UltraSTEEL™ technology maximizes the strength to weight ratio and significantly improves screw retention, thereby reducing cost and environmental impact.
The Hadley Group is now one of the foremost suppliers of galvanised steel reinforcement sections for the PVC-U window industry, rolling millions of linear metres each year for a long list of distinguished companies, many of them household names.
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This success has been achieved by careful consideration of the needs of customers and our ability to produce bespoke rolled sections rapidly and cost effectively to suit changing markets.
Technical advice - Just Ask Hadley
We provide comprehensive technical advise, helping those companies seeking cost-down solutions to meet specific engineering and production needs. We have a wealth of experience in window reinforcement and are a world leader in the design of cold rolled steel sections.
UltraSTEEL™ technology helps reduce cost, improves screw retention and is better for the environment too
Almost all window frames produced in PVC-U materials can benefit from galvanised steel reinforcement sections produced by the Hadley group’s patented UltraSTEEL™ process. This unique process is recognised around the world as the leading technology in cold rolled steel manufacture. It provides many benefits including:
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Reduced raw material usage - lowering cost and environmental impact
Savings of up to 20% in material thickness can be achieved, and therefore the primary benefit of the UltraSTEEL™ process is a reduction in raw material costs
Enhanced Screw Retention
The UltraSTEEL™ cross-section ensures that every screw is in contact with a material thickness greater than the nominal gauge of the steel.
Greater Load Carrying Capacity
During the UltraSTEEL™ process the entire surface area of the steel strip is work hardened, therefore increasing the yield strength of the finished section.
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