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An exploration of Nickel alloys
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An exploration of Nickel alloys

What is a Nickel alloy used for? See here our expert summary on High Nickel Alloys, including information on Inconel, Hastelloy, Nicrofer, Monel & Monel 400, Nickel 200 Alloys 400, 800, 600, 601, 625, 718, 800, 800H and C276.

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Does Stainless steel oxidise?
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Does Stainless steel oxidise?

Short answer, yes.

Get in the know-how of how Stainless steel differs from ordinary steel, the seven main reasons why rust occurs in Stainless and how to prevent and treat rust formation (with our help).

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What is the difference between B36.10 and B36.19?
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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.

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What is the difference between Grade 304 and Grade 316?
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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.

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What are the Copper and Nickel trends for 2023?
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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.

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Is Stainless steel magnetic?
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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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We have recently supplied the Grade 2507 Super Duplex Stainless steel for a Submersible Pump Package for a Floating Oil & Gas Platform. This image is of a Caisson Cover, fabricated by a valued Stirlings customer. Caisson construction is a found
Transportation of water requires a lot of moving parts - and we supplied the Stainless steel for the Pipe, Fittings and Flanges for this large-scale job. These included Grade 316 Schedule 10 Pipe, Fittings and Flanges, including 400Nb, 450Nb, 500Nb
Check out these impressive Stainless steel Pipe Fittings heading out on the road for a major irrigation job! We supplied Grade 304 Schedule 10 Pipe and Fittings as well as Flanges ranging from 200Nb – 1000Nb for this project, including AS4087
One of the great benefits of Stainless steel over its alternatives in architecture is its customisable, low-maintenance and stunning aesthetic value. This contributes to an attractive, sustainable product that exactly aligns with a client’s nee
Have you read our various blogs on Stainless steel? These informative articles go through different topics relating to Stainless steel and its uses in a straightforward and succinct way, as well as showcasing our products and services and Stirlings -
@seashepherdaustralia is a well-known organisation whose mission is to protect marine wildlife, and to work towards ending the destruction of habitat in the world’s oceans. We are a proud supplier of Stainless steel products to valued Tasmanian
Nothing quite stands up to the performance of Stainless steel in HVAC systems, thanks to its excellent corrosion resistance and durability. Vital in many industries and buildings, from manufacturing to data centers to high-rises, see how Stainless wi
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Our new location at 50 Lancaster St, Ingleburn, is now fully stocked and looking fantastic! With our new warehouse, we've significantly expanded our stockholding capacity in NSW. So, to all our NSW customers: place your orders now to enjoy low lead
Stainless steel has proved to be the most effective material in plumbing, outperforming its alternatives with a long life span, excellent tensile strength, and resistance to corrosion and high levels of water pressure, leading to excellent value in t
This meticulously crafted sculpture was created by valued Stirlings customer Success 5 Engineering. The base is fabricated from Grade 316 Stainless steel Laser cut & supplied by Stirlings, and the top from aluminium anodised blue. The sky is th
Valued Stirlings customer @richardsondevinemarine has recently completed the manufacture of John Nutt, the second of seven new Australian-built Parramatta River Class ferries. John Nutt joins sistership, Frances Bodkin as part of a new fleet for Syd
With our new 60kW Fiber Laser in commission, in addition to our existing 20kW Fiber Laser, we are providing our customers with the best Laser processing solution in Australia! Along with our second-to-none range and depth of Plate stock and our comm
Stainless steel is widely used in the Food & Beverage industry - why? It has a multitude of benefits when it comes to manufacturing and handling a range of food and beverage products, including corrosion resistance and durability, versatility a
Stirlings supplied Grade 316 Pipe, Flanges and Fittings to valued customer Munster for a Wastewater Pumpstation, which is currently under construction. The project is looking great so far! #stainlesssteel #grade316 #grade316stainlesssteel #wastewat
Duplex Stainless steel benefits from the properties of both Ferritic and Austenitic Stainless steels: high tensile strength, corrosion resistance, stress corrosion cracking resistance, toughness, ductility, and cost effectiveness. Duplex is thus a
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