Stainless steel is a versatile and durable material that has become an essential component in various industries, from construction to manufacturing. One of the critical processes in the stainless steel industry is slitting, which involves cutting wide coils of stainless steel into narrower strips or sheets. This process requires precision, expertise, and specialized equipment […]

  From that tiny fork on your plate to the highest skyscraper in the world, stainless steel is an integral part of modern-day living. Its corrosion resistance, high strength, 100% recyclability, ductility, and low maintenance capabilities make it a star performer among many other metals. Today, manufacturers can choose from over a hundred grades of […]

  As the oil and gas industry in North America continues to evolve to meet modern-day needs, stainless steel has become a key material to ensure reliability and lasting performance. Oil and gas refining is an extensive process, and there is no doubt that stainless steel is crucial to these operations. Although several other metals […]

  304 and 304L stainless steel are alloys from the 300 series of stainless steel that are great for manufacturing purposes. They are made up of chromium, nickel, and carbon, giving them unique characteristics that make them great for a wide range of end uses. Both products offer excellent forming and welding properties, resistance to […]

  A well-established and competent 316 stainless steel slitting service provider functions as an extension to your organization, offering concrete results. However, to get the most out of your metal slitting partner, it’s important that you hire a company that has sufficient experience, necessary resources, a skilled workforce, fits your budget, and provides great customer […]

  Type 430 stainless steel is, by far, one of the most popular straight-chromium stainless steels. It is considered ferritic stainless steel containing high chromium, low carbon, and very little nickel content. It has anti-corrosive properties approaching that of 304/ 304L stainless steel coils. The grade is useful for a variety of internal and external […]

  The 300 series stainless steel slit coils, strips, and rolls are employed for various industrial applications. Each product serves its unique purpose since not all stainless steel grades perform the same way and are ideal for different uses. Predominantly, stainless steel is useful in the automotive, aerospace, food, pharmaceutical, and construction sectors. The most […]

  Are you looking for stainless steel coil, roll, or strips with mechanical properties that outshine their physical appearance? Type 409 stainless steel, a utility-grade product, could be an excellent choice. This general-purpose, titanium stabilized stainless steel grade is often used in scenarios that demand oxidation and corrosion protection, such as automotive exhaust systems. However, […]

  San Jose Stainless steel slitting is a machining service in which wide coils are slit or cut into narrower widths with state-of-the-art machinery. However, at NKS, potential clients come to us with many questions about the process. In this blog, we’re going to discuss some of the questions that we are most commonly asked.

  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 […]