FAQ

A: FSS is a steel structure manufacturer and project supplier, not only a trading company. It combines engineering coordination, detailing, fabrication, quality control and export support within the agreed project scope.

A: The FSS team has more than 20 years of experience in steel structure products and fabrication. This experience covers industrial buildings, heavy structural components, tubular trusses, box-section members and other custom steelwork.

A: FSS is based in Shandong Province, China, with its company operations centered in Qingdao. Factory visits and project meetings can be arranged by appointment.

A: FSS reports annual steel structure production capacity of more than 30,000 tons. Available capacity for an individual order is confirmed according to the product mix, fabrication complexity, inspection requirements and production schedule.

A: FSS supports international steel structure projects and can evaluate shipment to different destination markets. Feasibility is confirmed according to the destination, import requirements, available shipping routes, cargo dimensions and the agreed Incoterm.

A: Yes. FSS has an in-house engineering and technical team, including Tekla detailing personnel. Depending on the project, FSS can provide structural design coordination, Tekla modeling, shop drawings and fabrication; where local registration, stamping, approval or specialist design is required, the client's Engineer of Record (EOR) or local engineer retains final responsibility for code compliance.

A: FSS can coordinate structural design, detailing and fabrication as an integrated project scope. For overseas projects, FSS does not normally undertake the complete local installation contract; it can provide erection drawings and technical documents and, when agreed, arrange engineers or technicians for site guidance while the client's local contractor performs the installation.

A: FSS uses equipment for CNC laser, plasma and flame cutting, automatic submerged-arc welding, H-section assembly and straightening, CNC pipe cutting, shot blasting and gas-shielded welding. The production route and equipment are selected according to the component geometry, material, weld requirements and inspection plan.

A: Yes. FSS manufactures heavy structural members and box-section columns and beams, supported by dedicated box-section production lines. Component feasibility is reviewed against drawings, welding requirements, workshop handling and transport constraints.

A: Yes. FSS reports more than 20 welders certified by the American Welding Society (AWS). Applicable welder qualification records and project welding requirements should be confirmed during technical review.

A: FSS has experience fabricating heavy components, including an individual steel column weighing close to 40 tons. This is a production reference rather than a stated maximum; feasible size and weight are evaluated case by case based on geometry, fabrication method, lifting, inland transport and shipping requirements.

A: Yes. FSS can provide drawing-controlled custom fabrication and project-specific detailing within an agreed scope. Quotations are based on the issued drawings, material specifications, fabrication requirements, surface treatment, inspection scope and delivery terms.

A: FSS does not apply one fixed MOQ to all steel fabrication projects. Order feasibility is evaluated according to the drawings, material requirements, fabrication complexity, total quantity and production arrangement.

A: FSS controls production against approved drawings, specifications and the agreed inspection and test plan. Typical controls include incoming material review, dimensional inspection, welding process control, visual inspection, specified NDT, surface-treatment checks and final release records; exact tolerances and documentation are project-dependent.

A: FSS manufactures welded H-section and box-section members, steel tubular trusses, industrial building frames, warehouses, workshops, steel platforms, bridge structures, large-span and space structures, and structural frames for multi-storey or prefabricated buildings. The exact supply scope is confirmed from the project drawings and specifications.

A: Yes. FSS manufactures custom steel structures for warehouses and industrial buildings. Typical project spans are approximately 20-60 meters, depending on the structural system and project requirements; wider buildings can use multi-span arrangements with intermediate columns, with the final layout determined by use, loads, local codes and structural design.

A: Yes. FSS can manufacture workshop and factory steel structures designed to accommodate overhead cranes. The crane capacity, duty class, wheel loads, runway arrangement, building geometry and local design requirements must be provided and incorporated by the responsible structural designer.

A: A pre-engineered building (PEB) is a coordinated steel building system in which the main frames, secondary members and connections are engineered and fabricated for efficient site assembly. FSS can supply project-specific PEB and steel building packages, subject to the agreed design, envelope, accessory and documentation scope.

A: Yes. FSS manufactures steel truss bridge structures and related fabricated components according to approved design documents. Bridge design approval, local code compliance, erection engineering and site works remain subject to the project scope and the responsible local engineering parties.

A: Yes. Steel frames can be used for greenhouse structures where the member system, corrosion protection, cladding interfaces and environmental loads are properly designed. FSS can evaluate custom fabrication or supply from approved drawings and project specifications.

A: Yes. Steel framing can provide an efficient structure for carports and covered parking. FSS can manufacture project-specific frames, while the final design must account for span, wind, snow where applicable, drainage, roofing and local approval requirements.

A: Yes. FSS can supply structural steel systems for aircraft hangars. The solution is developed according to the required clear space, hangar-door interface, aircraft operations, design loads, corrosion protection and applicable local codes.

A: FSS can provide detailing and fabrication for multi-storey and high-rise steel building structures within the agreed project scope. Because these projects involve complex structural, seismic, fire and local approval requirements, the final design and compliance responsibility normally remains with the client's EOR or locally registered engineer.

A: FSS can supply structural steel frames and agreed components for prefabricated or residential building projects. Wall, roof, insulation, finishes, MEP systems and local residential approvals are included only when expressly defined in the contract scope.

A: FSS has fabrication capability for tubular trusses, space structures and other large-span steelwork used in venues such as exhibition centers and transport facilities. Each project is reviewed for design responsibility, component size, connection complexity, trial assembly, inspection, transport and erection requirements.

A: A steel truss roof uses triangulated steel members to transfer roof loads efficiently across a span. It can reduce the need for internal columns and is commonly used for industrial buildings, hangars and public venues; member sizes, truss depth, connections and bracing must be designed for the specific project.

A: FSS can coordinate design, detailing and fabrication to the code and project specification agreed during technical review, including GB, AISC-based or Eurocode-based requirements where applicable. The governing edition, national annexes, load criteria and responsibility matrix must be defined, and any required local engineering registration or approval remains with the client's EOR or local engineer.

A: Yes. FSS uses Tekla Structures for 3D modeling, connection detailing, shop drawings and fabrication information. Model deliverables, drawing status, approval workflow and file formats are agreed for each project.

A: FSS can develop or coordinate structural solutions using the project code criteria provided and can support the client's local engineer. Where local registration, stamping, authority approval, special regulations or complex engineering are involved, the client's EOR or locally registered engineer must review and accept the final design for local compliance.

A: Structural calculations can be provided when they are included in the agreed engineering scope and sufficient design inputs are available. The required format, code basis, load combinations and review responsibility must be confirmed, and locally stamped calculations or statutory submissions are normally handled by the client's EOR or local engineer.

A: Please provide the building location and use, dimensions and column layout, design codes, dead and live loads, wind, snow and seismic criteria, crane or equipment loads, geotechnical information where relevant, fire and corrosion requirements, cladding interfaces and any architectural or process constraints. Existing drawings, specifications and the required delivery scope should also be included.

A: FSS can provide foundation layout information, column reactions and other structural interface data when included in the project scope. Because foundation design depends on local soil conditions, geotechnical data, seismic requirements and local codes, the final foundation design and approval are typically completed or verified by the client's local structural or civil engineer.

A: FSS has AWS-certified welders and qualified inspection personnel. FSS does not hold EN 1090, Factory Production Control (FPC) or CE company certification; current company, personnel and project-specific qualification documents should be reviewed during supplier prequalification rather than inferred from a fabrication standard or material certificate.

A: Welding quality is controlled through approved drawings and procedures, qualified personnel, fit-up and process checks, visual inspection and any specified NDT. Acceptance criteria, hold points, traceability and the welding documentation package are defined by the applicable project specification and agreed inspection plan.

A: Yes. FSS can perform or arrange NDT such as ultrasonic testing (UT) and magnetic particle testing (MT) when required. The method, coverage, acceptance standard, personnel qualification and reporting requirements must be stated in the contract, drawings or inspection and test plan; NDT is not automatically applied at one fixed level to every component.

A: Yes. Third-party inspection can be coordinated with an agreed inspection body or a client-nominated inspector. The inspection stages, notice period, access, acceptance criteria, report format, cost and schedule impact should be agreed before production.

A: Surface preparation and coating are performed or coordinated according to the agreed project system, which may include blasting, shop primer, multi-coat paint or hot-dip galvanizing. Steel condition, preparation grade, coating products, dry-film thickness, color, repair method and inspection records must be specified; galvanizing and special coating documentation are provided only within the agreed scope.

A: Structural steel can lose strength and stiffness at high temperatures, so the required protection depends on the building's fire-resistance requirements and local codes. When specified, FSS can coordinate fire-protection coatings or related systems within the agreed supply scope; the required fire rating and protection design must be defined by the project designer and applicable regulations.

A: FSS can coordinate inland transport from the factory to the agreed Chinese port under the contracted delivery term. Vehicle type, lifting and securing arrangements, route restrictions and permits for oversized cargo are reviewed according to the component dimensions and shipment plan.

A: Export packing is planned according to the component type, handling method and shipping mode. Members are identified and bundled or supported as appropriate, while connection plates, bolts and smaller parts are packed and labeled for traceability; any special wrapping, crating or corrosion protection must be agreed in the packing specification.

A: Yes. FSS can review member lengths, shipping splits, nesting and loading arrangements to improve cargo utilization and handling. The suitable solution may use standard containers, open-top or flat-rack equipment, breakbulk or other modes, subject to cargo dimensions, route availability, safety and the freight quotation.

A: FSS provides standard export documents such as the Commercial Invoice, Packing List and Bill of Lading. A standard Certificate of Origin can be provided when required; preferential certificates or country-specific documents depend on the destination and project, while EN 10204 3.1 material certificates and relevant NDT, inspection, painting or galvanizing records are provided according to the agreed quality-documentation scope.

A: Production lead time varies by project and is confirmed during quotation or contract review. It depends on order volume, fabrication complexity, material availability, surface treatment, inspection requirements and the current production schedule; FSS provides a project-specific schedule after the technical and commercial scope is confirmed.

A: FSS can evaluate shipment to most commercially accessible destinations. Confirmation depends on the destination port, cargo size, available service, import and documentary requirements, trade restrictions and the agreed Incoterm, so the destination should be provided at the quotation stage.

A: FSS does not normally undertake the complete overseas installation contract. It can provide erection drawings and technical documents and, when agreed for a specific project, arrange engineers or technicians for site guidance; the client's local construction team remains responsible for installation execution, safety, equipment and local compliance.

A: Steel frames are typically shop-fabricated and designed for systematic site assembly, often using bolted connections. Actual erection complexity depends on member size, tolerances, temporary stability, lifting plans, connection type and site conditions, so installation must follow approved drawings and a competent erection method.

A: There is no single erection period for all steel buildings. Duration depends on steel tonnage, building geometry, connection details, site access, lifting equipment, crew size, weather, temporary works, cladding and local inspections; the local contractor should prepare the erection schedule from the issued construction documents.

A: Yes. FSS can provide erection drawings, member marks, connection details and relevant technical information within the agreed document scope. The local contractor remains responsible for the detailed erection method, temporary stability, lifting operations, site safety and compliance with local construction requirements.

A: FSS can supply technical drawings, calculations or product documents included in the contract and can respond to engineering queries. Permit applications, statutory submissions, local engineering stamps and authority approvals are normally managed by the client, EOR, architect or local consultant.

A: FSS commonly works with a deposit and balance structure, with 30% advance payment and 70% balance being a typical arrangement. The exact payment method, milestones, documentary conditions and timing are confirmed in the quotation and contract for each project.

A: FSS uses project-based pricing rather than a fixed discount policy. Pricing reflects steel tonnage, material requirements, fabrication complexity, surface treatment, inspection, delivery scope and order volume; larger or repeat projects can be reviewed for procurement and production efficiencies and quoted on their specific merits.

A: FSS can manufacture to agreed drawings, specifications, inspection plans and acceptance criteria used for international projects. Quality should be evaluated through the applicable standard, approved procedures, personnel qualifications, inspection results and document package; FSS does not represent this as EN 1090, FPC or CE company certification.

A: After shipment, FSS can provide document clarification, technical coordination and review of reported manufacturing or fit-up issues within the agreed scope. Where appropriate, corrective guidance, replacement items or site technical support can be handled according to the evidence, contract terms and project circumstances.

A: Warranty terms are agreed according to the specific project scope, product requirements and contract; FSS does not publish one fixed warranty period for every order. If a manufacturing quality issue is identified within the agreed warranty scope, FSS will review it and provide technical or corrective support in accordance with the contract.

A: Yes. Prospective clients can arrange a factory visit in advance to review relevant production capability and quality-control processes. The visit schedule, safety requirements, photography and access to active customer work are subject to confirmation and confidentiality controls.

A: English is the primary language used by FSS for international projects, including commercial communication, technical coordination and project documentation. Chinese-English communication is handled directly by the FSS team, while additional language support can be coordinated when required for a specific project.