Snow Load and the Stainless Steel Photovoltaic System.
Winter is coming and many of our customers are asking us some questions about snow load. Below, you can find some useful information especially about photovoltaic systems. What is the snow load? The snow load is a variable climate action affecting buildings. It depends on many factors: climate, topography, geographical location and shape of the building. It […]
Desalination Plants. Stainless Steel: Yes or No?
What are the materials to use for water desalination plants? In fact, for the production of drinking water and the removal of salt (and other impurities) are necessary: What is the desalination process? Desalination is a process that removes minerals from saline water. More generally, desalination refers to the removal of salts and minerals from […]
Stainless Steel Corrosion Resistance in Seawater
How does stainless steel behave in seawater? This post deals with current and possible uses of high-alloy stainless steels in various marine environments for different applications. Localised corrosion in seawater Stainless steels such as 316L or 304 possess a poor corrosion resistance in seawater. Indeed, if exposed to seawater they may suffer from localised corrosion like pitting, often […]
2016 â The Recovery of Nautical Market in Mediterranean Area
Nautical market. The CNA’s (Institute for Public Research) research have revealed some interesting data related to the boating industry market . In fact, in Europe boaters are over 48 million, in addition to non-EU nautical tourists. Between the open sea and inland waters, the offer is equal to 1.75 million of boat places.
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 […]
Itâs 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 âPascal Iron Worksâ) 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 âStandard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatusâ specification. In […]