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Equipment
& Capabilities
World-class, award-winning custom metal buildings and components have been fabricated by Whirlwind Steel since 1955. Whether you need the pinpoint accuracy of robotic welding, or want the expertise of certified professional welders for large-scale projects, Whirlwind Steel is always your best choice.
Between our primary manufacturing plant in Texas and our newest facility in Georgia, Whirlwind Steel offers you a combined total of over 500,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity turning out over 150,000,000 pounds of exceptional steel products every year. At Whirlwind Steel you’ll always find the best manufacturing technology available being operated by experienced professionals.
- Both Hot-rolled and Cold-form Steel Custom Building Systems and Components
- An in-house team of over 50 engineering and drafting professionals ready to help you with even the most challenging projects
- Multiple Manufacturing Facilities Mean Short Lead and Delivery Times
- IAS Certified Quality Operations
Precision
Welding Capabilities
Every fabrication project is, in reality, a custom application which means you need access to the best solution. The latest robotic technology and highly skilled and experienced welders are both available when you work with Whirlwind Steel.
Robotic Welding
Robotic welding solutions for structural steel projects is available at both of Whirlwind Steel’s manufacturing facilities. While previously limited to volume output of identical parts, the latest BEAMMASTER from AGT offers custom options for even a single piece order. Whether you’re looking for beam or column welding applications, Whirlwind has a robotic solution ready to go.
Autowelding - Conrac
Automatic beam welders ensures better productivity and faster throughput on both straight and tapered beams. Our Conrac-branded welder automatically welds both flanges of the beam at once, delivering the penetration you need on up to 1/2″ web and 1 1/2″ flange, up to 50′ long — all in one operation, one pass, and from one side. Welds are uniform and exceed the quality demanded of most construction codes. Paired with the use of our Ultrasonic weld examination program, you can rest assured the welds will last.
Welding Professionals
Whether you choose the newest technology or the expertise of manual welding, Whirlwind offers the best of both worlds.
Plasma Cutter
Plasma cutters are the most effective way of cutting both thin and thick sheets of steel and other metals. High-definition plasma cutters use a torch, mixtures of gases, and concentrated electrical currents to make a precision cut. Our computer-controlled torches can cut steel up to 38.1 mm (1.5 in.) thick while eliminating molten material at the bottom of the cut.
Rollforming
Equipment
Whirlwind only uses roll formers that are industrial strength, highly calibrated and using multiple sets of rollers to bend and form metal sheets, strips, rods and even custom-shaped steel products. Whether you need wall panels, purlins or standing seam roof panels, Whirlwind has the best equipment to handle any job.
Beck Connex Controllers
All of Whirlwind’s roll form production lines feature Beck Controllers. The Connex integration system eliminates the need for manual data entry by providing an interface that can download jobs with material verification. This ensures that our entire product line of steel panels offers unparalleled and consistent quality.
Panels Profiles
We have enhanced the capabilities of our Bradbury Double High Sheet Line with the addition of rafts, stands and for our popular panels offering of purlin-bearing legs, a new set of Super Span roll tooling and new Low Rib tooling
Secondary & Structural
Cold form production is manufactured with Bradbury equipment. This includes the ability to roll eave struts, as well as producing Cees & Zees and even custom shapes. The improved efficiencies and enhanced quality provided by the Bradbury QTR are self-evident when inspecting any of our full line of finished products.
Coil
Inventory
Our dedicated procurement professionals work diligently to ensure we maintain a complete inventory of steel coil in a wide range of gauges, widths along with a multitude of colors, coatings, and substrates. We can source material for most needs and applications.
Paint
Line
For structural members, color and durable coatings are an important part of product production and field performance, so Whirlwind has invested heavily in pre-heating, vented paint booth and exit drying equipment.
For light gauge panel and trim products, Whirlwind features the full spectrum of Sherwin-Williams industrial paints. We also offer tough, durable solutions for a wide variety of coatings and finishing requirements.
Quality
Control
Whirlwind Steel takes Quality Control very seriously. To ensure that our products are of the highest quality, a team of fully qualified Quality Technicians work to maintain high standards of quality and safety throughout the entire production process. Quality Technicians also work to identify any potential issues and can address any problems quickly and efficiently.
Professional Certifications:
- AWS CWI
- ASNT ACCP Level II Visual Inspector and Optical Testing
- ASNT NDT Level II UTT
- ASNT NDT Level II & Level III UTSW
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FM approvals certify products and services with a unique focus on objectively testing property loss prevention products and services, and certifying those that meet rigorous loss prevention standards.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation is the agency charged with licensing and regulating businesses and professionals in the State of Florida.
The AWS mission is to advance the science, technology, and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes worldwide, including brazing, soldering and thermal spraying.
The Texas Department of Insurance regulates the state’s insurance industry, oversees the administration of the Texas workers’ compensation system, performs the duties of the State Fire Marshal’s Office, and provides administrative support to the office of injured employee counsel - a separate agency.
UL Certification- Our steel parts are UL-listed, meaning they conform to the highest standards of quality, technical integrity, and performance.
MBMA and its manufacturing members have worked together as partners to further its mission: to conduct research, to help advance building codes and standards, and to educate the construction community. Our passion is to support a strong, sustainable metal building systems industry that meets the needs of owners and overall society.
IAS accredits the inspection programs of companies that design and fabricate custom-engineered metal building systems. The accreditation is based on the requirements in IAS Accreditation Criteria AC472, the International Building Code, and related standards. The criteria cover inspections of metal building system elements that are essential for designing, specifying, constructing, or approving metal building systems.
Meet One of Our Quality Technicians
Our Quality Technicians are subject matter experts who are responsible for the quality assurance and improvement of Whirlwind Steel’s products and services. They are certified as AWS CWI (American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector) which is a globally recognized certification in the welding industry. Our Quality Technicians ensure that all products and services meet customer requirements and industry standards through rigorous testing, inspection, and other quality control measures.
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