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.

New pressure regulator from HANTEMP Controls

HANTEMP Controls, an established manufacturer of stainless steel controlled ball valves, float switches, solenoid valves, pressure regulators and flange unions for industrial refrigeration systems, has released its “A4” series pressure regulators, which are engineered and constructed to deliver precise modulation for industrial and commercial refrigeration applications utilizing subcritical CO2 as well as approved halocarbons.

Stainless pallet jack for food & pharma industries

Illinois-based Interthor has announced the release of its new stainless pallet jacks, designed for use in severe applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Stainless steel weigh modules by Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO, a global manufacturer of precision instruments and services for use in laboratories and manufacturing, based in Toronto, Canada, has announced its new SWB805 MultiMountTM weigh modules.

3D Systems launches new LaserForm materials

South Carolina-based 3D Systems recently announced new products and capabilities to accelerate additive manufacturing in the growing investment casting, jewelry and dental markets, while extending its leadership in precision metal production for aerospace and healthcare.

Renishaw installs AM system at CATEC

Renishaw, a global manufacturer of metal 3D printing machines, which recently opened its new North American headquarters in West Dundee, Illinois, has announced that its RenAM 500M system has been installed at the Centre for Advanced Aerospace Technologies (CATEC) in Seville, Spain.

Outokumpu partners with Sidenor

Outokumpu, a global leader in the stainless steel industry, with numerous locations throughout the Americas, and Sidenor, a leading special and stainless bar supplier located in Spain have announced a partnership to jointly market Prodec high machinability bar in Europe.

Carpenter completes acquisition of Puris

Carpenter Technology Corporation, a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including stainless steels, titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt-based superalloys, alloy steels and tool steels, which is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has completed its acquisition of the assets and business of Puris LLC.

Naval Research Lab invests in 3D metal printing

The US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) will use Concept Laser’s 3D metal printing technology for rapid prototyping and materials research.

Stainless steel electric cylinders from Tolomatic

Tolomatic, a leading supplier of electric linear actuators, pneumatic actuators and power transmission products for factory automation, have announced that their ERD hygienic all-stainless-steel electric cylinders are designed to IP69k rating specifications for clean-in-place, high-temperature, high-pressure caustic wash downs.

Ryerson acquires Guy Metals

Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYI), a leading distributor and value-added processor of industrial metals, recently announced that it acquired Guy Metals, Inc.