Expert articles on pipe material selection, grade comparisons, and engineering best practices — written by the Metinox Overseas team for engineers, procurement professionals, and project managers.
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In almost any project, this question is being raised over and over again by someone: do we need to use stainless steel or will regular steel do the job?
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The engineer who we recently talked to was quite clear: he needed a pipe that could stay intact in seawater for 20 years.
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Selecting the right stainless steel pipe grade is not always straightforward. A specification such as “304 or equivalent” may look simple.
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The weight of a stainless steel pipe cannot be determined from the nominal size alone. It depends on the outside diameter, wall thickness and material density.
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The EN 1.4162 Stainless Hollow Section is a duplex stainless steel grade widely utilized in various construction and engineering structures which need to have great strength
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When it comes to a high-performance metal, there are not many materials that can withstand the strict conditions found in today's industries. Molybdenum is one
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The bright annealed 316L instrumentation tubing is the standard for clean, accurate analytical and process lines and for good reason. It is special because, during manufacture
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One of the most important and checked features when choosing stainless steel tubing for critical process applications is surface roughness Ra. The degree of cleanliness of
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Carbon steel or stainless steel for your oil & gas pipeline? Compare API 5L, ASTM A106, SS 316L, Duplex 2205, and more on strength, corrosion resistance, cost, and lifecycle value.
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Weld neck, slip-on, blind, socket weld, threaded, or lap joint? Understand every stainless steel flange type — design, pressure ratings, facing, and best-fit service conditions.
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Inconel or Hastelloy? Compare the two leading nickel alloy families on high-temperature performance, chemical corrosion resistance, and ideal applications across industries.
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Duplex 2205 or Super Duplex 2507? Compare corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, PREN values, and cost for offshore, subsea, and chemical process applications.
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Seamless or welded stainless steel pipe? Understand the manufacturing differences, pressure ratings, cost implications, and industry standards to choose right for your project.
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Compare SS 304 and SS 316 stainless steel pipes on corrosion resistance, mechanical properties, ASTM standards, and best-fit applications to make the right specification decision.
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