Tag: stainless steel

TIMco has extended its stainless steel range to include more than 20 different product styles. The decision to extend the range follows demand from customers for high quality, durable stainless steel products due to its reputation as a highly versatile metal with greater resistance to corrosion than traditional carbon steel.

In 1947 Eero Saarinen, the Finnish-American architect, won $22,500 for submitting a design for a monument to honor Lewis and Clark. The famous explorers passed through St. Louis in 1806 after a three-year expedition that explored Thomas Jefferson’s purchase of Louisiana from Spain. Saarinen said he wanted to “build an arch that would stand for a thousand years”.

In order to achieve an acceptable lifetime in High Pressure (HP) Urea Equipment, one must select materials – such as special stainless steel grades - to resist carbamate corrosion. The process conditions are highly corrosive and the corrosion mechanisms are complex. The development of suitable alloys has concentrated on refining existing grades by continuous improvement.

You may not be familiar with the name of William A. Krivsky (1927-2006), however he should be among those emblazoned in the Stainless Steel Hall of Fame. The following story tells why.

Electromechanical (wireline) cables are not components that receive a lot of attention in the oil and gas industry, yet they provide an essential link between the surface and the wellbore in both onshore and offshore wells.

The Kelpies are one of the largest equine sculptures in the world, standing almost 37 meters (130 feet) tall. Located near Falkirk in Central Scotland and created by artist Andy Scott, they are the largest public artworks in Scotland and are constructed entirely of 316L stainless steel.

Japan is one of the world’s leading producers of quality stainless steels. While the local market is fairly buoyant, local producer must contend with their share of trials including a volatile currency and low-cost imports. Stainless Steel World spoke to Mr Takashi Imai, President of the All Japan Stainless Steel Distributors Association and President of Daiwa Special Steel Co. Ltd, about Japan’s stainless steel market.

Corrosion resistance, strength, durability, low maintenance and formability are among the defining and most valued characteristics of stainless steels, but the one feature that makes this material so appealing to architects and designers is its appearance.

The Choisy Laboratories have taken a positive step towards environmental protection and user safety. Newly available information reveals disturbing facts about the composition of aerosol cleansers for stainless steel.

Valtorc USA, designs and manufactures products that are used to reduce facility damage and insurance costs, while protecting the safety for the plant's employees and the surrounding suburbs .