Sandvik duplex and super duplex used for drilling
Pioneering development by Sandvik Steel and by key customers in the offshore oil and gas industries has seen Sandvik's duplex and super duplex stainless steels become the industry standard for hydraulic tubes in drilling risers, which provide the link between drilling platforms and equipment on the seabed.
Sandvik develops new filler material for 13Cr pipe
Sandvik Steel has developed a super duplex filler metal which matches the properties of 13% chromium super martensitic stainless steel used for pipelines in the oil and gas industries.
Stainless strainers
Nicholson Steam Trap, Walden, NY is offering a broad new line of strainers designed to suit most applications. Its line of Y Strainers line in cast iron, bronze, steel and stainless steel.
Stainless steel: future for architecture
The Lowry arts complex in Salford, UK, contains over 22,000 m2 of stainless steel manufactured by AvestaPolarit.
Corrosion warning
A series of accidents has recently been affecting swimming pools all over Europe, with lampposts, air conditioners, ceilings and other suspended objects falling.
Duplex bridge in Bilbao, Spain
A bridge using duplex stainless steel as the main structural element is being constructed in Bilbao, Spain.
Cummins engine available on Lincoln welder
The Lincoln Electric Company’s Commander™ 500 multi-process, engine-driven welder/generator now offers contractors the choice of the Cummins engine.
Hoke Gyrolok range available in stainless
The Hoke Gyrolok range of instrumentation fittings is now available from Circor in a new line including 316 stainless steel, brass, carbon steel, Monel, Carpenter 20, Hastelloy C276, Inconel, Titanium, 254 SMO, Duplex 2205 and Super Duplex.
Alloy integrated fluid system solution
A challenge posed by the oil and gas industry and an ambitious product development relationship between Sandvik Steel AB and Swagelok Company has led to a new SAF 2507 alloy integrated fluid system solution that performs in highly corrosive, chloride-containing environments, such as oil and gas exploration and production activities.
On-site lock re-coding for valve interlocks
Smith Flow Control has introduced a new series of valve interlocks made of stainless steel.