Carbon Steel vs Stainless Steel
Carbon steel and stainless steel have the same basic ingredients of iron and carbon. Their main difference is alloy content—carbon steel has under 10.5 percent alloy
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Feb
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Feb
304 vs 430 stainless steel
For those buying barbeques, however, the choice of stainless used is often 304 vs. 430. (430 is also used for various truck parts.)
28
Jan
Steel vs. Stainless Steel
Steel’s affordability makes it an ideal metal for many projects. Stainless steel, on the other hand, is more expensive,
15
Jan
Trench Drains for Driveways
Managing rain, storm, and flood water is a growing concern for homeowners in changing local climate.
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Jan
How to Choose a Removable Bollard
When it comes to installation, it may be common knowledge that bollards can be installed permanently as fixed applications. However, fixed bollards do not work well in places with variable access-control needs.
20
Nov
Parking Posts: Fold-down, Telescoping, Flexible, and Structural
“Parking post” can refer to a short marker placed at the end of a stall as a stop. It can also mean a post used to reserve a spot and prevent unauthorized access. Check out the four types of bollard most often used as parking posts.
30
Oct
304 Stainless Steel versus 409 Stainless Steel
In automotive exhaust systems, 304 and 409 are the most common grades of stainless steel. What else are these grades used for? Why is stainless steel used in cars? What sets these two grades apart?
18
Oct
Stainless Steel Production and Processing
Stainless steel products are created in a seven-step manufacturing process. Peer into the factory to see how stainless products are made.
16
Oct
Ask an Engineer: Austenitic Stainless Steel
Though austenitic stainless steels are expensive they still capture 70% of the market. Learn what makes this rust-resistant, formable, weldable steel stay tough even at cryogenic temperatures.
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Aug
Architectural Bollards
Architectural bollards define perimeters and guide traffic while ornamenting their surroundings. In addition to being an attractive site furnishing, they can provide lighting, security, safety, traffic guidance, wayfinding, and more.