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Sectional barges, which are sometimes called “truckable barges” are relatively small, portable barges engineered to be able to navigate and fit into tight spots where regular barges cannot. They connect with each other to create various platform sizes. They are c...

Drill pipe is a hollow steel pipe that’s used to connect the surface of drilling rig equipment to the bottomhole assembly and bit. Its purpose is twofold: drill pipe both pumps drilling fluid to the bit, and it also allows the bottomhole assembly and bit to be ra...

Because steel pipe is subject to oxidation and corrosion, the steel must be protected. One of the most popular and cost-effective ways to protect steel pipe is to coat the pipe in a protective finish. Common coating options include fusion bond epoxy, SynergyTM co...

There are many variables to consider when deciding what type of pipe to use, including things like ease of installation, versatility, resistance to corrosion, pipe strength, weight and cost. Steel pipe is a popular choice and has advantages over other types of pi...

The end of the fiscal year is approaching, and now might be a great time to make some last-minute investments to reduce what you owe the IRS for taxes this year. Luckily, the amount you can deduct for certain expenses has gone up in the past few years, and now yo...

Piling walls used in heavy marine construction and deep foundation applications often require high bearing capacity and stiffness. In instances where a regular sheet pile wall will not suffice, a combined sheet pile wall, also known as a “combi-wall” system, can ...

It’s been a great year here at Eiffel Trading! We have seen tremendous growth and we are thrilled to have seen our inventory listings increase over 20% this year and having our sales tripled since 2016.

We recognize that our success could not be possible w...

A steel pipe fitting is a piece of steel used to connect separate sections of pipe together. Fittings can be used to extend lengths of pipe or to create angles in a piping system, and they’re necessary to regulate and manipulate the flow of air or fluid. Steel pi...

The Traffic Engineering Branch in Manitoba has established fairly specific requirements for use of road barrier systems. Whether you’re looking to install W-beam barriers, thrie beam barriers, pre-cast concrete barrier walls, cable systems, or sand-filled crash p...

Steel pipe comes in a wide range of sizes, from large pipes used to transport gas throughout a city to the small diameter pipe used as micro piles. Steel pipe can be short or long, can have a thick wall or a thin one, and can be finished with varying coating mate...