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.

An ideal stainless for seawater applications: Part two

The article, ‘Finding the right stainless steel for seawater and topside applications: Part two of two’, written by Marcelo Senatore, Regional Technical Marketing Manager at Sandvik Materials Technology, focuses on Sandvik’s super-duplex (austenitic-ferric) stainless steel, Sandvik SAF 2507®, UNS S32750, which was introduced to the market in 1989.

Stand-alone lump breaker features stainless steel

Munson Machinery has introduced the RDC-1530-SS De-Clumper lump breaker, constructed of 304 or 316 stainless steel. The unit de-lumps bulk materials that have agglomerated or solidified during storage or shipment, returning products to their original particle sizes and flowability.Material entering the 15 x 30 in.

New ACCUBAND Strip for cold rolling steel mills

The KELK brand of Vishay Precision Group, Inc. has introduced the ACCUBAND Strip Width Gage Model C775-FF. Used for cold rolling mill, and processing line applications, the ACCUBAND C775-FF provides steel mill operators with continuous, stereoscopic, non-contact material width measurements.

Axiomtek’s panel computer for harsh environments

Axiomtek has introduced the GOT810-845, a new 10.4-inch stainless steel fanless touch panel computer, which is powered by the Intel® Celeron® processor N3060.

JW Winco introduces all-stainless steel ball lock pins

Supplier of standard industrial machine components, JW Winco, Inc., a Ganter Company, has announced it has expanded its line of GN 113.10 Heavy Duty Ball Lock Pins Stainless Steel, with Stainless Steel Shank AISI 630.

An ideal stainless for seawater applications: Part one

The article, ‘Finding the right stainless steel for seawater and topside applications: Part one of two’, written by Marcelo Senatore, Regional Technical Marketing Manager at Sandvik Materials Technology, focuses on Sandvik’s super-duplex (austenitic-ferric) stainless steel, Sandvik SAF 2507®, UNS S32750, which was introduced to the market in 1989.

Corrosion in flexible metal hoses and expansion joints

In this week’s article, ‘Corrosion considerations for flexible metal hoses and expansion joints’, Frank Caprio, Corporate Trainer at Hose Master, discusses how there are many industrial applications requiring flexible hoses and expansion joints, where the service conditions preclude the use of rubber, plastic, composite, or other non-metallic materials of construction.

Weld Systems Integrators adds new lab capabilities

Weld Systems Integrators (WSI), Warrensville Heights, Ohio, has announced there will be a new addition to its welding lab capabilities.

Nickel-steel in LNG applications: Part two

In his article, ‘Engineering with nickel steel for LNG applications – Part two of two: 7% Ni TMCP steel’, Pradip Goswami, P.

Lincoln’s welding machine withstands harsh environments

Lincoln Electric® has introduced the Flextec® 500X multiprocess welding machine. The Flextec 500X is suitable for heavy-duty indoor and outdoor applications.