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Stainless Steel in Finned Tubing

  What are Finned Tubes? Finned Tubes are a series of tubes used in applications involving the transfer of heat from a hot fluid to a cold fluid through a tube wall. In other words, finned tubes use their “fins” to increase the surface area against which the outside fluid comes in contact. The tube Stainless Steel in Finned Tubing

New York Stainless Steel and Aluminum Slitting

  Are you looking for customized metal slitting solutions in New York? Need a reliable stainless steel or aluminum distributor to become an extension to your business? Or you are just someone who needs to produce aluminum products? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you’ve come to the right place. At New York Stainless Steel and Aluminum Slitting

Houston, TX. Metallurgical Testing and Metallurgical Lab Work

  To make sure that performance meets expectations, we at National Kwikmetal Service have a metal testing facility for identifying and detecting imperfections in both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Today, metallurgical testing is crucial and is practically used in every sector, covering a wide range of services. But at NKS, we utilize a selection of Houston, TX. Metallurgical Testing and Metallurgical Lab Work

NKS Surcharge Report June 2020

NKS Slitting 301 Stainless Steel

  Almost everyone inside and outside the manufacturing industry is familiar with what stainless steel is. But, so many of us are not aware of the fact that there are several different varieties of stainless steel — grade 301 being one of them. It is quite a popular choice amongst different manufacturers, as its versatility NKS Slitting 301 Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel in the Manufacturing of HVAC Equipment

  HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. The job of HVAC equipment is to move air between outdoor and indoor spaces. This can include heating and cooling both residential and commercial property. This process is called ventilation. So, whether it is the dead of winter, or the heat of the summer, HVAC significantly Stainless Steel in the Manufacturing of HVAC Equipment

Aluminum Slitting Services

  Aluminum, being a lightweight metal, is widely used for a variety of purposes across a number of different industries. Precision slit aluminum coils are used in many manufacturing sectors such as, automotive, computer hardware, airplane parts, window frames, signage, and much more. At National Kwikmetal Service (NKS), we have a massive inventory with several Aluminum Slitting Services

IT’S SPRING

  Metal Springs can be found in almost every industry in the world. They can be found in materials used by the food industry, medical sector, piping, oil and gas, aerospace and beyond. Springs should have properties like, high strength, high elasticity, corrosion resistance, formability, fatigue strength and, in some cases, magnetic permeability and electrical IT’S SPRING

Stainless Steel and the Environment

  STAINLESS STEEL IS GREEN Well, it might not be the COLOR green but it is considered an Environmentally Sustainable material. The environmental impact of a given material is often a major factor in the application of that material. Look no further than Stainless Steel. Stainless Steel is 100% Recyclable. And there are three specific Stainless Steel and the Environment

The Difference Between 316 and 316L Stainless Steel Grades: Insights from a Stainless Steel Slitting Company

  Numerous variations of stainless steel are available in the market today. Each of the different grades has a unique composition to serve its application and functionality. Often times, there are minor differences in the grades, and to add to that, some grades of steel even have very similar names (such as 316 and 316L). The Difference Between 316 and 316L Stainless Steel Grades: Insights from a Stainless Steel Slitting Company