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

cMIST from ExxonMobil to dehydrate natural gas

ExxonMobil, whose headquarters are located in Texas, has announced its development of cMISTTM technology, which aims to dehydrate natural gas using a patented absorption system inside pipes and replace the need for conventional dehydration tower technology.

QuickPurge from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques

Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT® recently launched the QuickPurge® Tube, Pipe and Pipeline Weld Purging Systems, designed to help welders avoid time loss and excessive waste of argon gas, which could reduce the loss of corrosion resistance and metallurgical imperfections.

316 stainless steel collars & couplings available

Massachusetts-based Stafford Manufacturing Corp. has introduced a full line of 316 stainless steel shaft collars and couplings that are designed for us in harsh process environments such as wastewater treatment.

Dow & Electro Chemical receive Global Value Award

The Dow Chemical Company and Electro Chemical were recently presented with Missouri-based Materials Technology Institute’s (MTI) 2016 Global Value Award for applying MTI guidebooks as they collaborated on a scrubber repair project that solved Dow’s corrosion problem.

TNA launches vertical form fill system

TNA, whose US office is located in Coppell, Texas, has launched a new vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) system with full wash-down functionality following the acquisition of Sabalpack, an Italian manufacturer of all stainless steel VFFS technology for the fresh and frozen sector, bought by TNA earlier in 2016.

Outokumpu reinforces sea defences for Cromer coast

Outokumpu, a global leader in the stainless steel industry, with numerous locations throughout the Americas, has delivered Forta DX 2304 duplex stainless steel rebar for the Cromer coast in the UK.

Self-priming wastewater pumps in stainless steel

Colorado-based Hydro Innovations has introduced a new range of self-priming wastewater pumps made especially for pumping corrosive and abrasive water.

New cylinders for food & beverage industry

SMC, the world’s leading pneumatics and industrial automation provider, with multiple locations throughout America and Canada, has designed a series of stainless steel cylinders.

Ultra 254 SMO selected for Jyväskylä power station

Outokumpu, a global leader in the stainless steel industry, with numerous locations throughout the Americas, supplied Ultra 254 SMO stainless steel grade for Jyväskylä Energy Group’s power station in Jyväskylä, Finland.

Thomas & Betts expands product offering

Thomas & Betts (T&B), a member of the ABB Group, whose global headquarters are located in Memphis, Tennessee, has enhanced its line of T&B® Fittings Stainless Steel Conduit and Fittings in response to demand for corrosion-resistant products, especially in the food and beverage market.