All The News About Stainless Steel Anchor Lines
Modern buildings are often built with smaller beams, with more structural resistance. The anchorage lines becomes then fundamental: anchorage systems can be installed on roofs to ensure workers stability and security. The anchor lines market, to keep up with the pecularities of modern buildings, has always new and interesting solutions. The new fall-arrester systems New […]
How to Magnetize Steel? Discover Two Methods
You only need a few simple items that can easily be found in a hardware or DIY store. In this article, we explain two easy methods for magnetizing steel. Method 1: Magnetizing Steel Using an Existing Magnet The first method is very simple and is ideal for creating a temporary magnet. By using a strong […]
It’s Chestnut Time! Stainless Steel in Chestnut Processing Plants.
Chestnut processing plants. Autumn has arrived and brings a wonderful fruit: chestnuts. In the latter’s processing stainless steel is indispensable. How? In short: the chestnuts processing After storage in stock, the chestnuts are subjected to a dry cleaning by the sieves. Subsequently, they are naturally sterilized and subjected to curatura soaking process. As a first […]
Some Clarification About Nominal Pipe Size
Nominal pipe size. In 1862, Robert Briggs (superintendent of Philadelphia “Pascal Iron Works”) had the task of drawing up some specifications for iron pipes. And he using specifications of his company nuts. Later, he sent these specifications to all the companies in the area which could adapt to this “Standard Briggs”.
What Is the Point of Doing the Salt Spray Test?
In the previous post, we explained that it is not possible to determine exactly how many hours a specific type of stainless steel can resist during a salt spray test. But why is this type of test performed? Purpose of the Salt Spray Test The limits of the test are clearly defined by the ASTM […]
Salt Spray Test. How To Interpret the Results.
The salt spray test (or salt frog spry test) is the most popular global test to be performed on stainless steels. And some clarifications are needed. Salt spray test. Some clarifications One of the main things to take in consideration is that of the ASTM B117 “Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus” specification. In […]
It’s Grape Harvest Time! Stainless Steel Wine-Making Systems.
It’s grape harvest time in Italy! Stainless steel is a basic material for wine-making systems and breweries. Wine-making systems. Stainless steel is the star! For the design and construction of tanks and wine storage facilities it is usually chosen AISI 304 stainless steel austenitic, as this type of steel is specific for food use (even better […]
Boat Storage – Pay Attention to Stainless Steel!
September has arrived and your client are ready to storage their boats for winter. This is the time to carry out all the ordinary maintenance, which is fundamental to prolong the life of a boat. How to prepare your boat for winter storage? Remind your customers of some tricks before putting their boat in “hibernation” […]
#ThatsNew – The G20’s News About The China Steel Exports
Hangzhou, China. China steel exports – Steel crisis was raised al G20 summit. An important opportunity for Europe and United States to raise this issue with the Chinese delegates.
Stainless Steel Threaded Fittings. Which Kind of Thread?
Stainless steel is used also as a material for the fittings production, in particular threaded fittings. For example, stainless steel is optimal for the construction and assembly of low-pressure pipes. The threaded fittings in stainless steel AISI 304 and 316 can be derived from: Threaded fittings derived from pipes The threaded fittings derived from pipe are mainly characterized by […]