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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]