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.

SEMI-GAS® Systems introduces enclosure line

The provider of ultra-high purity gas delivery equipment, SEMI-GAS®, has launched a new model MGE-XS to its Mini Gas Enclosure product line.
The new model was made to store and deliver ultra-high purity process gases from small gas cylinders it also incorporates automatic cylinder switchover capabilities to help minimize manufacturing down-time and operator interaction.

Alacero selects its new general director

The Board of Directors for Alacero, the Latin American Steel Association, has recently appointed Dr. Rafael Rubio as the new general director of the organization. Rubio will be replacing Mr. Guillermo Moreno, even though the latter will continue to act as a senior consultant for the association.

Air jet now available in stainless steel

Nex Flow Air Products has unveiled their brand-new Nex Flow™ 45002S High force 316L Stainless Steel Air Jet. It is modeled on the same design as the existing aluminum versions, but is now suitable for harsh environments.

EXAIR introduces Super Air Nozzle

The new PEEK 3/8 NPT Super Air Nozzle™ is being added to EXAIR’s line of products. The air nozzle is specifically engineered to produce the highest performance. It is designed for blowoff, cooling and drying applications whether it be a general industrial environment or an extremely corrosive one.

Stainless steel cable ties and banding

One of the most prevalent applications of stainless steel cable ties is in the marine industry, especially shipbuilding. Marine vessels are built to withstand extreme temperatures, volatile weather and rough seas and stainless steel cable ties and banding are well suited for all these conditions.

IMINOX launches new blog

The Mexican Institute of Stainless Steel (IMINOX) has launched its new IMINOX Blog, which will showcase publications about the characteristics and applications of stainless steel around the world.

It will be a resource where readers can find papers related to stainless applications such as industrial processes, health and the environment and transportation.

CENTRAVIS expands their product range

newsitemCENTRAVIS, one of the leading global suppliers of high-quality seamless stainless steel tubes solutions, has recently widened its product offering with extra-long furnace & heater tubes, which have a necessary grain size without additional heat treatment.

Smalley launches redesigned website

Smalley Steel Ring Company, a manufacturer and developer of Spirolox® Retaining Rings, Constant Section Rings and Wave Springs has recently launched their newly designed website with improved navigation, new functionality and updated content that better reflects their product range.

LNG joint venture for Canada and Japan

Canadian regulators have approved a 25-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) export license for the Triton LNG project supported by AltaGas Ltd. and Japan’s Idemitsu Kosan Co. It is the latest in a number of proposed LNG projects for Canada’s West Coast to receive clearance.

Climax has new VP of quality & engineering

Climax Portable Machining & Welding Systems, which specializes in design and manufacture of portable on-site machining and welding tools, has named Mr. Scott Kunkler as the new vice president (VP) of global quality and engineering.