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Product Focus: Piano Hinge
A Piano Hinge, also commonly referred to as a 'continuous hinge,' is a long hinge mechanism made up of two continuous pieces that are conjoined centrally by pins, usually stainless steel or brass. The pins are able to rotate freely due to the knuckle lengths being multiple hinged. The... 27Sep
Can Aluminum Be Welded To Steel?
Aluminium can be welded to most other metals relatively easily with the use of adhesive bonding or mechanical fastening. However, in order to successfully weld aluminium to steel, certain special techniques are required. When some metals such as copper, steel, titanium or magnesium are directly arc welded to aluminium, very... 19Sep
Laser Cut Interior Designs – Modern, Innovative & Contemporary
Laser Cut Interior Designs Laser cut interior designs are becoming increasingly popular on modern infrastructure and with interior decor of buildings and open spaces. Architects and interior design firms are using a wide range of materials for wall coverings, dividing of spaces, soundproofing applications and for simply bringing a more...
10Sep
Welding Aluminium with MIG – A Short Guide
First off, lets start by stating that MIG Welding aluminium with a general purpose MIG welder is not recommended, and a DIY type machine is even less suitable. One of the best types of machines to weld aluminium with would be an AC/DC TIG Welder. Having said that, most... 22Aug
Spring Has Sprung!
Spring has officially arrived, awakening nature and all of its beauty! A bit of spring cleaning will leave your home happy, and you feeling inspired and ready for a great summer. Celebrate the end of winter and the better weather ahead with these refreshing spring ideas and special offers! Spruce up your...
20Aug
The Difference Between Stainless & Mild Steel
Most people view the world around them as being built from just a handful of different materials – plastic, metal, glass etc. But for anyone in construction or any kind of metallurgical industry, the difference between materials can be quite profound, even between similar materials such as stainless steel...
08Aug
Do Artisanal Aluminium Pots Leech Toxic Metals Into Cooked Food?
Article and Research courtesy of Angela Mathee - [email protected] THE POTENTIAL FOR EXPOSURE TO TOXIC METALS FROM FOODS COOKED IN ARTISANAL ALUMINIUM POTS Increased awareness in recent years of the practice of smelting waste aluminium to craft cooking pots, has raised concern over the potential for leaching of toxic metals into... 26Jul
How Are Galvanized & Stainless Steel Different?
The unmistakable pattern found on hot dipped galvanised steel. If your business works with metal, you may have to choose between galvanized and stainless steel on some projects. These two varieties of steel might sound like interchangeable options — after all, they contain the same base material — but they have... 16Jul