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.

Ellis supplies stainless cables for Petrobras project

The British manufacturer, Ellis, has supplied cable cleats for a major offshore project. Campo Grande-based Prática Engenharia Ltd. selected Ellis for an installation of the cable cleats on a floating production storage offloading vessel (FPSO) owned by Petrobras.

Wilden launches stainless steel

Wilden®, part of Dover Corporation’s Pump Solutions Group (PSG) and specialise in air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump technology, launched its energy-efficient Pro-Flo SHIFT Air Distribution System (ADS) in 316 stainless steel and polypropylene plastic materials of construction, joining the original aluminium and nickel-plated aluminium offerings.

New ISSF publication

The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) has published a new guide on the use of stainless steel in agricultural applications.

The brochure titled Stainless Steel in Agricultural Applications covers many of the different applications in the agricultural sector from a simple feeding pail to the most advanced fully robotised milking equipment.

Electralloy names new Southwest Regional Sales Manager

The custom producer of specialty stainless steels, Electralloy, has announced the upcoming retirement of long-time sales representative Ed Barnot. Barnot will retire from his position as Southwest Regional Sales Manager December 31, 2014.

New pipe weld purge PPM oxygen analyzer

Advanced Instruments' all-new GPR-1000 WP Pipe Weld Purge PPM Oxygen Analyzer is designed specifically for pipe welding applications, and features an innovative design and advanced long-life electrochemical oxygen sensor that provide highly reliable trace ppm oxygen readings in seconds.

Crystal Engineering’s HPC40 pressure calibrators

The new HPC40 Series handheld pressure calibrator from Crystal Engineering, a unit of AMETEK Test & Calibration Instruments, is engineered for ‘advanced simplicity’, incorporating a number of useful features that greatly extend the range and functionality of the compact instrument.

STOODY introduces stainless steel wire for cryogenic pr

One of ESAB’s brands, STOODY, has launched its brand new stainless steel joining product, Brilliant 308L T-1 CRYO. This gas shielded flux cored wire has been specifically designed for all position welding in cryogenic applications with either 100 CO2 or Argon/CO2 gas mixtures.

Verderflex’s expanded pump line

Following its Verderflex Dura 45 hose pump, Verderflex has expanded the range to include the Verderflex Dura 55. This new product expands the Dura range's flow rates from <1 l/hr to 15.3 m³/hr at pressures up to 16 bar.

Moyno’s PC pumps

The wide variety of applications that can be accommodated by Moyno progressing cavity (PC) pumps has been highlighted by an offshore application. Ten of Moyno's 2000 Series pumps have been ordered for a new fleet of offshore supply vessels that will be used to service drilling rigs worldwide.

New stainless steel vibration sensor

The USB ICP Digital Dynamic Accelerometer (Model 333D01) is an integrated and ruggedized high-resolution, broad-frequency piezoelectric vibration sensor with integrated data acquisition.

The new device works directly with smartphones, tablets and personal computers (PCs), making accurate vibration measurement extremely accessible.