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Duplex Stainless Steels

Duplex stainless steels have a ferritic-austenitic microstructure, in roughly equal proportions 50% ferrite and 50% austenite. Duplex combines many of the attractive properties of ferritic and austenitic stainless steels into one.

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Different variants for Duplex

Duplex stainless steels are designed to provide better corrosion resistance, in particular to stress corrosion and pitting corrosion. The microstructure leads to higher strength than standard austenitic stainless steels such as Type 304 or 316. Duplex stainless steels have become more and more popular in recent years. There are several variants available, such as Duplex 2205, Superduplex 2507 or lean duplex with lower nickel content.

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Materials for deep well, gas and water exploration

With the passage of time, oil and gas exploration will be performed in deep wells specifically in deepwater. Unlike to shallow wells, the deep wells demand durable materials.

Custom Fasteners a speciality from screws and bolts

From some of the simplest and most commonly available fasteners such as the humble machine screw to the more specialized and often heavily customized bolt Challenge Europe can help in all formats.

BS supply fasteners to prevent corrosion

BS Stainless is proud to supply two of the key products (sealed type cup blind rivets and duplex self-tapping screws) to prevent corrosion.

Seco Tools releases new Duratomic® TM grades

Seco Tools has announced the release of three new grades specifically for stainless steel turning featuring the company’s latest Duratomic® generation and its Used-Edge Detection technology.

Bumax provides fasteners solution to UK sewer tunnel

BUMAX® bolts have been used as a low-maintenance and cost-effective lifecycle solution to strengthen an old Victorian sewer tunnel in the UK.

Bow Orion enters Odfjell’s fleet

Bow Orion, the first of four new designed and new built chemical tankers, departed for Ulsan recently where it will load its first cargo.

TISCO duplex stainless steel applied to Slowson bridge

TISCO duplex stainless steel has been successfully applied to the Slowson steel structure bridge project in Sweden. Sweden's Slowson Bridge is located in the Slowson District of Stockholm, Sweden.

Danieli Automation revamp for Columbus Stainless

Acerinox, a global stainless steel manufacturing group, contracted Danieli Automation for the electrical and automation revamp of the stainless steel slab caster at Columbus Stainless (Pty) Ltd., Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Sandvik opens coiled tubing line in China

In July 2019, Sandvik will open a state-of-the-art coiled tubing line for premium grades of seamless stainless-steel products in smaller dimensions at its Zhenjiang tube mill near Shanghai, China.

Kloeckner UK increases its water jet cutting capacity

Kloeckner Metals UK announces that it has commissioned a second Water Jet machine to accommodate growing customer demand.


The advantages of Duplex Stainless Steels

Corrosion Resistance: Duplex stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistance due to its high chromium and molybdenum content. It is particularly resistant to stress corrosion cracking and pitting, which makes it suitable for use in harsh environments.

Strength: Duplex stainless steel is much stronger than conventional austenitic stainless steels, which allows for thinner and lighter constructions without sacrificing durability.

Toughness: Duplex stainless steel has a high toughness, which means it is resistant to brittle fracture and impact. This property makes it suitable for use in cryogenic applications.

Cost-effectiveness: Although duplex stainless steel is more expensive than conventional austenitic stainless steels, its superior properties can lead to cost savings in the long run by reducing maintenance and downtime.

Versatility: Duplex stainless steel can be used in a wide range of applications, including chemical processing, oil and gas, marine, and pulp and paper industries. It is also used in construction and architecture due to its aesthetic appeal.