316 Stainless Steel Sheet Metal Facts & Pricing
February 15, 2012 in Blog, Industry Trends, Jobs/Projects by Tim Walshauser
Stainless Steel 316 Sheet Metal Characteristics Explained
If you’ve used sheet metal in any projects before, you may be familiar with the
facts. Sheet metal is metal that has been cut into thin, flat pieces that typically range in thickness anywhere from 30 to 8 gauge. It can be made of aluminum, brass, copper, tin, nickel, steel and more. Stainless steel is commonly used in commercial projects, more specifically, stainless steel 316 sheet metal.
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Recent Target Tees Going to a Customer in Africa
February 14, 2012 in Blog, Jobs/Projects, Manufacturing by Tim Walshauser
Galvanized Steel Pipe & Supplies for Better Projects
February 08, 2012 in Blog, Industry Trends, Jobs/Projects, Pipe by Tim Walshauser
When investing in pipe supplies for your next project, it’s important to purchase the best material possible for your pipes, fittings and valves to increase their longevity. Steel pipes and fittings can begin to rust early on, depending on the environmental factors, but the process of galvanization can protect pipes and pipe supplies for much longer. Galvanized steel pipe has an added layer of zinc to protect the pipes from rust and corrosion. Here is a little information on how finding a domestic or international galvanized pipe distributor can help your project in the long run.
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Introduction to Oil Country Tubular Goods
February 01, 2012 in Blog, OCTG, Pipe by Tim Walshauser
Piping products used in the petroleum industry are referred to as Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG). These are divided into three different categories: Drill pipe, Casing Pipe and Tubing. Let’s take a deeper look into each of these:
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Galvanized Steel Pipe: Your Best Defense Against Rust
January 25, 2012 in Blog, News & Articles, Pipe by Tim Walshauser
Corroding pipes, pipe fitters and valves can create extra, unnecessary costs for new supplies and reconstruction. Instead of having to replace pipes and fittings often, try to increase the longevity of your products by using galvanized steel pipe in your next project.
Galvanizing pipe supplies can be done by a process called hot-dipping. This is a process where pipe made of steel, aluminum or iron is layered with a hot coat of zinc for extra protection from rust and corrosion. Before contacting galvanized pipe suppliers and beginning your project right away, read over a few of these brief facts to provide yourself with the knowledge about pricing and specific benefits of galvanized steel pipe. …
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Chrome Pipe Suppliers for Unbeatable Design and Functionality
January 18, 2012 in Blog, News & Articles, Pipe by Tim Walshauser
When developing your next industrial pipe project, it’s important to think about not only the type of metal you’re choosing to use, but any elements or material that can combined with type of metal to deliver a specific result.
Chrome is an element often times looked over when it comes to pipe projects. However, commonly used in the automobile industry, it’s aesthetic characteristics make it a very popular design element. For many residential pipe projects, the aesthetic of the material may be something you want to take into considerations, but even better, it has important qualities that can save you time, money and resources. Lets take a deeper look into what you should consider before contacting chrome pipe distributors for your next residential or commercial project. …
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Recent Order of Flanges
January 17, 2012 in Blog, Jobs/Projects, Manufacturing, Pipes Valves and Fittings by Tim Walshauser
Powerful Characteristics of Carbon Steel Pipe Fittings & Valves
January 11, 2012 in Blog, News & Articles, Pipes Valves and Fittings, Valves and Fittings by Tim Walshauser
When deciding which type of material to use for an industrial project, it’s important to first consider the magnitude and scale of the task, what type of liquid or gas the pipes will be carrying and the longevity of structure. Once that has been established, you can then answer questions to what type of metal to use for the piping.
For example, due to its strength and versatility, steel is one of the most popular materials used for pipe and pipe fittings. Even better, different material, like carbon or chrome, can be added to steel to obtain a specific desired effect. Here are a few reasons why it may be beneficial to invest in carbon steel pipe fittings and valves for your next commercial project. …
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Asco Solenoid Valve for Trinidad
December 14, 2011 in Blog by Tim Walshauser
Here is an Asco Solenoid Valve for a project in Trinidad that we had produced.
Types of Industrial Pipe and Steel Pipe Fittings
December 14, 2011 in Blog, Manufacturing, News & Articles, OCTG, Pipe, Pipes Valves and Fittings, Valves and Fittings by Tim Walshauser
Industrial pipe and steel pipe fittings come in all shapes, sizes and material. For years they have been mixed with other substances for improved strength and durability, depending on the specific purpose. Because of its high heat resistance, it is typically used in projects that involve flammable gases. Here are a few different types of industrial pipe and steel fittings and a little advice on how to choose your supplier.
Types of Industrial Steel Pipe: …
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