Archive: Jan 2021

Difference between 304 and 316 stainless steel

304 Stainless Steel and 316 Stainless Steel are often compared since they cannot be distinguished by their looks but by their properties. In addition, they both are widely used in everyday life tools. However, they do have distinct differences that need to be considered before choosing one another. The 304 stainless steel SAE 304 stainless […]

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What is Steel Forging?

Manufactured by a series of compression under an extremely high pressure, steel forgings normally have less surface porosity, finer grain structure, higher tensile strength, better fatigue life/strength, and greater ductility than any other steel processing. Understand the meaning of Forged Steel The forging process began in the ancient times to produce various kinds of end […]

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Corrosion Under Insulation – Insights from SGS

CUI, corrosion under insulation, does not have to be a perennial issue. Preventing moisture ingress may be, but CUI happens over time and with the right strategies moisture can be detected before it initiates CUI.    What is CUI? How to properly manage an insulation system? What benefits can I get? There is no doubt […]

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Tubes vs. Pipes – What are the main differences?

Understand the 12 significant differences between steel tube and steel pipe in detail from the industry experts. Resolve the tube vs. pipe confusion. Ever wondered what to call a cylindrical section? A pipe or is it a tube? Confusing, isn’t it? Both the tools appear to be working on the same hollow cylindrical concept. Regardless […]

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