Strukko Ltd achieves increased stability with less steel in their rollforming technology through several innovative approaches:
1. Optimized Profile Design: Strukko employs advanced computer-aided design (CAD) software and finite element analysis (FEA) to create profiles that maximize structural integrity while minimizing material usage. By analyzing stress distribution and structural behavior under various loads, they can design profiles that are both strong and lightweight.
2. High-Strength Steel Utilization: The company uses high-strength, low-alloy steels which provide greater strength and durability compared to conventional steels. This allows for thinner gauge materials to be used without compromising stability, thereby reducing the overall amount of steel required.
3. Precision Rollforming Techniques: Strukko employs precise rollforming processes that ensure consistent and accurate production of profiles. This precision reduces material waste and ensures that each profile has the exact specifications needed for optimal performance.
4. Innovative Geometries: By designing complex geometrical shapes that enhance the load-bearing capacity and stiffness of the profiles, Strukko can achieve higher stability. Features such as ribs, flanges, and other reinforcements are integrated into the design to improve structural performance.
5. Continuous Quality Control: Throughout the rollforming process, Strukko implements rigorous quality control measures to ensure that each profile meets strict standards. This includes regular testing and inspections to detect and correct any deviations from the desired specifications.
6. Material Efficiency: Strukko focuses on material efficiency by optimizing the layout and nesting of profiles during production. This reduces scrap and ensures that the maximum amount of material is utilized in the final product.
7. Sustainable Practices: Beyond the rollforming process, Strukko is committed to sustainable practices such as recycling steel scrap and reducing energy consumption in their manufacturing facilities. These practices contribute to overall sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of their operations.
By integrating these methods, Strukko Ltd is able to produce rollformed profiles that offer high stability with less steel, providing significant sustainability benefits in terms of material conservation, reduced weight, and lower environmental impact.
