Applications

Stainless steels are a suitable materials for many applications where both the strength of steel and corrosion resistance are required. It is resistant to corrosion, staining and stainless steel can be rolled into sheets, plates, bars, wire, and tubing for a variety of applications. Below you can find news on the application of stainless steels in a broad variety of industries, such as architecture, oil and gas, shipbuilding and heat exchangers. If you wish to include your newsrelease on Stainless Steel World Americas and email newsletter, please feel free to contact us.

Rotork actuators used on Brazilian FPSO vessel

Rotork recently announced that its electric and fluid power actuators were installed on a new floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel, located offshore Brazil.

IMOA Revises Lifecycle Inventory Dataset for Molybdenum

The International Molybdenum Association (IMOA) has published an updated Life Cycle Inventory dataset for Molybdenum Products for Metallurgical Applications.

Actuated Flanged Ball Valves from Assured Automation

Assured Automation's 150F/300F Series Flanged Ball Valves are offered in Stainless Steel, and flange end connection options include ANSI 150# or ANSI 300#.

DynaQuip’s Electrically Actuated Stainless Steel Valves

DynaQuip Controls Corporation’s E2S DynaMatic Series of electrically actuated stainless steel valves offers an great option for automated applications requiring corrosion resistant stainless steels.

New High Pressure Soft Seat Relief Valves from HiP

High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP) has recently launched new soft seat relief valves that are designed to protect liquid and gas tubing systems for over-pressure damage and failure.

Swagelok Launches New SS Ultrahigh-Purity Valve

Swagelok, a solutions provider of fluid system products and related services, recently released a new ultrahigh-purity (UHP) valve for high-flow applications.

Emerson launches level switches for solids applications

Emerson has introduced a range of new Rosemount™ solids level switches designed to optimize operations, increase safety and reduce waste by providing reliable point level monitoring and supporting overfill prevention.

Sanitary rotary shaft seals by CinchSeal

CinchSeal’s maintenance-free and self-adjusting rotary shaft seals are designed for CEMA screw conveyors and bulk solids mixing and blending equipment.

Weldcote grinder wheels deliver quick cutting

Zika Group’s Weldcote division has introduced its Slitter INOX-Prime grinder wheels, which are suitable for applications on carbon-based steels and stainless steel.According to Weldcote, the new grinder wheels offer high cutting speeds per cut, with minimal burr and a smooth finish.

Apex releases applicators featuring stainless steel

Apex by Fecon has release a new line of hydroseeding and environmental spray applicators for off-road environments.The newly-designed applicators, which feature a stainless steel body, provide the durability needed for remote applications, including rubber track-mounted options, units fitted with over-sized floatation tires or tracks and other options to simplify remote, off-road projects.