Owner of data set Steel Formed Sections Ltd. |
Technical purpose This EPD is carried out for the steel profile sections manufactured by Steel Formed Sections Ltd. The raw material is hot dipped sheet rolled galvanised steel, grade DX51D+Z steel for forming. The steel profile sections are manufactured in accordance with EN 14195:2014 Metal framing components for gypsum board systems. Definitions, requirements and test methods. The steel coils are placed on a coil holder, and the steel strip is fed through a series of specially shaped rollers that form the steel to any required profile. Whilst being rolled, the steel sections are punched to create service holes or any other cut-out features as required. Once the required length of profile has been achieved, the profile section is cut to size. The cut sections are then stockpiled before being despatched to the customer. Off-cuts from the cutting process are collected and sent to a local recycling operation. |