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Types of Hollow Structural Sections
Hollow structural sections typically come in three main forms: rectangular hollow sections (RHS), square hollow sections (SHS) and circular hollow sections (CHS). Each type of hollow section has its benefits, properties, and purposes. Circular Hollow Sections The circular holl...Read more -
Hot-finished vs. cold-formed tubes
Electric Resistance welded (ERW) carbon steel tubes have been successfully used in building and industrial pipework installations for many years. However, we are now seeing the increasing use of imported, commodity welded tubes that may prove to be less suitable for typical pi...Read more -
The Four Types of Carbon Steel
Carbon steel can be categorized depending on the chemical composition and characteristics of the product. Mild steel also falls under the low carbon steel category as it is comprised of similar carbon content. Plain carbon steel is free from alloys and can be placed in four ca...Read more -
Tips for using ASTM A105 Carbon Steel Flanges for the first time
Use Slip-on Flanges in low-pressure services: Users more prefer slip-on flanges due to its affordability, quick & easy installations. ASTM A105 Carbon Steel Flanges used for non-critical low-pressure services like cooling water, firewater, and other non-challenging pipewor...Read more -
Applications and Benefits of SS 316L Pipes
Stainless Steel 316L Pipe is made up of austenitic stainless steel that has chromium, nickel, and molybdenum in its composition and it contains low carbon than the 316 grade. The low carbon content of the tubes facilitates welding applications. SS 316L pipe is used in aqueous ...Read more -
Difference Between SS 304 vs SS 316
While using steel, many people are confused between SS 304 and SS 316, which steel grade to use in the working environment so that the material used in the application should last for a long time. The material can be anything used in the form of fastener, bolt, rod, sheets, pl...Read more -
Common ASTM Materials For Piping
STEEL PIPE MATERIALS ASTM A53 (Gr. A and B): seamless and welded carbon steel pipes for medium-high temperature and structural application ASTM A106 (Gr. A and B): Specification for seamless carbon steel pipe for high-temperature service ASTM A333 (Gr 1-11): Specification for ...Read more -
Alloy Steel vs. Stainless Steel
Chemical Composition: Alloy steel contains the presence of elements other than iron and carbon, such as manganese, silicon, nickel, boron, chromium, vanadium, etc. These elements are added under heat treatment. As such, technically, stainless steel is also a high alloy steel, ...Read more -
How to identify and ensure the quality of butt weld pipe fittings
Buttweld pipe fittings are the components that are used to change and redirect the flow of the pipe. Buttweld pipe fittings consist of elbows, Flanges, concentric and eccentric reducers, caps, OD tubes, seamless fittings, welded fittings, etc. How to identify and ensure the qu...Read more