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• What is a pipe clamp?

  A pipe clamp is used to connect and seal two pieces of round pipe. There are two pipe clamp styles used worldwide. The first is a traditional pipe clamp, which consists of a horseshoe-shaped piece of round stock with threads on each end and a half-round piece of flat stock with holes in each end; the threaded ends of the first piece can pass through and be tightened by a pair of lock nuts. The second type of pipe clamp is a flat band clamp. This type of clamp is used primarily on stainless steel exhaust pipe and is intended to seal the joint without distorting the shape of the pipe. The flat piece of soft stainless steel is wrapped around the connecting pipes at the joint, and a bolt is tightened, fastening the two ends of the pipe clamp together and sealing the connection.When applying a pipe clamp to an exhaust pipe on a vehicle or in a plumbing application, it is best to never over-tighten the clamp. Doing so can distort the pipe, often resulting in a leak that cannot be sealed. The

  Products News August 08, 2016
• Galvanized Iron And Steel: Characteristics, Uses And Problems

  This standard includes general information on the characteristics and common uses of galvanized iron and steel and identifies typical problems associated with these materials along with common causes of its deterioration.IntroductionGalvanizing is a process of coating iron or steel with zinc in order to provide greater protection against corrosion for the iron or steel base. The process of galvanizing sheet iron was developed simultaneously in France and England in 1837. Both of these methods employed a "hot dipping" process to coat sheet iron with zinc. Like tinplate, early galvanized metals were hand dipped. Today almost all galvanized iron and steel is electroplated.The following are the most common methods for applying protective coatings of zinc to iron and steel:Hot-dip Galvanizing:The immersion of iron or steel in molten zinc, after the surface of the base metal has been properly cleaned.This process gives a relatively thick coating of zinc that freezes into a crystalline surfac

  Products News August 10, 2016
• Electronic Exhaust Cutout Basics

  While some of us love the sound of a straight pipe V8, or the high-pitched ring of an Italian motor, there are some of us who just love the bliss of silence. When it comes to exhaust flow, exhaust noise, and power, you will quickly see that they are all linked. You can’t have one without the others being involved in the equation. This causes a problem for some of us that want good exhaust flow and power, but also want the car to be quiet as well.It’s no surprise that just a straight through exhaust will also be the highest flowing exhaust. There is a reason why we all used to stick toilet paper in our ears at Nascar Races when we were kids. To make a lot of power you need to have a lot of flow, and what comes with a lot of flow, is a lot of noise.In comes the exhaust cutout. It was a way that automotive enthusiasts could drive their cars daily, or go out for a night on the town with a nice quiet exhaust. Then take that same car to the track and remove the cut-out block plates and open

  Products News August 08, 2016
• 10 real benefits of galvanized steel

  The use of galvanizing for structural steel protection gives you ten major, measurable benefits.1. Lowest first cost. Galvanizing is lower in first cost than many other commonly specified protective coatings for steel. (The application cost of labour intensive coatings such as painting has risen far more than the cost of factory operations such as galvanizing.)2. Less maintenance/Lowest long term cost. Even in cases where the initial cost of galvanizing is higher than alternative coatings, galvanizing is almost invariably cheapest in the long term (because it lasts longer and needs less maintenance).  And, maintenance causes problems and adds to costs when structures are located in remote areas, and when plant shutdown or disruption to production is involved.3. Long life. The life expectancy of galvanized coatings on typical structural members is far in excess of 50 years in most rural environments, and 20 to 25 years plus, even in severe urban and coastal exposure.4. Reliability. Galv

  Products News August 16, 2016
• What is Galvanized Steel?

  Galvanized steel is steel that has gone through a chemical process to keep it from corroding. The steel gets coated in layers of zinc oxide because this protective metal does not get rusty as easily. The coating also gives the steel a more durable, hard to scratch finish that many people find attractive. For countless outdoor, marine, or industrial applications, galvanized steel is an essential fabrication component.How It's MadeOne of the most common ways of making steel resist rust is by combining (alloying) it with a metal that is less likely to corrode: zinc. When steel is submerged in melted zinc, a chemical reaction permanently bonds the zinc to the steel. Therefore, the zinc isn't exactly a sealer, like paint, because it doesn't just coat the other metal; it actually permanently becomes a part of it. The most external layer is all zinc, but successive layers are a mixture of zinc and iron, with an interior of pure steel.This process, known as hot-dipped galvanization, is one of

  Products News August 25, 2016
• What is a Flange?

  FLANGES GENERALA flange is a method of connecting pipes, valves, pumps and other equipment to form a piping system. It also provides easy access for cleaning, inspection or modification. Flanges are usually welded or screwed. Flanged joints are made by bolting together two flanges with a gasket betw

  Products News November 18, 2016
• What Are Metal Bellows?

  Metal bellows are pieces of metal designed to yield under pressure, either inward or outward, to allow compression of a system. The design of the metal bellows can vary according to the intended purpose of the device, but in most cases, the system will consist of a tube or other hollow structure tha

  Products News November 25, 2016
• What is an Exhaust Header?

  An exhaust header is an after market automotive part designed to improve vehicle performance. The small gain in performance facilitated by an exhaust header is important to high performance drivers who often make other modifications to their vehicles in order to increase speed. These modifications i

  Products News December 16, 2016
• What is an Exhaust Manifold?

  An exhaust manifold is a system which is used to vent exhaust gases away from an engine. The manifold extends from the cylinders to the exhaust pipe, collecting and moving exhaust away from the engine. Exhaust can be harmful to inhale, making it very important to have a fully functional exhaust mani

  Products News December 07, 2016
• How can I Tell if my EGR Valve Needs to be Cleaned or Replaced?

  The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve is an important part of the exhaust circulation system of a vehicle. EGR valves have been in use in the United States since the 1960s, when car companies were seeking ways to increase the efficiency of vehicles while also decreasing pollution. When the EGR v

  Products News December 23, 2016