Thursday, April 15, 2010

Specialist Course in Stainless Steel Pipe Fitting

BSSA Stainless Steel offer an unique educational chance to increase your knowledge for stainless steel and Pipe Fittings industry standards.

Bellow you will find details of some of the benifits for you as an individual and also your company. Stainless steel is a growing market and by placing your self by increased understanding into the Steel business will help you:
  • Understanding of stainless steel and its applications.
  • Improve your knowledge base of the organisation in this key area
  • Provides an industry wide standard
  • Get a recognised transferable qualification for stainless steel and pipe fittings
  • Raises the knowledge level and supports the longer term growth of the stainless steel market.
Levels of Stainless Steel Certification
The course consists of 16 individual self-study modules with accompanying training notes. The BSSA offers two levels of certification:

Intermediate Steel Certificate
An Intermediate Certificate will be awarded for the successful completion of a minimum of five modules. Compulsory subjects make up four of the five titles. Typically, the Intermediate Certificate can be completed in three months.

Full Steel Certificate
A Full Certificate will be awarded for the successful completion of a minimum of twelve modules. Compulsory subjects make up seven of the twelve titles. Typically, the Full Certificate can be completed in six months.

Course Content
The BSSA Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings Specialist Course contains 16 challenging and topics about stainless steel from introductory to more complex material covered are relevant to the workplace. The titles are as follows:

An Introduction to Stainless Steel - The module provides a well laid out introduction that first of all defines stainless steels and leads onto an outline of the types (or families) of stainless steels and their basic properties and corrosion resistance.

Stainless Steel vs Corrosion - The second module builds on the introduction to corrosion resistance outlined in Note 1 by identifying and then describing the range of low temperature or wet corrosion mechanisms that are potential hazards to stainless steels.

The Mechanical Properties of Stainless Steel - The first half of this module describes mechanical properties such as yield and tensile strength, elongation, hardness and toughness and how these are measured. The second half of the module discusses other mechanical properties such as creep and fatigue.

The Surface Finish on Stainless Steels - One of the principal messages of this module is the importance of surface finish on the service performance of stainless parts and fabrications.

Fabricating Corrosion Resisting and Stainless Steels - This module reinforces the basic message of Training Note No. 4 by examining various stages in supply, fabrication and installation where damage and contamination can result in subsequent in-service staining or corrosion.

The Cutting of Stainless Steels - It deals entirely with intermediate product cutting methods, as applied to stainless steels, including mechanical methods.

The Metallurgy of Stainless Steels - This module complements and reinforces the material in Training Note No. 1 by giving more fundamental information at the atomic structure level that is useful for a better understanding of some of the terms like ferrite, body centred cubic, austenite, face centred cubic, martensite, duplex etc.

The Welding and Joining of Stainless Steels - Most of the paper is devoted to welding of stainless steel but brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding and bolting, joining methods are also covered.
Machining Stainless Steels - This module provides most of what fabricators or jobbing machine shop engineers need to know, in order to have a sound insight into stainless steel.
Practical Considerations for Designing in Stainless Steel - If Modules 1, 2, 3 and 4 have been studied beforehand this module completes the picture for design engineers both in industrial and building applications.

Stainless Steel and Stainless Alloy Castings - This module thoroughly covers the classification, selection, application and manufacture of stainless steel castings.

Forging Stainless Steels - This module provides insight into one of the major methods of hot forming stainless steels.

Stainless Steel Pipe and Tube - This module will be of particular interest to anyone involved in the manufacture, procurement or selling of stainless steel pipes or tube products.
Cold Forming Stainless Steels - Modules 14 and 15 are allied to each other in their scope and should appeal equally as optional papers, particularly to engineers and fabricators, along with Module 6.

Deep Drawing of Stainless Steels - Modules 14 and 15 are allied to each other in their scope and should appeal equally as optional papers, particularly to engineers and fabricators along with Module 6.

Stainless Steel and Stainless Alloys at High Temperature - This final module includes a comprehensive reference list and table of wrought and cast, stainless steel and nickel heat resisting alloy grades.

For more information about Stainless steel pipe fittings and ths Stainless steel course please feel free to contact us.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Stainless Steel Pipe Fitting Center

Pipe Center

Pipe Center is the specialist supplier of commercial and industrial heating plant and pipe systems. With around 100 locations nation wide, Pipe Center has a large network of branches offering a range of products including boilers, water heaters, radiators, pumps, commercial showers, fire protection and much more. Pipe Center stock one of the widest ranges available of pipes, fittings and valves in carbon steel, copper, stainless and pressure plastics.

In addition to the products available, Stainless Steel Pipe Fitting Center can uniquely offer a range of specialist offsite services. Strategically placed in bespoke facilities in the UK, these services offer customers solutions to the ongoing issues of escalating timescales and costs as well as overcoming health and safety issues, environmental concerns and unnecessary waste.

- Modular Engineering offers prebaricated, multiservice modules for building services.
- Fabrication provides offers pre-fabricated pipework for industrial applications.
- Valvestock offer a design and manufacture service for bespoke valve application including actuated valves.
- Custom Build offer a bespoke design and build solution for refrigeration and air conditioning.

Each of our services offer our customers experienced, commercial specialists who can design, manufacture and deliver your goods to agreed deadlines.

Pipe Center

Stainless steel pipe fitting products: Flanges, Pipefittings, Pipeline fittings, Pipes, Tube fittings - bends, Tube fittings - butt welded, Tube fittings - capillary, Tube fittings - collars, Tube fittings - compression, Tube fittings - elbows, Tube fittings - general, Tube fittings - hygienic, Tube fittings - meters, Tube fittings - push in, Tube fittings - screwed, Tube fittings - socket weld, Tube fittings - tees, Tube systems, Tubes - annealed, Tubes - automotive, Tubes - capillary, Tubes - cut pieces, Tubes - decorative, Tubes - drawn, Tubes - general, Tubes - heat exchanger, Tubes - HF square & rectangular, Tubes - hygienic, Tubes - perforated, Tubes - polished, Tubes - process, Tubes - rectangular, Tubes - round, Tubes - seamless, Tubes - square, Tubes - unannealed, Tubes - welded

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Producers of Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings

In this post we will take a look at producers of stainless steel pipe fittings and give and over view of the company and a break down of the products and services that these stainless steel manufacturers provide.

Blackburns Metals Ltd
Blackburns is one of the countries leading nationwide stockholders of Stainless Steel, Aluminium and other non-ferrous products. Its name is synonymous with high quality and service levels throughout both industry and the commercial sectors with a reputation for innovative products and supply solutions.

A strategically placed network of thirteen sales and distribution centres provides immediate stock availability and local service to a wide range of industries and market sectors with what is probably the most comprehensive and largest stock range in Europe.

Blackburns are focused on the requirements of our customers, a significant investment has been made in fabrication and processing facilities allowing us to supply material closer to final form, providing the option of bespoke sizes and finishes previous unavailable, creating the opportunity for a ‘one stop shop’.

Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings and tubes: Flanges, Pipefittings, Pipeline fittings, Pipes, Tube fittings - bends, Tube fittings - butt welded, Tube fittings - collars, Tube fittings - compression, Tube fittings - elbows, Tube fittings - general, Tube fittings - hygienic, Tube fittings - meters, Tube fittings - push in, Tube fittings - screwed, Tube fittings - socket weld, Tube fittings - tees, Tube systems, Tubes - aircraft, Tubes - annealed, Tubes - automotive, Tubes - capillary, Tubes - coiled, Tubes - cryogenic, Tubes - cut pieces, Tubes - decorative, Tubes - drawn, Tubes - general, Tubes - heat exchanger, Tubes - HF square & rectangular, Tubes - hygienic, Tubes - perforated, Tubes - polished, Tubes - process, Tubes - rectangular, Tubes - round, Tubes - seamless, Tubes - square, Tubes - textured, Tubes - unannealed, Tubes - welded

Birmingham New Road
Tipton
West Midlands
United Kingdom
DY4 9AG


Aalco Metals Ltd
Aalco is the UK's largest independent multi-metals stockholder, with an extensive inventory of aluminium, stainless steel, copper, brass and bronze in all semi-finished forms.

Aalco provides customers with a cost-effective single source for all their metals requirements, together with a comprehensive processing service which includes polishing, coating, blanking and 'cut to length'

No order is too large or too small and Aalco offers a responsive and competitive service for supplying anything from single item orders to major JIT contracts, tailoring this service to the individual needs of every customer from small local businesses to major multinational corporations.

The Aalco inventory includes aluminium, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and nickel alloys in all semi-finished forms, covering a wide range of grades/alloys, shapes and sizes - both industry standards and special or bespoke items for particular applications or individual customers.

With 18 service centres nationwide, Aalco delivers on-time to every corner of the UK. Every Aalco service centre holds stocks to meet the immediate needs of customers in their local area, backed up by bulk stocks held at a central warehouse.

Whatever your requirement, in whatever quantity, your local Aalco service centre is ready and willing to satisfy your needs

For a quotation, for further information, more extensive technical information, advice on product selection or to place an order, please contact your your local Aalco service centre.

Tube Products: Flanges, Pipefittings, Pipeline fittings, Pipes, Tube fittings - bends, Tube fittings - butt welded, Tube fittings - capillary, Tube fittings - collars, Tube fittings - compression, Tube fittings - elbows, Tube fittings - general, Tube fittings - hygienic, Tube fittings - meters, Tube fittings - push in, Tube fittings - screwed, Tube fittings - socket weld, Tube fittings - tees, Tube systems, Tubes - aircraft, Tubes - annealed, Tubes - automotive, Tubes - capillary, Tubes - general, Tubes - HF square & rectangular, Tubes - hygienic, Tubes - polished, Tubes - rectangular, Tubes - round, Tubes - seamless, Tubes - square, Tubes - Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings

25 High Street
Cobham
Surrey
United Kingdom
KT11 3DH
http://www.aalco.co.uk

The Benefits of Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings

All though stainless steel pipe fittings can be more expensive than some alternative solutions here are some of the reasons to choose a stainless option.

Fire and heat resistance

Special high chromium and nickel-alloyed grades resist scaling and retain strength at high temperatures.

Hygiene
The easy cleaning ability of stainless makes it the first choice for strict hygiene conditions, such as hospitals, kitchens, abattoirs and other food processing plants.

Aesthetic appearance
The bright, easily maintained surface of stainless steel provides a modern and attractive appearance.

Strength-to-weight advantage
The work-hardening property of austenitic grades, that results in a significant strengthening of the material from cold-working alone, and the high strength duplex grades, allow reduced material thickness over conventional grades, therefore cost savings.

Ease of fabrication
Modern steel-making techniques mean that stainless can be cut, welded, formed, machined, and fabricated as readily as traditional steels.

Impact resistance
The austenitic microstructure of the 300 series provides high toughness, from elevated temperatures to far below freezing, making these steels particularly suited to cryogenic applications.

Long term value
When the total life cycle costs are considered, stainless is often the least expensive material option.

Cycle of Stainless Steel
To ensure a high quality of life, the materials that we use as consumers and manufacturers should meet not only technical performance standards, but have a Long Service Life, be Usable in a Great Number of Applications, and be Environmentally Friendly. Once their service is complete, they should be 100% Recyclable, thereby completing the life cycle to be used once again. Stainless Steel is such a material.

The longevity of stainless is the result of the alloying composition and, therefore, it has a natural corrosion resistance. Nothing is applied to the surface that could add additional material to the environment. It does not need additional systems to protect the base metal, the metal itself will last.

Stainless steel needs less maintenance and its hygienic qualities means that we do not have to use harsh cleaners to get a clean surface. There is little or nothing to dump into the drain that could have an environmental impact.

Stainless steel pipe fitting products complete their service life. There is less concern about disposal since this material is 100% recyclable. In fact, over 50% of new stainless steel comes from old remelted stainless steel scrap, thereby completing the full life cycle.

Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings Information Online

This stainless steel guide was set up to help you location find stainless steel fittings information

Stainless Steel is often overlooked by many engineers, specifiers and designers due to the perceived higher initial cost of stainless steel. If you look at that from a one time purchase and compare with the alternative steel, lower-grade carbon steel satina or meteorite finish over carbon steel you will find that the higher grades of stainless steel are in fact more expensive. However when you take a look at the two types of steel over the life of the project stainless steel, which consists of traditional carbon steel mixed with at least 11% chromium and often nickel, is shinier than traditional steel, and doesn't corrode as easily is often the best value option.

What is Stainless Steel?
As we see above it is basically a low carbon steel which contains chromium with 11% or more by weight. The addition of the chromium is what gives the steel it’s unique stainless, corrosion resisting properties.

The chromium content of the steel allows the formation of a rough, adherent, invisible, corrosion-resisting chromium oxide film on the steel surface. If damaged mechanically or chemically, this film is self-healing, providing that oxygen, even in very small amounts, is present. The corrosion resistance and other useful properties of the steel are enhanced by increased chromium content and the addition of other elements such as molybdenum, nickel and nitrogen.

There are more than 100 grades of stainless steel. grades but these are usually sub-classified into distinct metallurgical “families” such as the austenitic, ferritic, martensitic and duplex families. Each is identified by the alloying elements which affect their microstructure and for which each is named.

Benefits of Stainless Steel
Corrosion resistance, Fire and heat resistance, Hygiene, Aesthetic appearance, Strength-to-weight advantage, Ease of fabrication, Impact resistance and Long term value.
Click on the link to find a complete list of all the benefits of stainless steel pipe fittings.