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.

IMOA predicts growth in molybdenum end use

The International Molybdenum Association (IMOA), a non-profit trade association that carries out various assessments in North, Central and South America, and globally, has announced that end-use demand for molybdenum is forecast to increase by an average of 3.

Crompion new C23 duplex specialty stainless steel

Crompion International of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, recently reported that it has developed Cromgard C23, a specialty stainless steel with 23 percent chromium, 3.

HFT new Backing Tape for weld backing applications

Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (HFT), global manufacturers of weld purging technologies, with operations in Argentina, Canada, Chili and the US, have extended their range of purging products to include a new Weld Backing Tape for the backing of welds, where purging is required.

New pressure sensors for hostile environments

All Sensors Corporation of Morgan Hill, California, recently announced a new offering of stainless steel, media-isolated pressure sensors.

Larson new explosion-proof momentary switch

Larson Electronics, a leading industrial lighting company based out of Texas, has recently announced the release of a ten-amp explosion proof momentary push-button switch for controlling machinery or process in industrial and commercial applications.

UTC $8M advanced materials lab in Connecticut

UTC Aerospace Systems (UTC), located in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, has recently opened a USD $8 million, 20,000 ft.2 state-of-the-art Materials and Process Engineering laboratory to support research, engineering and production of advanced materials for aerospace applications.

HANTEMP extends stainless steel flange line

Illinois-based HANTEMP Controls, a manufacturer of stainless steel controls for industrial refrigeration and other low-temperature applications, has extended its line of stainless steel flanges designed to simplify installation and maintenance processes.

Fonon announces new laser cutting technology

Fonon Corporation of Lake Mary, Florida, has announced a series of recent advancements to its latest generation of laser equipment, specifically designed for industrial applications.

Superior Tube awarded Airbus contract

Pennsylvania-based Superior Tube, a manufacturer and supplier of precision tubes for critical applications, has been awarded a contract by leading airframe manufacturer, Airbus.

A long-term supplier to other major manufacturers in the aerospace industry, the contract is Superior Tube`s first opportunity to supply Airbus with tubes manufactured at the company's plant in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.

Boca Bearings expanded stainless steel series

The Boca Bearing Company of Boynton Beach, Florida, recently announced the expansion of their line of stainless steel bearings. The new stainless offerings include radial bearings, mounted units, one way bearings, needle bearings, angular contact bearings, thrust bearings and stainless steel balls.