Articles relating to Materials

Nickel Aluminium Bronze in Valve Applications: Improving Corrosion Performance Through PM-HIP

Nickel Aluminium Bronze (NiAlBronze) remains a widely used alloy in valve applications exposed to seawater, offshore infrastructure, and other ...
Valveuser Issue 106

Globus Metal Powders: Beyond Forging Performance: PM-HIP Valve Components in Demanding Service Conditions

In the valve industry, forged materials have long been considered a benchmark for mechanical integrity in pressure-containing applications. However, ...
Valveuser Issue 106

New Member Welcome – Offshore Stainless & Alloys

Offshore Stainless & Alloys is the UK’s only NORSOK D59 approved manufacturer of cold drawn bar, with over 25 years of precision cold ...
Valveuser Issue 106

Langley Alloys Acquires Offshore Stainless & Alloys: Strengthening UK stainless bar supply

Langley Alloys has acquired Offshore Stainless & Alloys, adding a dedicated UK cold drawn bar manufacturer to the group and broadening what it ...
Valveuser Issue 106

Every duplex and super duplex grade a valve manufacturer needs, from one source

Valve manufacturers rarely need a single duplex grade in a single size. A body in aggressive chemical service, a seat in seawater, trim in general ...
Valveuser Issue 106

The hydrogen economy is rewriting valve material selection

Hydrogen is reshaping material selection across the valve industry. As electrolysers, refuelling stations and storage systems scale up, design ...
Valveuser Issue 106

Introducing Globus Metal Powders:: Advanced Manufacturing Solutions for the Valve Industry

As the valve industry continues to demand higher levels of performance, reliability, and material integrity, manufacturers are increasingly turning ...
Valveuser Issue 105

Globus Metal Powders: What is PM-HIP and How Does It Work?

Powder Metallurgy Hot Isostatic Pressing (PM-HIP) is an advanced manufacturing route used to produce fully dense metal components from metal powders. ...
Valveuser Issue 105

Supporting Valve Manufacturing Continuity Through Specialist Alloy Supply

Severe-service valve manufacturing operates within demanding material environments where corrosion-resistant alloys must perform under extreme ...
Valveuser Issue 104

Howat Group: The Rise of F6NM

Historically, AISI 410 stainless steel was the workhorse alloy for many oil and gas applications. It provided good strength and moderate corrosion ...
Valveuser Issue 104

Howco to Exhibit at Stainless Steel World for the First Time

For more than four decades, the Howco Group has been synonymous with strength, precision, and reliability in the global metals industry. This ...
Valveuser Issue 102

Is Hydrogen the Answer to the Steel Industry’s CO2 Problems?

Swiss Steel Group Drives EU-Funded Project to Transition from Natural Gas to Clean Hydrogen in Steel Production The steel industry is one of the ...
Valveuser Issue 101

From CAD to Printed Part in Days: Howco’s Additive Manufacturing

Many will be aware of the distribution and manufacturing capabilities within the Howco Group. It has a world class reputation. But Howco ...
Valveuser Issue 100

Metallurgy to Manufacture: Integrated Metals and Engineering Solutions from Howat Group

Howat Group delivers complete material and engineering support to manufacturers operating in high-specification, safety-critical environments. Our ...
Valveuser Issue 100

Langley Alloys is proud to announce its successful registration with JOSCAR

Joscar is the ‘Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register’, an industry-recognised accreditation and key validation tool used by major ...
Valveuser Issue 100

Howat Group Showcasing UK Strength at Offshore Europe 2025

Howat Group is pleased to confirm its participation in SPE Offshore Europe 2025, taking place in Aberdeen this September. As one of the energy ...
Valveuser Issue 99

Vertical Integration and Alloy Development: : Swiss Steel Group Optimizes Wire Production for High-Performance Spring Applications

Swiss Steel Group, an international manufacturer of specialty steels, continues to strengthen its position in the production of cold-drawn wires for ...
Valveuser Issue 99

Howat Group: Your Trusted Partner from Metallurgy to Manufacture