Q. Why buy from Jade Sterling?
A. As one of the nation’s premier distribution centers in the United States for steel bar and rod products, we can offer quick deliveries at some of the most competitive prices in the industry.
Q. How is Jade Sterling Steel able to provide quick deliveries on steel used to produce dowel rods or other steel products?
A. With four major warehouses located in Cleveland and Chicago, as well strategically placed satellite warehouses, we have the capacity to stock various types of steel throughout the country for just in time delivery.
Q. How can Jade-Sterling have steel bar delivered to users all over the county such as that used to produce dowel rod and other steel products?
A. With two full time traffic managers available, we are able to secure trucks for orders of 5,000 pounds to full truck loads or even rail cars.
Q. How is Jade Sterling able to supply steel at such competitive numbers?
A. We are opportunistic buyers with long-term relationships with several major mills and are able to take advantage of large tonnage inventory buys at discounted pricing.
Q. Can you field questions or offer advice regarding types of grades or conditions most appropriate for a specific application such as dowel rod or other product?
A. We have an experienced in-house metallurgist always available to field questions and discuss your options. For instance we can answer questions such as;
Q. What are smooth dowel rods used for?
A. Smooth dowel rod is often used in concrete to keep the concrete from lifting. Dowel rod allows for concrete expansion and contraction which can occur upon weather and moisture changes.
Q. What sizes are popular to produce dowel rods?
A. Common sizes purchased to produce dowel rod are 1/2″, 5/8″, 3/4″, 7/8″, 1″, 1-1/8″, 1-1/4″ and 1-3/8″. These bars are often shear cut or saw cut to specific lengths such as 18″ depending on the application.
Q. What types of grade are used to produce products such as dowel rods?
A. Bar purchased to produce dowel rods is commonly purchased in grades such as , A615 Grade 40, A615 Grade 60 and sometimes even as no grade.
