In this part, I’m going to cover different types of new structural products that could work for you. New structural comes in many shapes but I’m going to cover pipe and tubing that is round. Many steel mills produce oil country grade material. When they create steel there a chance for some to be rejected. We accumulate these rejects and sell them for fencing. CBI also imports and purchases domestically new round pipe and tubing. There are several different options and I know we can find the best fit for you!

New reject is a term commonly used in the pipe business. It refers to rejects that steel mills can’t sell at a premium price because of a minor defect. We purchase this pipe and offer it to customers as a new fencing product. It is extremely sturdy and strong with no fluid ran through it. Some come with ends that are upset, or larger than the tube, and some come plain end with no upset ends.

This week I’m going to talk about used oilfield products. We do a lot of oil country business. So, it’s no surprise we accumulate large quantities of used oil country pipe, sucker rods and wire rope. Used products like these are excellent for feedlot and property fencing. Used oilfield products are different than other fencing products in that they are heavy, with thick walls and longer lengths. OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods) needs to be strong to withstand the pressures of a well. Wall thickness is larger; cable is thicker, and the pieces usually come threaded with couplings.

Tubing is one of the most widely used products for fencing I can think of. Tubing comes in many different diameters and wall thicknesses. But the most commonly used tubing items are 2 3/8”, 2 7/8” and 3 ½”. They are typically used for posts and top rail. They can also be used as railing for applications that call for more strength.

Casing is a very strong and larger product for fencing. It is often used for bulls, buffalo and other large livestock fencing. The most common sizes of casing that are used are 4 ½”, 5 ½” and 7”. Casing can be used for countless applications including corner posts, H-braces and bollards. Believe me, if you need strength and size oilfield casing is the way to go.

Sucker Rods and Wire Rope are perfect for railing. The sizes of sucker rods are ¾”, 5/8”, 7/8” and 1”. They come in 25’ lengths and include a coupling for seamless railing on longer stretches of fence. Wire rope comes in many different types and sizes. The most coming types for fencing are shot line and sand line. Shot line is more expensive but difficult to source. Sand line is cheaper and easier to accumulate. Both work perfectly.

We offer all kinds of fencing accessories as well! If you need anything related to steel fencing supplies do not hesitate to ask. It can be difficult to find good looking used material, but CBI Pipe has been selling it for 30 years. You can trust that we will provide you with excellent material at a competitive price. Check out next week’s blog post for Part 2: New Structural Products. We will learn more about the different options that will work best for you!

Mike Beck, my father, started this company decades ago. Throughout his time in the industry he’s acquired priceless knowledge and learned many lessons. Today I want to share with you the three pillars of success we use every day in our business.

Honesty – Not a month passes without someone in our company hearing this phrase. “Do what you say you’re going to do. Do it honestly.” Many times, companies will not be honest with customers and this can lead to big problems down the road. Honesty is extremely important to us as. Providing quick and accurate information to customers and vendors is a top priority and one of the many reasons we excel.

Dedication – Nothing beats hard work and dedication. Here at CBI Pipe we live and breathe the steel pipe industry. It is a part of our lives. It’s a part of our family. It’s no surprise we’re second to none in providing true dedication to our customers, vendors and service providers. This sets us apart from the other guys.

Integrity – In business integrity can mean many things. But for this example, we’ll use CBI’s outstanding financial record. We pay our bills on-time every time. We expect the same from our receivables. Financial stability during these tough times is rare. CBI is one of those rare gemstones that you should hold on to.

So, what can you tell us about your pillars of success? Do you have lessons learned that you’d like to share? We would love to talk with you so please post in the comment section below and on our Facebook or Twitter!