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.

Universal Stainless begins radial forge ops

newsitemUniversal Stainless & Alloy Products has started operations at the Ohio radial forging plant it paid USD 104.5 million to acquire in 2011.

FuelCell Energy awarded contract by U.S. Navy

FuelCell Energy, Inc. announced a USD 3.8 million contract award from the U.S. Navy to develop and test a Hybrid Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)-Battery power system for large displacement undersea vehicle propulsion.

Outokumpu LDX 2101® receives EAM standard

Outokumpu LDX 2101® material has been officially approved for use when building pressure equipment. Fabricators can refer to the European Approval of Material (EAM) to show conformity with the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) when using flat LDX 2101® ≤10 mm.

BASF acquires ITWC, Inc.

BASF and ITWC, Inc. announced that BASF has acquired ITWC, Inc., based in Malcom, Iowa. ITWC specializes in cast elastomer polyurethane systems and polyester polyols. With over 80 employees including business management, manufacturing, R&D, sales, and administrative functions, ITWC operates sites in Malcom, Iowa and Riverside, California.

Schlumberger releases stimulation tech delivery pl

newsitemSchlumberger introduced the SPARK stimulation technology delivery platform which through customer collaboration, combines stimulation technology, chemistry and exclusive techniques to provide a new solution to stimulation needs.   Schlumberger Well Services president Dominique Malard said, “We are supporting our customers by coupling our proprietary fluid systems, blending equipment and engineering expertise with non-Schlumberger pumping units.

Emerson extends Micro Motion range

 Emerson Process Management has extended the range of its Micro Motion Model 1700 and 2700 field and integral mount transmitters with the introduction of 316L stainless steel housing.

LE enhances Magnum® PRO Gun

 Lincoln Electric’s Magnum® PRO welding gun line has been extended and enhanced to add greater flexibility and convenience for fabrication owners and operators.

Nucor to acquire Skyline Steel LLC

newsitemNucor Corporation (NUE) has signed a Stock Purchase Agreement to acquire the membership interests of Skyline Steel LLC and its subsidiaries from ArcelorMittal, for approximately USD 605 million.

FLV Series Filters from Hayward Flow Control

Hayward Flow Control has launched new FLV Series Filters. The FLV features a one-piece injection molded platinum GF-PP (Glass Filled Polypropylene) body in sizes 1 (16in) and 2 (32in). Unlike traditional metal and plastic filters, the FLV offers a True-Union design for multiple end connections and sizes as well as quick installation or removal.

Air valves for sea water / offshore application

Air valves are normally required on piping systems, for example, offshore fire fighting systems, to vent air from a pipeline/riser on pump start-up and admit air back into the system under vacuum conditions. Often they are overlooked, yet play a crucial role within a pipe/pump system. It is important that they are correctly specified with their function, size and location to help in ensuring that the system is operating efficiently.