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 […]
How to Avoid Pitting Corrosion?
The pitting is likely the best known corrosion phenomena in relation to stainless steels. But what causes this phenomenon? And how can you avoid it? Pitting. What are its causes? Pitting is caused by local laceration of the passive layer. But how it originated? This phenomenon arises from the action of strongly activating elements such […]
How to Avoid Pitting Corrosion?
How to Avoid Pitting Corrosion? The pitting is likely the best known corrosion phenomena in relation to stainless steels. But what causes this phenomenon? Pitting. How to cause it? Pitting is caused by local laceration of the passive layer. But how it originated? This phenomenon arises from the action of strongly activating elements such as […]
Stainless Steel and Water and Wastewater Treatments
Can the composition of the water affect the corrosive effect in relation to stainless steel? We want to explain it in our post today. Demineralized water. Is it corrosive for steel? The composition of the water may impact significantly on the corrosive effect compared to stainless steel. Let’s look specifically: What are the effects under […]
Boat Bottom. What Is the Best Material? – PART 1
What causes the corrosion of the bottom of the boat? Galvanic currents and the organisms present in the water can cause this phenomenon. How do you protect your boat? Annual maintenace. What should you replace? Before launching a boat for the season, it requires a careful maintenance. But what are the works to be carried […]
The Cold Climate and First Snowfall. Stainless Steel for Salt Trucks.
Winter has come and brings with him the first snowfalls and thus potential danger from ice formation on the roads. The intervention of salt trucks can become necessary, but how are they manufactured? Stainless steel AISI 316 allows to work with any type of material from sand, to salt and grit. The construction of salt […]
Stainless Steel U-Bolts. Contact Us and Discover Our Offer!
We are looking to include in our range the stainless steel u-bolts. Suitable for fixing of pipes.
Stainless Steel Parallel Key. What Are the Differences Between AISI 316 and 316 Ti?
AISI 316 and 316 Ti. This week we want specifically talk about our last week #top items. Parallel keys. What kind of stainless steel do you have to use? One of the items included in our fasteners range are stainless steel parallel keys. What steel is used? This kind of product can be produced with different […]
Standard EN 1090-2 – Steel Structural Products. PART 2
The second part of our post on EN 1090-2 concerning the execution of steel structures and aluminium. Today we will see more specifically the products identified by the standard. What type of steel structural products? It is necessary that these products conform to the following European norms: 1.1 EN10025 […]