Each metal, including aluminum and stainless steel, makes up around 75% of all the Periodic Table elements. However, they vary in their melting point, corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, strength, and several other properties due to altered compositions. Different processing methods and compositions are why every metal can be made into various forms — the […]

  Both aluminum and stainless steel have their individual strengths and weaknesses, along with their typical applications. But what if you could combine the two to get the best of both the worlds? You can certainly do that, and aluminized stainless steel is the solution! Type 439 aluminized stainless steel is another specialty that we […]

  Aluminum is a very common material that features excellent versatility. As such, it is frequently used in a number of different manufacturing processes. The metal is an absolute staple when it comes to its applications. However, it can be a bit of a challenge to work with aluminum. It requires a skilled professional to […]

   Type 304 and 304L are commonly used austenitic stainless steel. These are relatively low cost, extremely formidable, and resistant to atmospheric corrosion. Both types have similar chemical and mechanical properties, but the main difference lies in their carbon content. You might be wondering, what makes these two stainless steels so versatile, and what are […]

  Grade 430 stainless steel is by far the most sought-after non-hardenable, straight chromium type of stainless steel. It is a general-purpose alloy that falls under the ferritic stainless steel class. Type 430 offers an excellent combination of (mild) atmospheric corrosion resistance and formability, with many useful mechanical properties. This grade of stainless steel can […]

  Stainless Steel and Aluminum are strong yet malleable metals. With its vast array of processing capabilities NKS provides quality material fit for your intended application. A great use of the flexibility of Stainless Steel and Aluminum is the process of Roll Forming. Roll Forming steel is the continuous bending of a metal strip at […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]