Scott Hamilton: The Importance of Training Bolted Joint Best Practices
Scott Hamilton, Founder and CEO of Hex Technology, is a bolting expert. He knows all about bolting procedures, best practices, and the much-needed bolting standards about to enter the industry. Stainless Steel World Americas had the great privilege of speaking with Hamilton about his extensive career, and the future of bolting.
Acquisitions Shape the Stainless Market
An analysis of thousands of acquisitions over the last 30 years shows that the stainless steel market is built on the niche achievements of several small companies who were acquired by publicly traded companies or private equity firms. The many benefits of mergers have recently increased due to the advent of IIoT and remote O&M which allow suppliers to provide solutions and not just products.
Impact of Aging Plants on Stainless Steel Components
Why use stainless steel? Stainless steel is the ideal material choice for a wide range of plant applications due to its resistance to corrosive products such as acids, caustic solutions, oxidizers, and environmental corrosive elements such as salt laden air when found near the sea.
WP-324: Effective Gas Purging Needed To Avoid Porosity During Welding
The production of defect-free welds is crucial if high strength is mandatory. The presence of porosity in particular can lead to a significant reduction in mechanical properties.1
How A Proper Alloy Design Can Enhance The Weldability Of Ferritic Stainless Steel
The development of technology and societies have been walking side-by-side in the last century, with one being a strong enabler of the other.