Stainless Steel vs Carbon Steel Fittings: Cost, Corrosion, and Service Life
HGW Hydraulics on Jul 4th 2024
Carbon steel and stainless steel fittings can both be strong, but they are not selected for the same reasons. Carbon steel is often cho
316, Duplex, and Super Duplex Stainless Steel for Specialty Alloy Service
HGW Hydraulics on May 23rd 2024
Specialty stainless alloys are selected when ordinary materials cannot provide enough corrosion resistance, strength, or temperature pe
Nickel Supply, Stainless Steel, and the Russia-Ukraine War
HGW Hydraulics on Apr 25th 2024
Stainless steel supply is closely tied to nickel. When geopolitical events disrupt nickel availability or pricing, stainless steel comp
Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, and Brass Fittings: Compatibility and Limits
HGW Hydraulics on Apr 17th 2024
The material used for tube fittings and adapters matters because it affects pressure capability, corrosion resistance, temperature rang
Brass vs Stainless Steel Fittings: Pressure, Temperature, and Corrosion Tradeoffs
HGW Hydraulics on Apr 2nd 2024
Brass and stainless steel fittings are both used in hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation systems. The better choice depends on pre
Mixing Brass and Stainless Steel Fittings: Compatibility and Corrosion Risks
HGW Hydraulics on Mar 27th 2024
Brass and stainless steel fittings should not be mixed casually. The combination can work in some systems, but it can also create compa
Metal Plating for Hydraulic Fittings: Corrosion, Wear, and Coating Choices
HGW Hydraulics on Feb 20th 2024
Metal plating is used because a base metal often needs extra surface protection. In hydraulic fittings, plating can improve corrosion r
Fluid and Material Compatibility Checks for Hydraulic Systems
HGW Hydraulics on Feb 1st 2024
Hydraulic fluid does more than transmit power. It touches hoses, seals, gaskets, fittings, ports, and threaded connections, so the flui
Welded vs Seamless Instrumentation Tubing: Selection and Pressure Differences
Jan 9th 2024
Instrumentation tubing is commonly selected as welded or seamless stainless steel tubing. Both can be useful, but the manufacturing met
Forged vs Brazed Fittings: One-Piece Strength and Leak Path Risk
Dec 7th 2023
Forged and brazed fittings can both be used in fluid systems, but the body construction is very different. A forged shaped fitting is f