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• 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
• What Is an Exhaust Flange Gasket?

  An exhaust flange gasket is a round gasket that is commonly called a donut gasket. This gasket is often used to prevent exhaust leaks between the cast-iron exhaust manifold and the exhaust pipe of an automobile or truck. It is designed with a bevel on both sides of the gasket and a smooth, flat inne

  Products News December 29, 2016
• What is a Catalytic Converter?

  A catalytic converter is a device installed in automobiles that is designed to reduce harmfulemissions released from the vehicle’s exhaust. In the United States, all vehicles produced after 1975 are required to have one as part of an attempt to reduce air pollution.The emissions from automobiles con

  Products News January 05, 2017
• What is an Exhaust Hose?

  An exhaust hose is a type of flexible hose used to extract vehicle exhaust fumes from an indoor automobile repair facility. A method of removing the automobile exhaust is necessary as exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is highly toxic. Exhaust hoses is very easy to use and provides a safe metho

  Products News January 12, 2017
• What is a Manifold?

  Automobile engines are complex pieces of machinery with countless moving parts that facilitate combustion, which provides the power by which the vehicle moves. Two important pieces of this puzzle are the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold. The intake manifold is a pipe (or pipes) that supplies

  Products News January 20, 2017