Stalen

Stalen is the plural form of the Dutch noun staal, meaning steel. The term is used to refer to steel materials and products, such as stalen balken (steel beams), stalen platen (steel plates), stalen staven (steel rods), and stalen buizen (steel tubes). In construction, manufacturing, and metalworking, stalen are specified and handled according to project requirements.

Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon, often with other elements to improve properties such as strength, hardness, and ductility. Common grades include carbon steel, alloy steel, and roestvast staal, the Dutch term for stainless steel. The choice of grade depends on the intended application, environmental exposure, and performance needs.

Manufacturing and processing: Modern steel is produced in integrated mills or electric arc furnaces, using iron ore, scrap, and coal. After smelting, the material is refined, cast, and then rolled or extruded into various shapes and thicknesses. Heat treatment, coating, and surface finishing are commonly applied to achieve specific mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.

Usage and context: The plural form stalen appears in technical specifications, procurement documents, and construction drawings to denote multiple steel components or products. The term encompasses a wide range of forms, from structural elements to machine parts, and is used across industries such as construction, automotive, and manufacturing.