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Technical

Working together with global Stainless Steel Materials’ experts, engineers and companies involved in the manufacture or use of stainless steels/CRAs, we provide here a selection of original, non-commercial articles. These in-depth technical papers are written or co-written by operating companies, describing commercially viable new technologies and case histories of successful applications, backed by data. Topics include tubes & pipes, cladding, offshore, chemical process industry, welding & fabrication, 13Cr stainless steels, titanium, nickel alloys, pulp & paper and duplex stainless steels.

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Roll-Kraft offers online Resource Center

Roll-Kraft, a trusted technical resource to the tube and pipe and roll forming industry, announced the addition of a comprehensive, easily accessible Resource Center to its website.

IMOA publishes its Annual Review for 2019/2020

The International Molybdenum Association (IMOA) has published its Annual Review for 2019/2020, detailing the achievements and accomplishments of the Association over the last year.

ChTPZ masters the production of stainless steel pipes

At Pervouralsk Novotrubny Plant, a new type of import-substituting stainless steel pipe products was developed and delivered to the client.

Development of China’s marine stainless steel: Naifen

Tan Naifen, Deputy Secretary-General and Director of the Statistical Information Department of China Shipbuilding Industry Association, introduced the application and development status of China’s marine stainless steel at the Stainless Steel Online Lecture and Last Online Metal Week hosted by the Stainless Steel Branch of the China Special Steel Enterprise Association.

Nickel Institute publishes a guide on alloy selection

The Nickel Institute has published the latest in a series of updated technical publications aimed at helping engineers and specifiers select corrosion-resistant materials.

Focus on welding duplex at Duplex World 2021

While duplex stainless steels are strong and versatile materials, they need to be treated with respect during welding. At Duplex World 2021 (24 & 25 February, RDM Rotterdam, the Netherlands), two separate sessions will cover this important topic.An interactive workshop on 24 Feb, titled 'Welding & special treatments' will begin with a discussion of duplex/ super duplex GTAW pipe welding.

BUTTING produces GluBi® pipes from July 2020

From July 2020, BUTTING produces GluBi® pipes, glue bonded mechanically lined pipes, for a customer project for the first time.

Rolling mill stand geometry for maintenance of the mill

Correct mill stand geometry is essential for effective and accurate gauge control, strip/plate quality and maintenance of the mill and its associated parts, like bearings, chocks, hydraulic clamps, bending and balancing systems as well as gauge control systems.

Air Products and thyssenkrupp sign exclusive SCA

Air Products and thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers announced the signing of a Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA). The two companies will collaborate exclusively in key regions, using their complementary technology, engineering, and project execution strengths to develop projects supplying green hydrogen.

On board with marine scrubbers: Resilient solutions for lower emissions

Ever-tightening sulphur oxide (SOx) emission regulations are increasing the use of marine scrubbers globally. Scrubbers operate in a highly corrosive environment and require the resilience of nickel-containing alloys to prevent failure.