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.

Miniature sensors for the harshest environments

Hoffmann + Krippner, Inc. has released one of the smallest ultrasonic sensors on the market worldwide. This new compact sensor is designed for use in harsh environmental conditions as well as in hygienic applications.

Armstrong’s new stainless steel pumps

Armstrong Fluid Technology’s Design Envelope (DE) 4380 Vertical In-Line pumps are now available in Stainless Steel. The DE Stainless Steel Pumps are ideal for domestic water and light industrial use, and are certified for safe drinking water systems to the NSF-61 and NSF-372 standards.

Discussing non-destructive testing applications: Part 2

In the second part of his article, ‘Critical non-destructive testing applications: Part two of two’, Michael Rakos, district manager at Magnetic Analysis Corporation, discusses the various specific testing situations that illustrate the use of non-destructive testing for ensuring the safety and quality of different products.

The junction box for the most hazardous locations

Texas-based company, Larson Electronics, has announced the release of a stainless-steel junction box designed for use in hazardous locations.

Vortec’s calculator gets an update

Vortec’s updated, online heat load calculator allows users to determine cooling requirements for their specific enclosure.

Discussing non-destructive testing applications

In this week’s article, ‘Critical non-destructive testing applications: Part one of two’, Michael Rakos, district manager of Magnetic Analysis Corporation talks about non-destructive testing (NDT), which was first developed in the late 1800s.

A small device made for extreme conditions

California-based Elma Electronic has introduced the rugged, small-diameter MR50 1/2-inch rotary switch for portable, mobile, and space-constrained devices that operate in harsh environments.

Sandvik and Langley Alloys continue partnership

Sandvik Materials Technology has appointed Langley Alloys as its preferred partner in distributing duplex and super duplex stainless steels to the NAFTA region.

The environmentally friendly CLP alternative

Cortec’s new EcoAir® Biobased clean, lubricate, protect (CLP) product, provides excellent penetrating, lubricating, and rust-preventing action, while also being an environmentally friendly option.

A quick release for magnetic materials

JW Winco, a Germany-based company with locations across North America, has recently started to offer the GN 124.1 Quick Release Pins, which are used for quickly fixing, connecting, and locking various parts and workpieces, made of magnetic materials.