Alps Welding fabricates custom process equipment for industrial customers, including the steelmaking industry. As a steelmaking equipment fabricator, we work with equipment designers, EPCs and plant teams to manufacture pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks and assemblies around their project requirements.
At our facility in Woodbridge, Ontario, we provide fabrication and mechanical engineering support for the equipment we manufacture. We can work from customer drawings or help develop the mechanical details needed for fabrication.
Supporting the Systems Around Steel Production
Steel plants depend on supporting systems for cooling, gas handling, water treatment and energy recovery. These systems create requirements for custom fabricated equipment with specific dimensions, connections and operating conditions.
For example, some steelmaking heat recovery systems transfer energy from hot off-gas into water or steam for use elsewhere in the plant. The process designer establishes the required duty and system arrangement, while equipment fabrication must reflect the specified service conditions.
Custom Equipment for Steel Plant Systems
Heat Exchangers and Cooling Equipment
Heat transfer equipment can form part of plant cooling and energy recovery systems. Alps Welding manufactures shell-and-tube heat exchangers, condensers and economizers to project requirements. Fabrication details can include the shell, tube assembly, connections and supports, with the scope agreed for each unit.
Explore our heat exchanger fabrication projects for examples of our manufacturing capabilities.
Pressure Vessels and Tanks
Utility and treatment systems may require pressure vessels, process tanks or other containment equipment. We fabricate custom units with the specified materials, internal arrangements, access openings and nozzle locations.
Our pressure vessel projects show equipment built for a range of industrial applications. Applicable construction codes, registration, examination and testing requirements are established for each project.
Piping and Skid Assemblies
Some plant systems combine vessels, piping and structural supports within a single package. Our skid fabrication and assembly capabilities help bring these components together within the agreed scope. Shop assembly allows teams to check connection locations, access and physical fit before shipment.
Fabrication Around Operating and Installation Requirements
Steel mill equipment fabrication starts with understanding the intended service. Pressure, temperature, fluid composition and any dust or solids exposure need to be reflected in the equipment specification. Material selection and construction details follow those requirements.
The installed arrangement also matters. Nozzles need to align with connecting piping, supports need to suit the equipment layout, and removable covers need adequate clearance for maintenance.
Our mechanical engineering support includes vessel calculations, 3D modelling and fabrication drawings for equipment we manufacture. Early review helps resolve these details before shop work begins.
What to Send Your Steelmaking Equipment Fabricator
A clear enquiry helps us define the fabrication scope and prepare a useful quotation. Share the information available for your project, including:
- Equipment drawings, datasheets and intended application.
- Design conditions, material grades and internal components.
- Required codes, registration, inspection and testing.
- Connections, installation clearances and shipping restrictions.
- Customer-supplied items, assembly responsibilities and target delivery date.
Our guide to pressure vessel inspection and testing explains requirements buyers can address when preparing an enquiry.
Discuss Your Steelmaking Fabrication Project
Planning new equipment or a replacement assembly for a steel plant? Share your drawings and specifications with Alps Welding so we can review the manufacturing scope, mechanical support and delivery requirements.