A private house, which was featured on Grand Designs, included a bespoke staircase created by Steel Fabrication company, Steelway. They produced the staircase using a metal laser profiling machine at their manufacturing site in the Midlands. The stair treads were laser cut to spell out the shipping forecast in Morse code.
2017 saw a major investment for Steelway. The addition of a 3rd Laser cutting machine with integrated sheet handling system to the sum of £525,000,00 has allowed for the expansion of projects requiring intricate designs. The laser cutting machine is fully automated and allows for the creation of detailed bespoke steel fabrications.
Capable of processing 3 tonnes of steel in just 8 hours, this makes it ideal for fabrications both on private projects or larger architectural applications. They also have a 220 tonne press with bed capacity of 4 metres.
The introduction of the lasers means keeping all works in house and has changed Steelway’s approach on how they design and manufacture their products, creating major efficiencies in their manufacturing process and creating less material wastage.
This machinery provides the ability to turn designs into reality, creating bespoke steel staircases and balustrades to meet the vision of architects.
Staircases offer a practical solution to move between spaces, but there is no reason why these transitional spaces can’t be as beautifully designed as the rest of the building. With an array of tread, balustrade and structural components available, modern staircases can become striking architectural focal points. There are many materials to choose from but a popular option in modern architecture is steel.
In addition to this project Steelway have produced many complex and simple steel stairs to meet architects requirements in a range of materials and finishes. Safety is combined with good design to provide buildings with an enduring feature.
Manufactured staircases can be fitted with a variety of handrail and balustrade options. Some options available include glass balustrades, perforated infill panels, mild steel polyester powder coated or painted finishes. The selection will depend on the buildings overall feel or the architects vision.
Steelway have recently celebrated 90 years of trading. Their long standing history as a manufacturing power house of the Midlands is just one of the reasons why Architects trust them to bring their designs to life. Steelway have the ability to design, manufacture and install a range of architectural metalwork solutions including steel staircases and handrails.