HOW THE COURT TAKES SHAPE
Padel Court Manufacturing Process
PadelSpan manufactures padel court steelwork in Hebei, China. Our factory prepares steel profiles, cuts and welds assemblies, applies protective finishes, inspects components and packs the equipment for export. Every production stage follows the selected court drawings and component schedule.
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THE PRODUCTION ROUTE
Five stages. One coordinated court.
Follow the steelwork through preparation, assembly and finishing. Each stage connects back to the selected model and its drawings.
- 01Material selection
- 02Cutting & preparation
- 03Welding & assembly
- 04Surface preparation
- 05Coating & colour
Select the steel for the court configuration
Columns, beams, mesh frames and base plates each have a defined role in the enclosure.
We select galvanized steel profiles for posts, beams, mesh frames and base plates according to the padel court model. Section dimensions, wall thickness and connection details are set out in the manufacturing drawings, creating a clear basis for cutting, welding and assembly.
For outdoor projects, share the site location and exposure at the quotation stage. The material specification, fabrication sequence and corrosion-protection process should work together. A clearly identified material and section schedule also gives repeat orders and replacement components a reliable starting point.
Focus at this stage
- Selected profile dimensions and wall thickness
- Material and finish requirements by component
- Component identification against the court drawings
Cut and prepare the connection details
Cut lengths, end profiles and hole positions turn stock material into identifiable court components.
Our production route uses automatic laser cutting and CNC band-saw cutting to prepare structural members, plates and connection parts. Accurate cut lengths and hole positions support repeatable assembly across multi-court orders.
The useful reference is the current drawing revision: member length, orientation, connection position and part number. We coordinate these details with the chosen enclosure, entrances and light-pole arrangement, including any approved custom features that affect the fabrication scope.
Focus at this stage
- Member length and prepared ends
- Hole positions and connection orientation
- Correct part numbers and drawing revision
Fabricate the frame and welded assemblies
Welded connections bring prepared profiles, mesh frames and supporting parts into the required assembly.
Welding is considered together with fit-up and the finished geometry. Frame alignment, connection faces and adjoining components need to remain consistent with the selected design. The photographs show workshop welding and fabricated steel sections, illustrating how individual parts become assemblies ready for finishing.
Our order scope identifies the connections and inspection information required for the project. Where a buyer needs a particular welding procedure, qualification or inspection report, include that requirement in the brief so the applicable documentation can be agreed with the fabrication package.
Focus at this stage
- Assembly alignment and connection fit
- Weld appearance at specified joints
- Inspection scope associated with the actual assemblies
Prepare the surface before coating
The finish depends on the condition of the metal beneath it, including edges, welded areas and connection faces.
Surface preparation addresses fabrication residues, rough edges and areas requiring cleaning or mechanical finishing. The preparation route is selected for the base material and coating specification. It is a separate production step, with its own acceptance requirements, rather than an appearance change made after the colour has been applied.
For galvanized components, the treatment of cut or welded areas belongs in the finish specification. We coordinate the preparation and coating requirements with the intended environment, while retaining the holes, interfaces and contact areas needed for assembly.
Focus at this stage
- Edges and fabricated areas ready for finishing
- Preparation matched to the substrate and coating
- Connection and fixing interfaces kept usable
Apply the specified finish and colour
Colour, surface preparation and protective coating form one finish specification.
Prepared steelwork moves through the coating area before inspection and packing. We record the selected finish, colour, coverage and specified thickness checks against the component schedule, linking the visible finish to the production requirements.
We coordinate frame colours with turf, light poles and branding details. Use an approved physical sample or agreed colour reference for production decisions, particularly when several materials need to work together visually. Packing protection then helps preserve the finished surfaces through handling and transport.
Focus at this stage
- Agreed coating specification and colour reference
- Coverage, appearance and specified thickness checks
- Protection of finished parts before packing
MEASURE. RECORD. COORDINATE.
Quality details that belong in the order.
We make the inspection scope part of the equipment discussion. These are the practical checks and records that help a buyer evaluate the supplied components and give the receiving team useful information.
Steel sections
Check the specified profile, wall thickness and member identification for the chosen configuration.
Order recordMember schedule and agreed dimensional records
Welded assemblies
Review fit-up, alignment and the inspection requirements for the defined connections.
Order recordAssembly drawings and agreed inspection scope
Mesh and wire
Connect wire diameter, aperture, panel size and mesh-frame dimensions to the enclosure schedule.
Order recordMesh specification and agreed measurement records
Coating thickness
Relate readings to the selected coating specification, measurement locations and acceptance criteria.
Order recordFinish schedule and agreed thickness records
Finish and adhesion
Review surface coverage and appearance; define any required adhesion test and reporting method before production.
Order recordApproved finish reference and specified inspection report
Components and quantities
Reconcile steelwork, glass, mesh, turf, lighting and fittings against the ordered configuration.
Order recordEquipment schedule and component packing list
FROM PRODUCTION TO YOUR SITE
The details travel with the court.
A useful handover connects the approved design to the parts arriving on site.
A coordinated equipment record
Keep the approved configuration, drawing revision, material choices and colour references together. Where technical reports are required, identify the relevant component and document scope in the order.
Packing linked to assembly
Plan protection for coated members, separate fragile glass and identify smaller fitting kits. Package marks and a component packing list help the installer connect the shipment to its assembly information.
Site and installation interfaces
Provide the local team with the selected layout, component references and assembly sequence. Coordinate foundations, anchorage, electrical work, unloading and storage as part of the wider project plan.
BEFORE PRODUCTION
Manufacturing questions, answered.
Can the steelwork and finish be adapted to our project?
Yes, bring the court family, location, exposure and requested changes into the initial discussion. Colours and documented configuration choices can be coordinated within the equipment brief; changes to the structure or its interfaces require a corresponding drawing review.
Can we specify the coating thickness and inspection requirements?
Yes. Include the required finish, thickness and inspection records in the project brief. We coordinate the coating specification and acceptance requirements with the production package.
What information should a contractor request before installation?
Request the selected court layout, component and connection references, glass and fixing schedule, assembly sequence and packing list. Coordinate the site works and electrical interfaces with the local project team before equipment arrival.
How do we specify a repeat order?
Use the original configuration reference, drawing revision, finish code and component schedule. List any proposed changes so the next order can retain the intended appearance and compatible assembly details.