ocelové

Ocelové is a Czech adjective meaning made of steel or relating to steel. It is commonly used to describe materials, components or technologies that involve steel, appearing in everyday and technical language in phrases such as ocelové pláty (steel plates), ocelové trubky (steel tubes), ocelové nosníky (steel beams) or ocelové dráty (steel wires). The form is derived from the noun ocel (steel) and is widely used in catalogs, specifications and construction documents.

Steel itself is an iron alloy with a controlled content of carbon and other elements to achieve desired properties such as strength, hardness and ductility. Major categories include carbon steels, alloy steels and stainless steels, each designed for different applications and environments. Stainless steels, for example, offer corrosion resistance, while tool steels are optimized for hardness and wear resistance.

Production and processing of steel involve melting and refining iron, followed by alloying and shaping through processes such as the basic oxygen furnace or electric arc furnace, followed by rolling, forging and heat treatment. These steps produce sheets, plates, bars, tubes and many other ocelové products used across industries.

Common applications of steel and ocelové products include construction (steel beams and reinforce­ment), automotive and railway components, machinery, tools and hardware. Steel is valued for its strength, durability and recyclability, with recycling playing a significant role in reducing environmental impact.