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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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). […]

  You might have noticed, the last time you went to the doctor, that a lot of medical equipment is made out of materials like Stainless Steel and Aluminum. Why is that? Well, first of all, metals like Stainless and Aluminum are high-performance metals. That means that they have unique properties that are well suited […]

  Like many businesses, large and small, across the nation, NKS is doing our part to fight COVID-19. With our diverse inventory of Stainless Steel and Aluminum grades, and our range of processing capabilities, we are a critical part of the supply chain in the fabrication of ventilators and face masks. The United States is […]

  Metal materials are one of the basic necessities and building blocks for designers, architects, and engineers. Metallurgy is a branch of material science that involves the study of the physical and chemical behavior of metallic elements, their mixtures, and inter-metallic components — also known as alloys. NKS is unique in that it has its […]

  There are many different variations of stainless steel on the market, with hundreds of different grades that each have their own unique composition. This can lead to some confusion, especially for those who are unfamiliar with these materials. To make matters worse, there can be a significant difference between two grades that have almost […]