| Application of Stainless Steel in the Water Industry |
| Description | This resource is an information and guidance note aimed to help plant designers and operators realise the opportunities where selecting stainless steel for applications in the water industry will yield economic benefits. The material properties of stainless steel are described and the finishes noted. Guidance is then given on material selection for corrosion resistance, design of structural members, tanks and pipework systems, fabrication and installation. Finally the economic benefits in the form of savings are summarised for initial installation, operating and life cycle costs.
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| Date | 1999 |
| Provider | Other |
| Download | En |
| Architects Guide to Stainless Steel (SCI-P179) |
| Description | This resource provides information on the design, specification, manufacture and maintenance of stainless steel architectural components. The ‘Design and Technology’ section includes structural and performance information on stainless steel and reviews production and finishing techniques. The ‘Case Studies’ section provides numerous examples of the contemporary use of stainless steel in architecture. In each case the design criteria, finish, joining techniques, structural drawings and images for the stainless steel element are described and presented. The Appendices summarise the standards relating to stainless steel, the mechanical and physical properties the product range and the finish designation
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| Date | 1997 |
| Provider | SCI |
| Download | En |
| Castings in Construction (SCI-P172) |
| Description | This resource is a guide aimed to provide engineers, architects and fabricators with the properties and capabilities of iron, carbon steel and stainless steel castings. Castings provide high strength, ductility and toughness, efficient production methods, excellent surface finish, and have good welding and machining characteristics. These properties allow savings on materials and minimise manufacturing costs. This guide explains the basic processes and techniques of castings and provides information for the designer on welding, surface finishes, tolerances and inspection and testing methods. It emphasises the importance of correct specification of the casting techniques and the appropriate level of quality. The procurement process is explained and illustrated with flowcharts. Appendices give examples of recent projects using structural castings, including 4 detailed case histories featuring main truss connections, glazing connections, beam to column connections and compression members in a bridge. Lists of sources of further information and the addresses of some UK foundries are also given.
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| Date | 1996 |
| Provider | SCI |
| Download | En |
| Cleaning Methods for Stainless Steel |
| Description | This resource tabulates information about the cleaning of stainless steel. The table firstly describes the cleaning requirement, ranging from light soiling to heavily neglected surfaces with grime deposits and paint stains. The cleaning method is then explained for each case, detailing the use of detergents, chemical liquids, pastes, abrasive brushes etc.
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| Provider | BSSA |
| Download | En |
| Erection and Installation of Stainless Steel Components |
| Description | This is a detailed information leaflet with general guidance on erecting or installing both architectural and structural stainless steel. The guidance is suitable for austenitic, ferritic and duplex steel. The requirements for the execution of steel structures as outlined by EN 1090, particularly with respect to tolerances and site welding, are explained. Guidance is given on transportation, handling and storage, erection, site welding and the installation of light gauge cladding panels.
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| Date | 2006 |
| Provider | Euro Inox |
| Download | Cz De En Es Fi Fr Nl Sv |
| Good Fabrication in Architectural Stainless Steel |
| Description | This resource presents guidance on the selection, fabrication and finish of stainless steels. Sections deal with material selection and finishes (particulalry achieving a consistent finish). The fabrication section provides best practice guidance on welded and mechanical joints, fastening techniques, cleaning and how to avoid contamination.
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| Date | 2003 |
| Provider | Euro Inox |
| Download | Cz De En Es Fi Fr It Nl Pl Sv Tr |
| Guidelines on the Welded Fabrication of Stainless Steel |
| Description | This resource is on CDROM and provides information, illustrations and images on the welded fabrication of stainless steels. It is aimed at welding experts who are familiar with carbon steels but wish to extend their knowledge to stainless. The program is divided into 7 sections: Corrosion, Stainless steel families, Principal welding processes (the various arc welding techniques), Behaviour during welding (including post-weld treatments), Joining of dissimilar steels, Weld preparation and different applications in construction and manufacturing and Examples of different weld qualities (MAG, tubular, TIG and Manual welding).
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| Date | 2007 |
| Provider | Euro Inox |
| Download | En |
| Manufacture, Processing and Use of Stainless Steel: A Review of the Health Effects |
| Description | This resource is a critical review of the literature relating to health effects associated with stainless steels, from manufacture through to processing and end use. It is aimed to provide an evaluation of the health hazards against the EU classification criteria. The material itself, the manufacture and the processing (cutting, polishing, forming) of stainless steel is then assessed for hazards for exposure, toxicokinetics and toxicity and finally any further research resources are noted.
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| Date | 1999 |
| Provider | Euro Inox |
| Download | En |
| Pickling and Passivating Stainless Steel |
| Description | This resource describes the surface treatments known as pickling and passivation that can be applied to stainless steel. Pickling uses nitric and hydrofluoric acids to remove a thin layer of metal from the surface. Passivation uses nitric acid to improve the quality and thickness of the passive layer on the surface. Procedures for removing weld heat tint and rust contamination are explained.
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| Date | 2007 |
| Provider | Euro Inox |
| Download | Cz De En Es Fi Fr Nl Pl Sv Tr |
| Practical Guidelines for the Fabrication of Duplex Stainless Steels |
| Description | Specifiers and fabricators requiring the unique combination of high corrosion resistance and outstanding material strength provided by duplex stainless steels now have freely available to them a definitive guide to selecting and working with duplex grades.
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| Date | 2009 |
| Provider | IMOA |
| Download | En |
| Stainless SteelCAL: Computer Aided Learning for Engineers and Architects |
| Description | This resource is a computer aided learning program with two modules, one for engineers and one for architects. It is aimed at students and young practising engineers and architects but is also a useful source of information for anyone unfamiliar with designing in stainless steel. Each module teaches principles about stainless steel specification, design and fabrication through a range of excercises, video clips, graphs, tables and links to further resources. This program is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
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| Date | 2007 |
| Provider | SCI |
| Download | En Es |
| Stainless Steel Masonry Support Systems (SCI-P297), Best Practice Information Sheet for Contractors |
| Description | This resource is a best practice information sheet for contractors. It should be read in conjunction with ‘Best Practice Information Sheet for Specifiers (SCI-P298)’. Stainless steel masonry support systems are fixed to the structural frame and provide support to the outer leaf of masonry cladding in buildings. Firstly the article covers Safety and Storage and then the installation techniques for the following: Structural Frame, Soft Horizontal Joints, Vertical Movement Joints, Cavity Width Adjustments, Horizontal Adjustments, Vertical Adjustments, Fixings, Edge and End Distances, Wall Ties and finally the use of Cleaning Chemicals.
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| Date | 2000 |
| Provider | SCI |
| Download | En |
| The Ferritic Solution, Properties, Advantages, Applications |
| Description | This resource is a detailed review of ferritic stainless steels with the aim of promoting their use. As ferritic stainless steels do not contain nickel, their price is relatively stable. The chemical composition, mechanical and physical properties, welding techniques, fabrication practices and available product forms are all listed. Examples are given demonstrating the use of ferritics in a wide range of sectors.
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| Date | 2005 |
| Provider | ISSF |
| Download | De En Es Fr It |
| The Forming Potential of Stainless Steel |
| Description | This resource aims to demonstrate the significant forming potential of stainless steel. The effect of forming on the mechanical properties for each stainless steel family is presented. The most commonly used finishes are then described with reference to EN 10088 Part 2. The article then uses 9 case studies on mechanical parts (pumps, rims, heat exchange plates, etc.) to demonstrate the range of applications stainless steel can be used for – techniques such as hydro-forming, cold rolling, metal spinning, explosion forming and deep drawing are explained.
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| Date | 2005 |
| Provider | Euro Inox |
| Download | En |
| The Mechanical Finishing of Decorative Stainless Steel Surfaces |
| Description | This resource outlines mechanical finishing methods that are appropriate for stainless steel fabrications, describing and illustrating current “best-practice” and emphasizing some of the differences between carbon steel and stainless steel practice. Frequently used finishing methods such as grinding, polishing, buffing and brushing are described. The use of hand tools such as abrasive belts and discs as well as powered equipment such as fixed and portable finishing tools are explained. A guide to best finishing practice is also given. Case studies demonstrating a stainless steel finish are presented, covering the fabrication and installation procedures. Also available on CDROM which includes 2 video presentations showing examples of the operations involved.
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| Date | 2005 |
| Provider | Euro Inox |
| Download | Cz De En Es Fi Fr It Nl Pl Sv Tr |
| The Recycling of Stainless Steel |
| Description | This resource is a presentation on the recycling of stainless steel which is an important consideration in sustainable design. The slides outline the advantages of using stainless steels because of their proven 100% recyclability without degradation. The input composition is described, indicating the % of recycled content for new projects.
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| Date | 2004 |
| Provider | Euro Inox |
| Download | Cz De En Es Fi Fr It Nl Pl Sv |
| The Welding of Stainless Steel |
| Description | This resource is a paper describing how to weld stainless steels. Firstly it describes the chemical composition and mechanical properties associated with the different families of stainless steels. Then the majority of the paper concerns itself with ‘welding processes’, with the sub headings of ‘electric arc’, ‘resistance and induction’ and ‘radiation energy’ – under each, the available techniques are illustrated and described. Following this, the weldability of each family, selection of shielding gases, selection of welding consumables, joint preparation in arc welding, finishing treatments and safe practices are covered.
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| Date | 2007 |
| Provider | Euro Inox |
| Download | Cz En Nl Pl |
| Welding and Post Fabrication Cleaning for Construction and Architectural Applications |
| Description | This resource is a paper describing the issues of distortion during fabrication and welding, control of stainless steel welding processes and post fabrication cleaning. Buckling distortion can result from either poor design or welding practices. The key factors for good welding are clearly defined welding procedures (BS EN 1011 and BS EN 287 and BS EN 288 are mentioned), control of heat input, temperature control and cleanliness. Welding electrode selection and methods including TIG, MMA, FCA, plasma, submerged arc and stud welding are covered. Finally, the importance of careful heat tint removal (temper coloured areas) is discussed by either mechanical abrasion or chemical pickling cleaning methods. Although this establishes the corrosion resistance for the particular grade welded, care is needed with chemical pickling as it can change (dull) the aesthetic appearance of the surfaces.
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| Date | 2002 |
| Provider | BSSA |
| Download | En |
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