Metals for Thermowells
A thermowell is a fitting designed to protect sensors when they are installed in aggressive environments in industrial applications. The thermowell will protect the sensor from impact, corrosion, oxidation, pressure and general damage. The most common designs of thermowell are sized to fit thermometers, thermocouples or resistance temperature detectors. The process fluid transfers heat to the […]
View full articleWhich specifications apply to Alloy 718?
Alloy 718 (Inconel 718, UNS N07718, 2.4668) has become widely used in a large number of applications, due to its high levels of performance, plus ready availability in a variety of product forms. Nickel-chromium alloys are probably the most widely used nickel-based alloys. They are characterised by their excellent corrosion resistance at both ambient and […]
View full articleInconel 718
Nickel-chromium alloys are probably the most widely used nickel-based alloys. They are characterised by their excellent corrosion resistance at both ambient and elevated temperatures – forming a protective film that prevents further oxidation and retention of their mechanical properties over a wide temperature range. They are better known by the Special Metals Corporation tradename Inconel®, […]
View full articleIncoloy 825
Incoloy® 825 (UNS N08825/W.Nr. 2.4858) is a nickel-iron-chromium alloy with additions of molybdenum, copper, and titanium. The Incoloy family of alloys are all based upon a nickel-iron-chromium base composition, but with a varying number of additional alloying elements. They were originally developed and produced by the Special Metals Corporation group of companies, which includes the […]
View full articleNew Guide to Duplex and Super Duplex Stainless Steels
Would you like to know more about super duplex stainless steels? How about learning when and where super duplex stainless steels can be used? Interested to read more about how to fabricate, weld and machine super duplex stainless steels? If you’re already expert in these unique alloys, then we’re probably already working together, directly or […]
View full articleEnhanced machinability as standard
Sanmac® is the name given to a family of stainless steels produced by Sandvik with improved machinability, available as both bar and hollow bar. As Sandvik’s preferred distribution partner for duplex and super duplex stainless steels, Langley Alloys are particularly motivated by products which can make the lives of our customers easier.
View full articleAlloy 825
Alloy 825 can perhaps be seen as the entry point when moving from stainless steels to more expensive Nickel alloys. With >40% Ni and >20%Cr content, then it is certainly a step-up in price compared with super duplex alloys. So, why would you specify it ? Nickel-Iron-Chromium alloys such as Alloy 825, also known as Incoloy […]
View full articleWhere Duplex Steel is Used in Architecture
Although stainless steel has been used for nearly a hundred years, higher-performance duplex grades have really only been available commercially since the 1980’s. Interestingly, the application of duplex stainless steels by architects, designers and building contractors has gained favour in recent times. It has both practical and aesthetic uses, with many contemporary assemblies using it […]
View full articleIntroduction to Langley Alloys – new brochure
In order to share the full range of our products and services , we are pleased to share our new company brochure. In recent years we have added nickel alloys and stainless steel hollow bars to our stock range, plus the ability to deep hole bore, turn and mill in-house. Our supply partnership with Sandvik […]
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