Machine Shop/Project Spotlight: Structural Steel

Posted on Mar 06, 2024

PEN Manufacturing worked on structural steel for a construction project in the Wilmington area. It involved 80,000 pounds of steel meticulously crafted into 44 frames, which will be part of a seven-mile-long tunnel. The customer entrusted PEN Manufacturing with the task of producing frames that would play a crucial role in supporting pumps during the tunnel boring process.

Type: Structural steel segment of a large-scale construction project in the Wilmington area. 

Customer: N/A

Industry: Construction

Purpose: The stainless steel frames should provide robust support for pumps inside an extensive tunnel.

About Structural Steel:

Structural steel is renowned for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, making it a versatile and indispensable material in construction projects. This allows for the creation of robust and durable structures without increasing the overall weight. In addition to its impressive function, structural steel is also recognized for its cost-effectiveness, providing a practical solution for various construction needs. The benefits of structural steel extend across a range of infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, and tunnels.

About Pen Manufacturing:

Pen Manufacturing has been servicing California's precision metal parts, structural steel, and sheet metal needs for over 40 years. Our full service machine shop focuses on leveraging the highest technology equipment with our experienced skilled team members. 

Pen Manufacturing Los Angeles prides itself in running a flexible shop, one that can quickly and efficiently meet the needs of its customers. Short-run and prototype components can sometimes be completed in as little as 2-3 days, with a typical turnaround time for scheduled work being finished in 4-6 weeks, depending on the complexity of the project and any outside processing 

that may be required. 

Production quantities from 1 to 5000 can be handled in-house, depending on the size of the component. Along with the machining, welding, and metal fabrication services, additional in-house capabilities at Pen Manufacturing include plumbing, hydraulic assembly, electrical wiring, glass-beading, and delivery to the customer’s site.