EspañolEveryone knows that stainless steel is highly corrosion resistant in a wide range of environments – as long as the correct grade is selected. Similarly, it offers a wide range of mechanical and physical properties. The correct grade will provide the necessary ductility, toughness, strength, hardness, etc, which is required for the particular application. It […]
It doesn’t matter what you call it – 304, 1.4301, 18/8 or even V2A – most people in the business will know what you mean. There are two (or perhaps three) obvious reasons for this. Grade 304 was one of the first stainless steel grades developed, it quickly became the workhorse for the stainless steel […]
Following a recent expansion to its facility, Stainless Band has invested £45,000 in a new highstrength racking system for its goods inwards and goods outwards bays, these consist of both metal base racking and timber deck racking to maximise efficiency, productivity and use of space. In 2017, Stainless Band supplied more than 4,500 tonnes of […]
When buying stainless steel strip and coil, there are many aspects that have to be taken into consideration. Quality is, of course, of paramount importance. But the product also has to be safe. And herein often lies the stumbling block. Quality and safety cost money. And no company can afford to waste that. Stainless Band […]
Stainless Band and the construction industry As a major supplier of stainless steel strip, coil, blanks and strapping, the diversity in its processing capabilities has enabled Stainless Band to establish its self as a leading supplier in the construction industry. The high strength and corrosion resistance properties of stainless steel make it ideal for high […]
Stainless Band understands stainless steel and is very selective in choosing the right grades for its customers. To many people not involved in the industry, one stainless steel is much like another, but understanding the eventual use guarantees the right result. There are a very large number of standard stainless steel grades, as well as […]
The newly updated edition of Practical Guidelines for the Fabrication of Austenitic Stainless Steels is now available to download. One of the most popular publications on the IMOA website, it provides information on the properties, performance and fabrication of the whole range of austenitic stainless steels, from the standard grades all the way up to the High […]
Our mills can roll coils to a wide range of thicknesses while delivering exceptional flatness control and consistency. Our hot rolling facility—including slab grinders, reheating furnace, roughing mill, Steckel mill, downcoiler and plate shop—allows us to offer you tremendous production flexibility while delivering exceptional processing speed. Even though NAS can operate quickly and efficiently with […]
With China taking new policy measures to tackle the dual challenges of balancing COVID-19 mitigation with supporting economic growth in the short term, centrally administrated State-owned enterprises have been teaming up with foreign partners to sustain trade flows and ensure the smooth operation of global supply chains. Central SOEs involved in energy, transportation equipment, infrastructure […]
Supplying to manufacturing companies worldwide, in 2017 Stainless Band has invested more than £37,000 to further reduce the carbon footprint of its operations. Continued environmental practices implemented by Stainless Band are attained through a combination of energy-saving upgrades, efficient production practices and recycling of its scrap material. As a worldwide supplier of stainless steel coil, […]