
Speak directly with our team on 0121 526 5757 or email processsteelsltd@gmail.com to discuss your channel size, quantity, drilling, fabrication and delivery requirements.
Steel channels are open-sided structural sections used where a channel profile suits the engineer’s design, support detail or connection arrangement. Depending on the specification, they may be supplied individually or incorporated into fabricated assemblies alongside beams, columns and other structural steel.
Parallel Flange Channels, commonly known as PFCs, are one type of structural channel section. The broader term steel channels can cover channel sections specified for different structural and fabrication requirements.
Common project uses can include:
Some enquiries and drawings may use terms such as channel beams or structural channels. The section type, size and configuration should always follow the structural engineer’s specification.
For published structural section properties and technical data, the SteelConstruction.info Blue Book provides further information on commonly specified steel sections.
For builders comparing steel stockholders and structural steel suppliers, Process Steels can support both individual section orders and larger fabricated packages.
Steel channels can be configured back to back where this arrangement is specified within the structural design. Process Steels’ channel details show paired sections spanning between structural supports, with the channels separated and connected according to the required fabrication detail.
Back-to-back channels can be prepared as a coordinated pair, with spacing and drilling completed to the approved specification before collection or delivery.
This can help:
Where a conventional beam has been specified instead, explore our Single RSJ Beams or Double RSJ Beams for alternative structural beam configurations.
Channel sections frequently require drilling or additional preparation before installation. Process Steels can fabricate channels in-house according to the approved project drawings.
Our supplied channel information shows standard drilling arrangements for:
Typical arrangements may use holes positioned from the end of the steel and repeated at specified centres. Final hole positions, dimensions and spacing will always depend on the approved project requirements.
Additional fabrication can include:
CAD support is available where required to help coordinate fabrication details before production begins.columns or other fabricated steelwork.
Different structural sections perform different roles. Steel channels should not be treated as interchangeable with RSJ beams simply because they can be used within similar construction projects.
Open-sided steel sections used where the channel profile suits the structural detail, framing arrangement or paired configuration specified by the engineer.
Single beams are commonly specified for structural openings, extensions and other load-bearing applications. Learn more about our Single RSJ Beams.
Paired beams may be specified where greater structural capacity or a particular connection arrangement is required. Explore our Double RSJ Beams.
If your drawing specifies a channel, PFC, RSJ or another structural section, send us the designation and fabrication details so we can quote against the actual requirement.
Provide the channel designation, length, quantity and any drawings showing drilling, spacers, connections or other fabrication requirements.
We review the steel sections, fabrication work and collection or delivery requirements before preparing your quotation.
Where required, channels are cut, drilled and fabricated in-house to the agreed project specification.
Collect your order from our Walsall facility or arrange delivery to your project. Same-day collection is available on qualifying orders, with next-day delivery available across key Midlands locations.
Based in Walsall, Process Steels supplies structural steel channels for projects across Birmingham and the wider Midlands, including:
Scheduled UK-wide delivery can also be arranged for larger commercial requirements.
Steel channels can be used for structural framing, support details, secondary steelwork and fabricated assemblies where an open channel-shaped section suits the engineer’s design.
Yes. Process Steels’ channel information includes back-to-back configurations. The final spacing, drilling and connection arrangement should follow the approved structural design.
Our supplied channel details show arrangements for tubular spacers, holes through the top flange, channel spacers and hold-down bolts. Other drilling can be completed where specified.
Yes. There is no minimum order requirement, allowing us to support individual sections as well as larger structural steel packages.
Yes. We supply Birmingham and key Midlands locations, with next-day delivery available where applicable and scheduled UK-wide delivery for larger projects.
The correct section depends on the structural design, loading and connection requirements. A structural engineer should specify the appropriate channel before fabrication or installation.
Whether you need a single structural channel, a back-to-back pair or fabricated channels as part of a wider steel package, Process Steels combines in-house preparation, CAD support and flexible Midlands logistics from our Walsall facility.
Call: 0121 526 5757 | Email: processsteelsltd@gmail.com
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Just a note to say thank you for helping me on my home extension.Assisting with the drawings and a quick fabrication and delivery was very helpful and much appreciated.
Heartfelt thanks to everyone at Process Steels and Chris in particular. They didn’t just provide us with five RSJ’s, they went way beyond that in understanding our needs, supporting us and making sure that the solution would be as adaptable as possible on site. From the very first phone call, their customer service has been exemplary, lead time fast and also fantastic value for money. We are very grateful. All best wishes.
The steelwork was installed with no problems whatsoever except for the appalling weather before Xmas. I attach a couple of photographs of the job installed.The pilings and your steelwork were very accurate, so we only needed to use a couple of packers on one post. Documentation was easy to follow and it came with all fasteners supplied (no omissions!) and even your subcontract driver was very helpful with the delivery as access is quite tight.
Your service is highly recommended.
Process Steels Limited is now a proud sponsor of Sprout, the guide dog for the blind!
Process Steels Limited is now a proud sponsor of Sprout, the guide dog for the blind!
Process Steels Limited is now a proud sponsor of Sprout, the guide dog for the blind!
Process Steels are the leading provider of RSJ Beams in Loughborough & have a rich heritage in the steel beam industry.
