Corrosion

Corrosion is defined as a refined metal that is naturally converted to a more stable form such as its hydroxide or sulphide state. Metal corrodes when it reacts with another substance such as oxygen, hydrogen or bacteria. Corrosion can also happen when metals are placed under too much stress causing the material to crack. Corrosion leads to deterioration of the material. In this section you can find newsitems related to all types of corrosion such as stress corrosion cracking, intergranular corrosion, pitting, and corrosion fatigue. If you wish to include your newsrelease on Stainless Steel World Americas and email newsletter, please feel free to contact us

LNG: A profitable market for stainless steel suppliers

In his market report, ‘Liquefied natural gas: A most profitable market for stainless steel suppliers’, Robert McIlvaine, President of The McIlvaine Company, explains how in recent years, liquefied natural gas (LNG) has been an up-and-coming market, due to the component being widely considered a form of clean energy.

Fumoto USA sells 13 million valves

Fumoto USA has announced it has reached a major milestone; 13 million of the company’s Engine Oil Drain Valves have been sold.The Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve was first invented to avoid messy, time-consuming oil changes.

Robroy adds stainless steel for food industry

Robroy Industries, an electrical product manufacturer, has added a new stainless steel product line, including conduit, couplings, elbows, nipples, and accessories to its raceway division.

Enpulsion finds solution for galling threads

Expanite, a Danish company with a production facility in Ohio, U.S.A, that specializes in surface hardening of stainless steel and titanium, and Enpulsion, an Austrian-based manufacturer of electric propulsion systems for nano- and microsatellites with an office in Massachusetts, U.S.A., have collaborated successfully in solving wear and galling challenges in the production line at Enpulsion.

Sandvik to open coiled tubing line in China

In July 2019, Sandvik will open a state-of-the-art coiled tubing line for premium grades of seamless stainless-steel products in smaller dimensions at its Zhenjiang tube mill near Shanghai, China.

Stainless Steel World Middle East Exhibition

Stainless Steel World is expanding its presence in the Middle East with a new event in Muscat, Oman: Stainless Steel World Middle East Exhibition (SSWMEE) on 9-11 March 2020.

Introducing the explosion-proof lighting panelboard

Larson Electronics, a Texas-based company servicing the industrial lighting and equipment sectors, has announced the release of an explosion-proof lighting panelboard.Designed for use in Class I, Divisions 1 and 2 hazardous locations, the unit is rated 120/240V AC single-phase and has a 3-pole 4-wire configuration.

Alloy materials in modern sulfuric acid plants

In this week’s article, ‘The use of alloy materials in modern sulfuric acid plants’, by Andrew Pedersen from NORAM Engineering and Constructors, Ltd., we look into how sulfuric acid plants are often considered to be permanent installations, which means they need to be upgraded and maintained indefinitely with no fixed life-time.

Abrasive-resistant continuous processors now available

Readco Kurimoto LLC is offering its continuous processor in abrasive-resistant designs. The company, which is a supplier of continuous mixers for the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries, made these developments to allow batch processors to use abrasive materials to operate 24/7 in a continuous process.

Festo introduces corrosion-resistant filters

Festo’s new PCRP filter, featuring 316L stainless steel housing, has been designed for harsh process industry environments, including oil and gas, having the ability to withstand corrosive atmospheres, and resist explosive atmosphere ratings.