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What is Mild Steel?
Mild steel is a type of carbon steel with a low amount of carbon – it is actually also known as “low carbon steel.” Although ranges vary depending on the source, the amount of carbon typically found in mild steel is 0.05% to 0.25% by weight, whereas higher carbon steels are ty...Read more -
Four Types of Steel
Authorities grade and categorize steel types into four groups—Carbon, Alloy, Stainless, and Tool. So what are these different types of steel made of, and what are they used for? CARBON STEELS Carbon steels only contain trace amounts of elements besides carbon and iron. This gr...Read more -
Pipe Sizes and Tolerances
Steel pipe sizes around the world are standardized on historic dimensions that are now referred to as Nominal Pipe Sizes (NPS). In addition to standardizing the nominal outside diameter (OD), a series of standard wall thicknesses was developed years ago and these were labeled ...Read more -
Pressure Rating ANSI Class vs Nominal Pressure (PN)
“Pression Nominal” is the rating designator followed by a designation number indicating the approximate pressure rating in bars. Piping Class Ratings based on the ASME B16.5 – Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard R...Read more -
What are the Different Types of Pipe Fittings
For all piping and plumbing systems used in industrial and commercial applications, the pipe fittings are commonly needed. Fittings require pipes to be joined or mounted in the appropriate place and, where possible, terminated or closed. Fittings come in different shapes and s...Read more -
Manufacturing Processes for Forged Fittings
Pipe Fittings are made using a variety of manufacturing procedures to create Elbows, Tees, Reducers, and other pipe fittings. Smooth Pipe and Welded Steel are utilised to make fittings with filler content (ERW & EFW pipes cannot be used for constructed fittings). Plate fit...Read more -
Differences between API 5L PSL1 and PSL2 standards
API 5L pipes are used in the oil and natural gas sectors to transport gas, water, and oil. Line pipe may be utilized in on-shore and off-shore oil and gas transmission and can fulfill all high-pressure transmission pipeline requirements for natural gas and petroleum. API 5L is...Read more -
Table of Stainless Steel Equivalent Grades (EN, SAE/AISI, UNS, JIS)
The table below compares steel equivalent grades of materials from various international specifications. Note that materials compared are the nearest available grade and may have slight variations in actual chemistry. ISO-Name ISO Designation EN UNS AISI JIS 4372-201-00-...Read more -
What are the differences between cast iron vs galvanized steel pipes
Iron and steel are two of the most widely used metals in the world. The two materials have special properties that set them apart from others, and modern technology and processes have developed new subsets — cast iron and galvanized steel. These have a wide range of uses in se...Read more