Material Basics – Monel

Material Basics – Monel Introduction to Material Basics – Monel This blog provides, basic information about Monel 400 (UNS N04400), MONEL alloy K-500 (UNS N05500) and Monel Alloy R-405 (UNS N04405) material basics like, its properties, applications etc. Monel is a high tensile strength nickel-copper alloy that was discovered in 1905. It was found to be highly resistant to atmospheric corRead More…

Zeron 100 – Alternative Material for Severe Conditions

Zeron 100 – Alternative Material for Severe Conditions This web blog provides you a transient data of Zeron 100® Alternative Material for Severe conditions, its mechanical, physical, chemical properties, applications, standards, design stresses, thermal conductivity, impact strength etc. This material is used as alternative material, where other materials are not suitable for aggressive environmRead More…

Non Metallic Materials Used in the Valve Industry

There are various Non Metallic Materials used in Valve industry. However some of the commonly used Non Metallic Materials used in the valve industry are described in this blog post with its use, characteristics, properties, etc. Even though metals will continue to be used throughout the valve industry, for their own unique characteristics of cost and performance. It has been the many developmeRead More…

Comparison of Different Gasket Materials

Comparison of Different Gasket Materials This blog post gives you a basic information about different types of gasket materials and its comparison. Additionally it covers pros and cons of all gasket materials. Refer below table with all gasket materials. Common NamesNatural RubberButylBuna N, Nitrile, NBRNeopreneSiliconeTrade NamesMirco – Compound No. 7033Butene – Compound No. AX-905Read More…

Basic Materials used for Piping

Basic Materials used for Piping There are numerous basic materials used for piping, though regularly used materials are listed below with their grades and service applications. Here we are listing some of the basic materials, broadly used in piping industries. Carbon Steel (CS) General: Using within min. – 29°C to max. 425°C The Carbon Equivalent (CE) for carbon steel intended for weRead More…