Tag: stainless steel

Effect of rotational speed on intergranular corrosion resistance of friction welded...

In this research paper super duplex stainless steel SAF 2507 has been selected to investigate the intergranular corrosion resistance of friction welded SDSS SAF 2507 joints. The joints were welded at three different rotational speeds: 700 rpm, 1080 rpm and 1600 rpm and three different friction pressures: 40 Mpa, 69 Mpa and 78 Mpa.

Stainless Steel World Conference & Exhibition 2017, 10th birthday party tops...

Amidst a buzz of excitement and a cloud of golden balloons the tenth jubilee edition of SSW conference & exhibition kicked off from 28 to 30 November in Maastricht, the Netherlands. With a record number of attendees, a vibrant mix of familiar friends and new faces celebrated two decades of successfully bringing together the global CRA community. However the main focus was firmly on the future, judging where the industry is heading and helping exhibitors and delegates alike.

“Sustainability creates opportunities”

With time fast ticking away to the tenth Stainless Steel World Conference in November there’s already a buzz of anticipation about the topics that will be extensively discussed during the presentations and workshops. SSWN interviewed Catherine Houska about her keynote speech which is very encouragingly titled: Resiliency and sustainability create opportunities for stainless steel.

India’s success story: world’s 2ND largest stainless steel producer

India overtook Japan to become the world’s second largest stainless steel producer after China, in 2016, according to data released by the International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF). The country’s output rose to 3.324 million tons for the fiscal year 2016, compared to 3.093 million tons in Japan, showing an impressive compound annual growth rate of over 9%.

Endless stainless steel vs plastic belts in food applications

The non-corrosive and rust-resistant properties of stainless steel have made it essential in the preparation, delivery and storage of food. Stainless steel is a standard in modern restaurant kitchens and for other utensils in food applications since it is easily cleaned and dried. The surface of stainless steel resists oxidation at high temperatures and it tolerates very low temperatures as well.

Thermador Groupe strengthens its stainless steel side!

On September 25, 2017, Thermador Groupe acquired the French company FGinox. With a reported turnover of €14.6m in 2016,  FGinox sells a wide range of fittings, industrial valves, flanges and fasteners in stainless steel that will reinforce Thermador group's industrial portfolio.

Outokumpu introduces graphite electrode upcharge

Outokumpu has introduced a graphite electrode upcharge for all stainless steel products. The tight supply situation within the graphite electrodes market has led to limited global availability of graphite electrodes and sharp increases in their prices.

Longevity, whole-building LCAs & stainless steel

Whether the project is a new building or major renovation, sustainability is an increasingly important factor in decision-making. Whole-building lifecycle assessment (LCA) makes it possible to look at all phases of a building, from material extraction through construction to decommissioning and, when possible, recycling into a ‘new’ useful material.

Fittings from stainless steel are the first choice

From modest beginnings in the family garage to the internationally active group of companies with 27 subsidiaries, GEMÜ Gebr. Müller Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG, from Ingelfingen in Baden-Württemberg, made a name for itself worldwide as a specialist for fittings in the industrial sector. In conversation with Stainless Steel World, Marco Becker, head of sales marketing at GEMÜ, explains the reasons behind the success story of the stainless steel fittings and looks at the latest market development

Save money by preparing your own samples

A Dutch company has developed an efficient system for sample preparation in the steel industry which requires less material to be sent away for external analysis. This provides major savings in material costs. The system also allows more samples to be tested, resulting in improved production process quality.