Metal Properties: Carbon Steel

metal properties of carbon steel

Steel is one of the most crucial construction metals in the world. This may be common knowledge, but many do not understand the difference between carbon steel and other types of steel. Like any other specific type of steel, the carbon version of this metal contains specific properties unique to itself. In addition, it boasts both unique advantages when compared to other types of steel. We will discuss the metal properties of carbon steel.

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Metal Properties: Stainless Steel

metal properties of stainless steel

Stainless steel covers a wide range of alloys with different properties. One property all stainless steels have in common is that they all contain at least 12 percent chromium. They can be divided into three main groups: Austenitic stainless steel, Ferritic stainless steel and Martensitic stainless steel. We will discuss the metal properties of stainless steel.

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The Purpose of O-Rings

The purpose of O-Rings

An O-Ring is a mechanical gasket in the shape of doughnut-shaped ring. O-Rings are ideal for placement in a groove and compression during assembly between two or more parts. It is a loop of elastomer with a round cross-section which creates a seal at the interface. They are one of the most common seals in machine design today.

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Metal Properties of Brass

Quite often our customers will ask our team here at Bryan Hose & Gasket about the different types of metal, and what to look for when selecting grades, shapes and sizes. A metal is one of the basic elements in nature. Over three-quarters of the more known elements are metal. Metal is an ideal conductor of electricity and heat. Physically, metal is generally hard, heavy and tenacious. Brass, specifically, is a binary alloy consisting of Copper and Zinc that has been produced for millennia and is valued for its workability, hardness, corrosion resistance and attractive appearance. We will discuss the metal properties of brass.

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Benefits of Copper Piping for Mechanical Systems

Benefits of Copper Piping for Mechanical Systems

Whether its in large diameters or small, for liquid or gas, for high- or low-pressure systems under a wide range of temperatures, you can depend on copper piping to reduce costs for any mechanical system. Therefore, we will discuss some of the many benefits of copper piping for mechanical systems.

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Benefits of Hydraulic Instrumentation

Benefits of Hydraulic Instrumentation

There are numerous things going on in your hydraulic system. Pressure readings, temperature fluctuations and fluid level can all alter the way your system operates. This is why having the right hydraulic instrumentation on your system is essential. These tools assist in maintaining a high-quality hydraulic operation, so lets take a look at the many benefits of hydraulic instrumentation.

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Benefits of Using Aluminum Piping for Compressed Systems

Aluminum Piping for Compressed Systems

Engineers typically have specified various piping materials for compressed air systems. However, recently, aluminum piping has become a popular option for many contractors, architects and engineering firms. There are many benefits of aluminum piping for compressed systems in many different applications, which we will discuss.

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Selecting the Proper Hydraulic Hose for Your Application

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Within different industries, there are plenty of different types of hoses, all used for various purposes. There isn’t really such thing as “the best hose”, only a hose that can do its job and do it right. We here at Bryan Hose have possibly every hose you could require to get your job done the most efficient way possible. However, with the variety of hose options available many may be wondering which one to select for their specific application. This article will discuss a few attributes to consider when selecting the proper hydraulic hose.

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Importance of Compression Testing

Importance of Compression Testing: Metallic & Semi-Metallic Gaskets

There are various different ways to determine the functionality of a gasket. However, compression testing is one of the most common ways to see how heavy a load a gasket can take. Therefore, we have put together a few reasons for the importance of compression testing prior to application.

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