Manufacturing
Stainless Steel 316 Sheet Metal: Yes, or No?
April 18, 2012 in Jobs/Projects, Manufacturing by Tim Walshauser
To answer the question as to whether stainless steel 316 sheet metal is the right choice for your project, you need to first evaluate its characteristics. Let’s take a look into what sheet metal is, and later we’ll discuss sheet steel prices.
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Recent Target Tees Going to a Customer in Africa
February 14, 2012 in Blog, Jobs/Projects, Manufacturing by Tim Walshauser
Recent Order of Flanges
January 17, 2012 in Blog, Jobs/Projects, Manufacturing, Pipes Valves and Fittings by Tim Walshauser
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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Types of Stainless Steel Flanges Explained
November 02, 2011 in Blog, Manufacturing, News & Articles, Pipes Valves and Fittings, Valves and Fittings by Tim Walshauser
High pressure steel flanges are essential to include in your next piping project. Stainless steel flanges are highly resistant to corrosion and contain enough strength for your industrial piping plan. For high temperature and pressure treatment, consider purchasing high pressure steel flanges that comply with ASTM, ASME, ANSI and/or API standards.
API vs. ASME/ANSI standards:
Flanges meeting API standards can withstand high pressures and temperatures. The main difference between flanges that meet API standards and those that meet ASME or ANSI standards is the material used that can handle a high-pressure environment. Typically they are more efficiently used in dealings with gas and oils. When working with water, air, and steam in an industrial setting, ASME/ANSI flanges are more common.
Types of stainless steel flanges: …
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Why You Should Buy I-Beam Steel and 304 Stainless Steel Bars
October 05, 2011 in Blog, Manufacturing, Structural by Tim Walshauser
About I-Beam Steel
I-beams are beams with an I- or H-shaped cross section; the vertical structure is referred to as the web, while the horizontal structures of the beam are referred to as the flanges. While the web resists forces, the flanges resist the bending movement brought upon the beam.
There are two I-beam structures that are typically seen:
- A rolled I-beam, which, depending on the material, is formed by cold rolling, hot rolling or extrusion
- A plate girder, which is formed by welding, riveting or bolting plates
Most commonly, I-beams are made of structural steel. Sometimes, though, they may be formed from aluminum or a variance of other materials. …
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316 Stainless Steel Sheets and Pricing
September 28, 2011 in Blog, Manufacturing, Structural by Tim Walshauser
Pricing for Stainless Steel Sheets
Stainless Steel sheet prices vary, depending on a number of factors, such as:
- Size
- Quantity
- Dimensions
- Measured in Ga. units
- Sub metal type
- e.g., 304-2B Mill Finish
- 309-2D Mill Finish
- 316 Mill Finish
- 430-2B Mill Finish, etc.
Typically, stainless steel sheets run anywhere between $200-$800, dependant upon the aforementioned factors (and, namely, quantity).
To request a quote for your specific needs, please contact us today .
What is 316 Stainless Steel?
Unlike conventional chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steels, Alloy 316 is a molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel, which means it’s more resistant to chemical corrodents, marine atmospheres and to general corrosion and pitting and crevice corrosion. 316 stainless steel sheets offer higher creep, stress-to-rupture and tensile strength at elevated temperatures. …
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OCTG Pipe Sales for Petroleum Industry
August 10, 2011 in Manufacturing, OCTG, Pipe by Tim Walshauser
St. Louis Pipe and Supply is a leading supplier of any and all types of pipes, no matter the application, including Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG). As a leading OCTG tube distributor and OCTG pipe sales company, we supply seamless casing, tubing and drill pipes used for on-shore and off-shore oil and gas exploration, drilling and extraction, and other pipes and connectors.
If you are looking for an OCTG tube distributor, here are some of the casings and tubes we regularly supply: …
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Guide to Buying Stainless Steel Pipe
July 06, 2011 in Blog, Manufacturing, News & Articles, Pipe by Tim Walshauser
Buying stainless steel pipe, and buying tubular steel pipe in particular, can be an imposing proposition. There are many types of stainless steel. Even if you know the size of pipe you need, there’s a range of grades. And even the classifying systems vary by region of the globe and by organization.
Below is a table comparing stainless steel designations. …
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5 Questions and Answers About Carbon Steel Pipe
June 29, 2011 in Blog, Manufacturing, Pipe, Pipes Valves and Fittings by Tim Walshauser
What is carbon steel?
As defined by the American Iron and Steel Institute, carbon steel is:
Steel is considered to be carbon steel when no minimum content is specified or required for chromium, cobalt, niobium, molybdenum, nickel, titanium, tungsten, vanadium or zirconium, or any other element to be added to obtain a desired alloying effect; when the specified minimum for copper does not exceed 0.40 percent; or when the maximum content specified for any of the following elements does not exceed the percentages noted: manganese 1.65, silicon 0.60, copper 0.60.
Most the steel produced in the world falls into the category of carbon steel. …
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