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Have a read of our blog posts and news on various interesting topics!
What is the difference between B36.10 and B36.19?
When making a purchase of Pipe or piping system components, you will likely see written ASME or ANSI, along with the codes B36.10 & B36.19. See here for a simple guide on what these mean, and the differences you can expect to ensure you buy the correct product for your project.
What is the difference between Grade 304 and Grade 316?
Not sure if Grade 304 or Grade 316 Stainless steel is right for the job? Check out this blog by Stirlings’ specialist metallurgist on the differences you can expect from these two metals and why, as well as a description on corrosion resistance and information across the 300 range.
What do skyrocketing Molybdenum prices mean for Stainless steel?
Molybdenum has seen a massive price spike in early 2023. But why? See current prices and our forecast on what’s next for Moly based on its prevalent use in manufacturing in the green and petro-chemical industries, among many others.
What are the Copper and Nickel trends for 2023?
Interested in a summary of relevant commodity trends for 2023? See this blog summarising Copper and Nickel prices forecast by multiple financial advisory bodies along with the corresponding factors (like the EV boom) causing changing prices. See also their levels of responsiveness based on current market conditions and details on base metals suppliers.
Is Stainless steel magnetic?
This blog by Stirlings' specialist metallurgist explains magnetism in Stainless steel, including explanations on the relative permeability of ferritics and martensitics (400 series), austenitics (200 and 300 series, including detail on Grades 304 and 316), and duplexes (including detail on Grades 2205 and 2507).
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News Archive
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January - Stainless for a world-class Lithium refinery
February - Coloured Sheet for captivating decorating!
March - A celestial, terrestrial Stainless sculpture!
April - The Stirlings Service
May - Stirlings has set up Sydney-side!
June - Kalbarri Skywalk - better than the Grand Canyon!
July - Austal’s new delivery to the RAN
August - Stainless saving lives!
September - Speedy September!
October - New to the Victorian warehouse
November - World-class sculptures in our backyard
December - Happy 50th to us!
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December - The brand new Stirlings website!
November - A tour of the Bibra Lake warehouse!
October - Powerful in Plate
September - What makes the Beast the best
August - Stock up in time for Vintage & Harvest!
July - What’s missing from this picture?
June - Veritably Victorian!
May - Seamless Pipe, Seamless Fittings, Seamless Service
April - Polish this off your list!
March - Plate on Plate on Plate
February - The Biggest Laser in Australasia is Here!
January - Not Hollow of Hollow Bar
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December - Better than Santa’s Workshop + Christmas Closure Notice
November - Not at all Bore-ing!
October - A Fish Feeding Frenzy
September - Filtration: Sorted + Prices Notice
August - The Lustrous Beauty of Stainless Steel
July - The Largest Copper Nickel Range in Australasia
June - Price changes & a big Mining project
May - See our range of bar & Price change notice