How To Blacken Stainless Steel?
Blackening of stainless steel is achieved thanks to immersion in suitable oxidizing solutions at a temperature of 120/130° C. Why to blacken metals? Primarily it is necessary to color metal of black in a totally opaque, smooth, shiny or satin. Or to not influence the size of blackening components (important characteristic for precision mechanics). What […]
Warehouse Storage of Stainless Steel. How Do You Do It?
Generally, every store sells different qualities of metallic materials as carbon and alloy steel and, also, stainless steel. Under these conditions, specific procedures are necessary to prevent any deterioration of the materials. In fact, mechanical damage and other common defects are among the main causes of rust formation. How do you do it? It is […]
Stainless Steel Ordinary Maintenance. What Not to Use? – PART 2
This is the second article dedicated to the proper maintenance of stainless steel surfaces. Following the recommendations of the Italian Stainless Steel Development Association, here are some important guidelines on which tools and products should be avoided during cleaning and maintenance operations. Tools to Avoid The following tools should not be used on stainless steel […]
Ordinary Maintenance of Stainless Steel. How to Make It Better? – PART 1
This is the first of two articles dedicated to the proper maintenance of stainless steel surfaces. Below are some useful recommendations provided by the Italian Stainless Steel Development Association. Limescale Deposits To remove light limescale deposits use: For heavier deposits: Oil and Grease Stains For ordinary stains: For stubborn stains: Fingerprints Fingerprints can be removed […]
Welded Steel Chain Specifications.
Today we are talking about welded steel chain. In the following, the specifications of NACM – National Association of Chain Manufacturers (who representing domestic manufacturers of chain since 1933) concerning the wide range of products such as stainless steel chain. How to use the chain? These size and related specifications are applicable to chain in […]
Steel. Some Surface Treatments – PART 2
In the previous article, we discussed some of the most common surface cleaning methods, including degreasing and sandblasting. Today, we will focus on additional treatments used for stainless steel and alloy steels. Acid Pickling Before pickling, the material must be thoroughly cleaned in order to remove any grease, oil, or insoluble residues from the surface. […]
Steel. Some Surface Treatments – PART 1
Hot-processing operations such as forging, rolling, welding, and heat treatment generate surface oxidation on carbon steels, alloy steels, and stainless steels. This oxidation layer, commonly known as “scale” or “mill scale”, must be removed because it can create problems during stamping and drawing operations. The presence of scale may compromise the corrosion resistance of the […]
Alloying Elements. What Are the Effects on Stainless Steels? – PART 3
After chromium, aluminum and carbon, today is the last post about the effect of alloying elements on stainless steels. The last 6 alloy elements and their effect on steel SILICON: SELENIUM: SULPHUR: TITANIUM: TUNGSTEN: VANADIUM: Find our website! Click on the link below to access our web shop. You can choose the most suitable […]
Alloying Elements. What Are the Effects on Stainless Steels? – PART 2
In the previous post we talked about the effect of alloying elements on stainless steels. We have already dealt with elements such as chromium, aluminum or carbon. Here’s more.. The alloying elements and their effect on stainless steel MOLYBDENUM: NICKEL: Other alloying elements NIOBIUM: COPPER: Find our website! Click on the link below to […]
Alloying Elements. What Are the Effects on Stainless Steels? – PART 1
In this post we will discuss the effect of alloying elements on stainless steels . We make an introductory statement Here the chemical elements that containing carbon %, nickel % and chromium %. The alloying elements and their effect on stainless steel ALUMINIUM: NITROGEN: CALCIUM: CARBON: Other alloying elements CHROMIUM: MANGANESE: Find our […]