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​STAINLESS STEEL – MAGNETIC OR NOT?

Posted by PipingNow.com on Feb 10th 2022

​STAINLESS STEEL – MAGNETIC OR NOT?

There is a common but incorrect belief that the Chromium-Nickel or Chromium-Nickel-Molybdenum stainless steel must be “non-magnetic” to be corrosion resistant. This misconception is sometimes carr …

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Pricing

Posted by PipingNow.com on Dec 2nd 2021

Pricing

Pricing remains a hot topic. The bad news is that prices continue to rise. The pace of the increases seems to have slacked at least for now. We expect the upward pressure to continue through mid …

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​Benefits of Stainless Steel

Posted by PipingNow.com on Nov 16th 2021

​Benefits of Stainless Steel

Benefits of Stainless SteelCorrosion resistanceLower alloyed grades resist corrosion in atmospheric and pure water environments, while high-alloyed grades can resist corrosion in most acids, alkalin …

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What is Stainless Steel?

Posted by PipingNow.com on Nov 16th 2021

What is Stainless Steel?

What is Stainless Steel?Stainless steel is essentially a low carbon steel which contains chromium at 10% or more by weight. It is this addition of chromium that gives the steel its unique stainless, …

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Supply Chain Crisis

Posted by PipingNow.com on Nov 16th 2021

Supply Chain Crisis

Everyone keeps hearing about the "supply chain crisis".  It IS real, but the PipingNow team is staying ahead of the curve. Working with our key suppliers, we acted at the first signs of trou …

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