Is the Stainless Steel AISI 316L Amagnetic?
One of the most common doubts that blog readers share with us is that of the magnetism of steels. The last question refers to the case of an stainless steel AISI 316L amagnetic gas detector container to which a magnet was attached. Is the stainless steel AISI 316L amagnetic? What does our expert say? The […]
What to Use for Packaging Machine Parts in Pharmaceutical Industry?
Another common question they ask us is whether AISI 316 stainless steel can be used in pharmaceutical industry for packaging machine parts. Here is the answer of our expert Alessandro. Packaging machine parts. Which steel is most suitable? As we know, both AISI 316 and AISI 304 stainless steel are perfectly suitable for pharmaceutical packaging. […]
What Kind of Stainless Steel Is Better to Use in an Indoor Pool?
A few months ago one of our readers asked us a really interesting question. His problem was about the choice of the material to build the balustrade and the hatch tops to be installed in an indoor pool. Let’s see together the specific question and the answer of our expert Alessandro. The question: which material […]
Flue Pipes for Industrial Plants. Why Choose Stainless Steel?
In addition to housing,Ā flue pipesĀ are also employed inĀ industrial suction systems. The material they are made of, therefore, becomes fundamental to the smooth operation of the plants themselves. Flue pipes. Why choose stainless steel? In recent years, many industries have chosen to installĀ stainless steel flue pipes. This material possesses specific characteristics that make it ideal for […]
How to Choose the Materials for Industrial Plants?
How do you choose the best material for a particular application – in this case industrial plants? A number of factors are considered in the selection process, including environmental factors, stresses and processing. Many factors, different consequences All factors mentioned above can actuallhy generate defects in the material. They can also interact with defects already […]
Stainless Steel Threaded Fittings. Why Use These in the Plants?
Strength, reliability over time, hygiene and corrosion resistance are the basic characteristics for a plant in many installation areas. Stainless steel threaded fittings are the ideal solution in these cases. What are fittings and where can we find them? There are kilometers and kilometers of piping systems in every city, although not always visible. These […]
In Which Sectors Are Stainless Steel Fittings Used?
The stainless steel fittings are commonly used in industrial equipment. The main sectors are food, chemical, pharmaceutical and water treatment plants. Above all, where the use of plastic fittings is not recommended. Food industry and stainless steel fittings The needs of the food sector are manifold, having strict and specific rules for the choice of […]
Lock Washers ā What to Look For?
There has always been an unresolved doubt about the DIN 6797 and DIN 6798 lock washers. In today’s blog post we want to try to dissipate it along with you.. Different countries, different lettering In Germany, in order to differentiate the various shapes (e.g. external serrated, internal serrated, flared serrated, etc.) are used the following […]
Ask to the Expert: Stainless Steel and Soil Composition.
There are many technical questions that arrive every day on our blog. Today we want to share with you a really interesting question. Technical question: stainless steel and soil composition! One of our readers asked us how many years a 1mm-thick stainless steel sheet can last underground. Let’s see how our expert Alessandro answered this […]
Split Pins and Beta Pin. When Use Them?
Split pinsĀ are mechanic union components preventing nuts from unsrewing. They can also be employed to block the linchpins, so that they don’t slip off location. What are split pins? Split pins form is similar to a nail ripped in two parts in the longitudinal direction, although it is actually made up of a semicircular metal […]