Steel Tubing & Fabricated Components for Fitness Equipment
Fraser Steel has been a trusted fabrication partner for commercial exercise equipment manufacturers since the early 1970s. We deliver precision-fabricated components and complete assemblies built to the exacting tolerances required by commercial-grade fitness equipment. From cardio machines and selectorized strength equipment to power racks, rigs, and plate-loaded machines, Fraser Steel is the behind-the-scenes partner that keeps you on schedule and on spec.
Built for the Demands of Commercial Fitness
The fitness industry doesn’t forgive structural failure. Equipment bearing human weight under heavy loads, repetitive impacts, and daily use requires steel components manufactured with consistent wall thickness, tight tolerances, and clean, weld-ready surfaces. We fabricate tubular steel components for virtually every category of commercial exercise equipment, including:
When it’s time to innovate, they partner with Fraser Steel. OEMs rely on Fraser’s expert design and engineering SWAT team to take their ideas from paper to production. They also look to Fraser for ways to perfect part designs, streamline production, and increase productivity. Fraser is their secret weapon in the race to innovate.
- Treadmills and elliptical machines
- Stationary bikes and indoor cycling equipment
- Rowing machines and step machines
- Power racks, squat racks, and functional rigs
- Cable machines and selectorized strength equipment
- Plate-loaded and free weight machines
- Weight benches and storage systems
Why Use Fraser Steel for Exercise Equipment Tubular Components?
Commercial exercise equipment manufacturers rely on precision mechanical steel tubing because of its tighter dimensional tolerances, superior surface finish, and consistent weld characteristics. Fraser Steel works with the gauges and grades the industry demands:
- First in the Nation for Laser Tube Cutting: Fraser Steel was the first contract manufacturer in the United States to invest in laser tube cutting technology. That pioneering precision is built into every fabricated gym equipment component we produce.
- Operations at Scale: Our 80,000 sq. ft. facility produces over 2,000 custom tube parts annually. Fraser has the capacity and infrastructure to deliver both short-run prototypes and high-volume productions.
- Design & Engineering Support: Our engineering team works directly with product developers to optimize part geometry for manufacturability, reduce material waste, and streamline production before a single cut is made. We help fitness brands bring new machines to market faster.
- Made in the USA: Every component Fraser Steel fabricates is manufactured at our facility in Albertville, Minnesota, providing a reliable domestic supply chain.
- Decades of Fitness Industry Experience: We’ve been fabricating steel tubing for gym equipment and fitness equipment components since the early 1970s. We understand the structural demands, surface finish expectations, and production timelines required by commercial fitness manufacturing.
Steel Tubing Specifications for Fitness Equipment
Commercial exercise equipment manufacturers rely on precision mechanical steel tubing because of its tighter dimensional tolerances, superior surface finish, and consistent weld characteristics. Fraser Steel works with the gauges and grades the industry demands:
11-Gauge (0.120″ Wall): The standard for structural frames, weight benches, and plate-loaded machines, balancing strength with weight efficiency.
7-Gauge (0.180″ Wall): Used in heavy commercial applications requiring extreme load capacity, such as base plates and high-traffic club equipment.
Square, Rectangular & Oval Tubing: Ideal for frames, uprights, and structural members requiring stability and flat weld surfaces.
Round Tubing: Preferred for handgrips, pivot points, and rotating or telescoping components.
Commercial exercise equipment manufacturers rely on precision mechanical steel tubing because of its tighter dimensional tolerances, superior surface finish, and consistent weld characteristics. Fraser Steel works with the gauges and grades the industry demands:
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11-Gauge (0.120″ Wall): The standard for structural frames, weight benches, and plate-loaded machines, balancing strength with weight efficiency.
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7-Gauge (0.180″ Wall): Used in heavy commercial applications requiring extreme load capacity, such as base plates and high-traffic club equipment.
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Square, Rectangular & Oval Tubing: Ideal for frames, uprights, and structural members requiring stability and flat weld surfaces.
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Round Tubing: Preferred for handgrips, pivot points, and rotating or telescoping components.
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Why Use Fraser Steel for Exercise Equipment Tubular Components?
Get a complete manufacturing solution under one roof, backed by more than 50 years of experience in the fitness industry.
- First in the Nation for Laser Tube Cutting: Fraser Steel was the first contract manufacturer in the United States to invest in laser tube cutting technology. That pioneering precision is built into every fabricated gym equipment component we produce.
- Operations at Scale: Our 80,000 sq. ft. facility produces over 2,000 custom tube parts annually. Fraser has the capacity and infrastructure to deliver both short-run prototypes and high-volume productions.
- Design & Engineering Support: Our engineering team works directly with product developers to optimize part geometry for manufacturability, reduce material waste, and streamline production before a single cut is made. We help fitness brands bring new machines to market faster.
- Made in the USA: Every component Fraser Steel fabricates is manufactured at our facility in Albertville, Minnesota, providing a reliable domestic supply chain.
- Decades of Fitness Industry Experience: We’ve been fabricating steel tubing for gym equipment and fitness equipment components since the early 1970s. We understand the structural demands, surface finish expectations, and production timelines required by commercial fitness manufacturing.
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