Common Shapes

Roof drains are permanent installations that convey water from rooftops and canopies to the ground or an attached drainage system. They control the flow of water to prevent flooding and runoff damage. 

They can route stormwater away from roofs and canopies using one of three methods:

1. By connecting directly to drainage piping and the city sewers.
2. By transporting the water through drainage pipes to a reservoir or pond.
3. By directing the stormwater through gutters and pipes to the ground level, where it can drain away into the soil or nearby drains.

We provide 2 ¾”, 3 ¾”, and 4 ¾” aluminum drains. They’re corrosion-resistant and last long-term.

Flashing protects a roof’s vulnerable spots from water damage and leaks. Some areas are vulnerable to leaks or standing water, and they need metal reinforcement to ensure the water can’t accumulate or seep through the surface. 

Roof flashing can protect:

• Roof valleys
• Skylight perimeters
• Chimney perimeters
• Intersections between the roof and dormer walls
• And any other location that experiences runoff

While some flashing is made with roofing felt, plastic, or rubber, metal flashing is stronger and more durable, especially if it’s treated to be corrosion-resistant. Our roof flashing is made from rust-resistant aluminum that can withstand the elements and continually divert water from vulnerable points in the roof. All our products can also be custom spun to meet specific dimensions and provide optimal coverage.

Garbage and recycling bins need sturdy, well-fitting lids to keep the contents contained. Not only do they seal trash and recycling away, but they also minimize airborne contaminants, particulates, and odors. We produce garbage lids for a wide variety of bin sizes using cold-rolled steel. Our lids are durable, fire-safe, and built for light- and medium-duty applications. Our lids are also stylish and easy to clean, which make them ideal for healthcare facilities and other commercial properties. We produce spun lids for trash bins, canisters, and cylinder storage units.

We create flag stands in a variety of interior and exterior sizes, weights, and styles to accommodate every situation. Flag stands can double as umbrella stands for both interior and exterior applications, and they can hold poles that are 1″ or 1 1/4″ in diameter. 

Our flag base stand options include:

• Simple designs with smooth lines.
• Heavy flag stands for large flags.
• Light and scratch-resistant flag stand bases for mobile applications and traveling displays.

We produce all our flag stands from cold-rolled steel so they can withstand the elements and provide a sturdy base for any flag display. Customers can also choose between a plain matte finish, a brass or gold finish, or a chrome or silver finish. Browse our selection to find the right characteristics for your flag display or umbrella stand! We recommend choosing a matte finish if you plan to transport the flag frequently, as this design will help disguise wear.

We produce metal-spun hemispheres for a wide variety of applications, including:

• Architecture
• Ornaments
• Signage
• Hemispherical baking pans
• Elliptical tank heads

We can produce hollow metal spheres, sheet metal spheres, metal tubing, and more. Our team uses metal spinning processes to create hemispherical sections that are welded together and blended to create a smooth spherical shape. Choose between aluminum, brass, copper, or stainless steel for a high-quality metal sphere, hollow ball, or hemisphere with diameters ranging from 3″ to 36″.

We create metal-spun bowls to fulfill custom orders that call for strong, sturdy metal construction. Metal bowls and containers serve important functions in consumer, commercial, and industrial applications.

Common applications include:

• Cookware
• Household uses
• Lighting fixtures
• Vases and home decor

We can fulfill orders of metal-spun bowls using aluminum, brass, copper, or stainless steel, and provide dimensions ranging from 2″ in diameter to 36″.

Our versatile metal-spun trumpet bases are made from cold rolled steel in diameters of 12″, 16″, 18″, and 24″. When used as a support base of a table, trumpet bases provide a sleek, contemporary look to a dining area. They can also be used as decorative metal vases.

• Our durable metal housings may be manufactured from aluminum, brass, copper, cold rolled steel, and stainless steel. The sizes can be customized to accommodate various applications. Metal housings are typically used to enclose, protect, or contain certain types of equipment.
• Industries such as food processing rely on these housings.

However, diverse groups of industries ranging from oil and gas to automotive and sensitive electronics also are major consumers. Steel, stainless steel, aluminum and brass are common materials for metal spun housings.

• Our multipurpose cones can be spun from aluminum, cold-rolled steel, or stainless steel. They can be custom-sized and made to suit a variety of industrial, commercial, and domestic uses, including:
  • Roof vents
  • Funnels
  • Blenders
  • Bottom discharge tanks
  • Coffee roasters
  • Conical fermenter tanks
  • Air or vacuum dryers 
• While the conical shape is most frequently associated with items like rockets, missiles and bombshells, its unique shape lends itself to a variety of applications.
• Spun cones are pieces of seamless formed metal of varying lengths that have ends of two different diameters. Spun cones perform a variety of functions such as a cover or cap, but these spun cones usually work as either a funnel or a reducer for conveying or collecting gases, liquids or bulk solids.

• We can spin metal caps from aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, or steel, and sizes can be customized depending on the application.
• Metal caps are most commonly used as beverage covers or bottle seals.
• The food and beverage industry can benefit from metal spun caps to enclose containers safely and securely. 

• We fabricate custom domed end caps from cold rolled steel in a variety of sizes. These end caps can be used aesthetically to provide a round, finished edge to furniture or hand railing. They can also be used to cap the ends of industrial piping or tubing systems.
• Materials we use for domed end caps:
  • Brass
  • Copper
  • Aluminum
  • Stainless steel
  • Cold rolled steel 

• Metal Ferrule assemblies are required for the manufacturing of Coaxial Modules, Butterfly Modules and Optical Functional Modules and non standard stainless ceramic ferrule pigtail. 
• Our ferrules are fabricated from cold rolled steel and can be manufactured in a range of sizes to suit an application’s specific requirements. These metal bands are typically used for sealing, reinforcement, and fastening purposes.
• Materials we use for ferrules:
  • Brass
  • Copper
  • Aluminum
  • Stainless steel
  • Cold rolled steel 

• Custom metal funeral urns can be spun from aluminum, brass, or copper and sized according to the customer’s needs.
• Although funeral urns made from bronze and brass – both metals made from copper – are quite common, copper urns are found less frequently. Most urns made from copper are either spun into shape or made from sheets of copper that have been riveted together. 

• Our metal hoppers can be spun from aluminum, cold rolled steel, and stainless steel in various sizes depending on the end-use. These conical-shaped devices are well-suited for handling bulk materials in sanitary environments. Some popular hopper uses include:
  • Food processing storage
  • Food packaging auger hopper
  • makeup/cosmetic packaging feeder 
  • Pharmaceutical processing and storage containers 
  • Manually loaded plastic injection molding hopper bins 
• Hoppers help to eliminate welds and improve product flow and sanitary conditions.  

• These lids are ideal for covering the open end of a hopper, cup or cylinder. They can also be welded to the end of a cylinder to make a flat bottom or top tank.
• We fabricate aluminum, cold rolled steel, and stainless steel lids in many sizes. These multipurpose lids can serve as coverings for hopper openings, cups, garbage cans, or canisters. Additionally, the lids can be used to create flat bottom or flat top storage receptacles by welding them to the end of a cylinder.

• We can fabricate metal-recessed lighting housings or fixtures in aluminum, brass, copper, cold rolled steel, or stainless steel.
• Sizes and features can be customized as needed.
• Recessed lighting consists of one or more fixtures installed in the ceiling of your home via hollow openings that are typically cylindrical but can vary in size and design.
• This lighting setup allows you to insert a bulb into the hollow and project light downward into the room.