Decking Screws – Find Our New Buckets Line!
Now decking screws (art. 9800) will be available with a new packaging. In addition to the usual packaging procedures (as box, master carton and blister) are available the new round and square buckets. Some information about decking screws Firstly, stainless steel decking screws (for outer floor-coverings) have a lot of benefits. Thanks to their special […]
Technical Question About Rusted Stainless Steel AISI 304 for the Pool Area.
A few days ago there was a very interesting technical question on our blog concerning rusted stainless steel AISI 304. The question was so interesting that we wanted to share it with you in this post. The technical question: rusted stainless steel One of our users has AISI 304 stainless steel pool fence along the […]
Stainless Steel AISI 303 – About Knurled Nuts
Today we talk about stainless steel knurled nuts, also with collar. Let’s review together all the technical characteristics and applications of this product. Some technical information about knurled nuts with collar Since March we have added to our range the Article 0467 – DIN 467, specifically, knurled nuts. In addition to article 0467, is present […]
Stainless Steel Intended for the Carriage of Gas
Connections for fluids (e.g. for gases) must have certain characteristics depending on their use. In this post we will get a more precise picture on stainless steel for the carriage of gas. When to use stainless steel pipes? Pipes made of austenitic stainless steel are needed when you cannot use a rigid metal pipe; for […]
Is the 3D-Printed Stainless Steel More Resistant Than Other Materials?
According to some recent studies 3D printed steel would be three times more resistant than the common. What are the practical applications of this discovery? 3D printing. What are the cons? The use of 3D printing now rages between the various sectors of industry, from the biomedical industry to the food sector. However, this technology […]
Lighting Columns. Why Choose Stainless Steel?
Stainless steel can also be used for the public lighting. In fact, the light poles must be resistant to moisture, to the weather conditions and to the thermal shocks. The choice of materiali is fundamental. UNI EN 40 standards. What does it say? There are specific requirements for the design and the construction of lighting […]
Furnish with Stainless Steel. What Are the Benefits?
A recent trend in the world of furniture and design is to use stainless steel (i.e. AISI 316). What are the benefits of using this material in furniture? Why using stainless steel? The main advantages of the stainless steel used as part of installation are: In addition to these advantages: Which components can be used? […]
Stainless Steel and Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion. How to Prevent It?
What is the Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (alias MIC)? It is a type of corrosion that affects the metals that is caused by the action of different microorganisms. These intervene, directly or indirectly, in the initiation or in the evolution of this phenomenon (through substances produced by its metabolism). The case of stainless steel The Microbiologically […]
Stainless Steel. Why Do Quality Products Cost So Much?
Often poor quality steel (“strangely” competitive) can affect the performance of an artifact after the commissioning. Conformity according to European standards Often, in reference to the non-compliance is detected, stainless steel European and international standards. In fact, there is a mis-identification of the material or of the product itself. How can consumers protect themselves? The […]
Stress Corrosion Cracking. How to Avoid It?
What is meant by Stress Corrosion Cracking? This is a phenomenon of degradation of a material due to the combined action of corrosion and applying a constant load. What does this mean? The SCC often leads to sudden breaking of metallic materials normally considered ductile that undergo stress in corrosive environment. This especially at high […]