For strong acids (sulfuric, hydrochloric, hydrofluoric), alkalis, and organic solvents, a lined gate valve combines carbon steel strength with FEP (F46) fluoroplastic inertness. DN... [2026-06-03]
For water, HVAC, and general industrial lines following Japanese standards, the DN80 (3″) JIS 10K cast iron gate valve is a common choice. But do not confuse 10K with PN16 – thei... [2026-06-01]
For steam systems at 550°C, standard carbon steel (WCB) fails – its limit is 425°C. The correct materials are WC6 (1.25Cr‑0.5Mo) and WC9 (2.25Cr‑1Mo) chrome‑moly steel, which... [2026-05-27]
Titanium (TA2/Gr2) is the premier material for seawater service. Its dense oxide film gives nearly zero corrosion in marine environments, making it the top choice for offshore plat... [2026-05-25]