Tag: stainless steel

China must focus on the right kind of steel

Since the start of this decade Chinese steel production and consumption has been growing in annual increments of about 20%.

High-speed welding for CRAs

Australian scientists have produced a new high-speed welding technology that slashes hours from traditional joining of corrosion-resistant metals.

Stand-off fasteners enable easy removal

Keyhole self-clinching stand-off fasteners enable PC boards or panels to be slipped quickly into place and then removed easily when needed simply by sliding the board sideways and lifting it off.

Tobacco gains stainless production line

Belt Technologies has expanded production of stainless-steel tobacco belts.

Institute of Materials Prain Medal

The Prain Medal for 2003 has been awarded by the Institute of Materials and the Copper Development Association, to John Halliday, Chairman of Meighs Ltd and Langley Alloys.

Stainless over-supply

Recent financial results from leading stainless steel producing companies have confirmed that weaker prices are harming their profits, according to an article in Stainless Steel Review.

Flow switches suit wide-ranging environments

The FS range of flow switches uses the flow of liquid within a pipe to move the switch's paddle and operate a reed switch contact.

India 8th biggest stainless producer

India has emerged as a top ten stainless steel producer in the world. With a production of 1.1 million tonnes during 2002, the country has been ranked 8th in the world.

Saudi Aramco buys hidrostal pumps

Saudi Aramco, Ras Tanura Refinery and Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant have ordered three horizontal screw centrifugal 400 mm end suction pumps from Hidrostal.

UConn selects design

The University of Connecticut campus in Storrs is about to get a new arts centre designed by Frank Gehry.