FAQs - Hall and Pickles

Do you offer material certification?Toggle

We offer full traceability on all of our products with full material test certification available upon request.

How is your steel delivered?Toggle

Our Steel is delivered on Rigid and Articulated vehicles

How long will I wait for delivery?Toggle

Hall & Pickles offer unrivalled delivery service levels with over 96% of orders delivered within 48 hours.

Do you deliver nationwide?Toggle

Hall & Pickles deliver to all parts of the UK.

Do you sell to the general public?Toggle

We sell to the public on a cash basis where safe offloading facilities are available.

Do you offer credit facilities?Toggle

We offer 30 day credit terms to qualifying customers.

Laser cut steel

What drawing files can you work with?Toggle

STEP, X_T files, DXF, DWG, although STEP or X_T will dramatically speed up the CAD process and enable us to turn your quote around quicker.

How long will my order take?Toggle

Our lead time is generally between 5-7 working days.

What types of metal can you laser?Toggle

We can cut Mild Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Copper and Brass.

What are the benefits of Laser cutting?Toggle

Laser cutting offers flexibility, precision and speed.

Flooring

Is it chequer or checker plate?Toggle

It can be either, but checker is the more popular worldwide.

What is floor plate?Toggle

Often referred to as Durbar, chequer, floor, tread or diamond studded plate it has a raised surface pattern providing extreme slip resistance, easy cleaning and erosion reduction.

What is open mesh flooring used for?Toggle

It is used in mezzanine floors, industrial walkways and staircases.

What is open mesh flooring made from?Toggle

Open mesh flooring is made from flat, round and square bar manufactured using a forge welding process.

Heavy Section

What is the largest beam size carried in stock?Toggle

Our huge range extends all the way up to 914x605x224!

Can I buy heavy section sawn to specific length?Toggle

We offer precision square and mitre cutting on all sections saving time and waste.

Do heavy sections come with test certificates?Toggle

Hall & pickles offer full mill test certification available upon request.

What is the longest standard rolled length of universal beam?Toggle

Whilst it is size dependant beams are usually rolled up to 18.3m in length.

Flat Products

Are your sheet and plates offered with full traceability?Toggle

All our sheet and plate are offered with full mill test certification available upon request.

How much sheet and plate does Hall & Pickles sell annually?Toggle

Hall & Pickles sell over 15000 tonnes annually.

What is the average lead time for sheet/plate decoiled to size?Toggle

Our decoiling service offers delivery within 5-7 days.

Are there standard pack sizes for sheet steel?Toggle

Our standard pack sizes are approximately 2 tonnes.

Hollow Section & Tubular

Are hollow sections supplied fully traceable?Toggle

All our hollow sections are supplied with full mill test certification upon request.

Where are hollow sections made?Toggle

The main manufacturing sites in the UK are Hartlepool and Corby

What are the main specifications for hollow sections?Toggle

Hollow sections are produced in BSEN10219 and BSEN10210 IN S235 and S355 grades.

Why is UK manufactured steel considered the best?Toggle

The highest quality standards and after sales service sets UK produced steel as the best in Europe

Re-Rolled Products

Are re-rolled products fully traceable?Toggle

Hall & Pickles offer full mill test certification upon request.

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