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Albina rolled / bent a 60' Length of HSS 16 X 4 X .500 A500 Gr. B tubular steel this morning. It was not the most challenging job on the whole, but we had no margin of error. A mill ordered 60' length of material that was not easily replaceable and would have caused significant schedule delays for o...

Albina is nearing completion on Fabrication of Bent Steel Bus Shelter Canopy for Santa Clara VTA

First article approval nearly complete on a 44' X 13' football shaped bus shelter canopy. The complete assembly includes various materials. The main canopy frame is assembled from Rolled / Bent Steel HSS members to AESS quality, and large diameter support columns with rolled / bent round tubing knee...

Pressed vs. Rolled Flanges (angle flanges, rolled angle, component parts)

Albina is happy to announce a change to the standard angle flanges we stock. Due to the high demand for rolled angle flanges vs pressed angle flanges, Albina now stocks rolled flanges ranging from 6" - 72". Flanges measuring 4" and 5" in diameter can also be provided in a rolled condition as a spe...

Duct Systems & Component Parts Updated on Our Website

We recently updated our website with new information and images for our Duct Systems & Component Parts. Albina has been a distributor of component parts for dust and air handling systems since 1969. We stock angle flanges, plate flanges and cut-offs at our shop to help our local contractors save tim...

Steel Benders & Rollers at the AIA 2014 Show

For the past several years, many benders and rollers around the country have exhibited at the AIA (American Institute of Architects) Annual Convention. This year the convention will be held in Chicago, June 26-28, 2014. The AIA show brings architects, engineers, designers and innovators together to ...

A Closer Look at the Bent Tube Steel that Creates Lighted Marquee at the Moda Center

Albina recently bent Tube Steel 5" X 3" X .375" WALL A500 GR B and Tube Steel 6" X 4" X .375" WALL A500 GR B, all bent the easy way, to create the new lighted marquee at the Moda Center. The Moda Center is the home of the NBA's Portland Trailblazers. The bent tube steel was used to create the follo...

Bent Beams and Rolled Plate Provide Floor Supports for Custom Tree House Build

Albina bent and fabricated various structural materials to create the floor supports for a custom tree house in Sammamish, Washington. Materials used included: a) 3-1/2" Sch80 and 5" Sch80 Bare Pipe fabricated complete per drawings with brackets cap welded to ends b) 1/2", 3/4" and 3/8" Rolled P...

Bent Pipe Creates Unique Signage for NBA's Moda Center

Albina Co., Inc. bent several pieces of custom pipe for the brand new marquee at the Moda Center, home of the NBA Portland Trailblazers. Installation of the marquee began on March 20th and the new lighting is targeted for next week. bending pipe for moda center In addition to the Moda Center sign, Albina has produced sev...

Mastering the Craft of Steel Plate Rolling

At Albina Co., Inc., we have 70 years of experience in precision plate rolling. We roll a variety of metals, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, zirconium, hastelloy, copper, brass, and titanium. Our plate rolled metals are used for a variety of infrastructure and other applications, ...

The National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) Promotes Steel as the Preferred Material for Bridges

The National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) is a division of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). The NSBA's mission is to promote steel as the preferred material for bridge design and construction and to increase steel's share of the bridge market. Albina Co., Inc. is one of the leadi...

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