Ship Building Steel Supplier
Ship building plays a pivotal societal role, whether or not people realize it. Maritime transportation is responsible for getting products and people across vast stretches of water, from one destination to another.
To make these hulking vessels, however, tons of steel are required. The ship building industry and its supply chain partners can get the metal alloys they require, whenever and wherever they need it, with support from Arbor/Metals Inc..

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Undoubtedly, the integration of steel into ship building practices has revolutionized maritime capabilities. There are many steel grades available, and each one offers unique performance characteristics. As a result, ships can be built larger, last longer, and better withstand harsh environments in port and at sea.
Before steel, ships were primarily built from wood. Neither as durable nor as water-resistant, the material was much less suitable for the application.
It may appear that ships are constructed from the same steel type, but that’s not the case. Here are some common materials used in ship building.
- Carbon Steel With High Tensile Strength
- Galvanized Carbon Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminum
- Specialty Steel Alloys
Primary uses of steel in ship making include:
- Rudders
- Frames
- Engine Parts
- Doors
- Propellers
- Shell Plating
Helping Build Massive Ships
Arbor/Metals Inc. is a full service supplier of non-ferrous metals to the shipbuilding industry. With best-in-class inventory and customer service, we can quickly and affordably turn around metal alloys in the grades, sizes, and shapes you require.
Alloy Types
Shapes
- Plates
- Sheets
- Slit Coil
- Angle
- Round Bar
- Flat Bar
- Tubing
- Structural Tubing
- Pipe
- Fittings
- Flanges
- Wide Flange Beams
- Channels
Arbor Metals is here if you need steel alloys for a project but aren’t sure which material types or shapes are best. We have years of experience supplying and processing metal alloys for critical applications and are happy to help you make the right choice. What’s more, our team takes pride in swiftly quoting and turning around shipments.
Your Steel Processing For Ship Building Applications Source
Getting alloy steel in a specific condition needed isn’t always easy. Additional processing may be required, and it often involves moving in-process materials between service providers. This can delay production schedules and run up costs.
Making your job easier is our top priority. We’ve invested in advanced equipment capable of delivering the materials you want in semi-finished or fully finished conditions.
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When you’re in the business of constructing ships, projects can take a long time to realize. As steel distribution for ship building applications leader, Arbor Metals can fulfill your orders on time and within budget.
Please reach out to us for more information about steel distribution for shipbuilding applications We’re happy to discuss your goals further.