Catalytic Converters

Catalytic Converters: What to Look for
There are several reasons your catalytic converter may have gone bad: corrosion, physical damage or internal clogging. When replacing your converter, it's best to choose one that will allow you to avoid falling victim to the same problem twice. If your car is very low to the ground, for instance, you'll want to make sure you buy a catalytic converter that has a heavy durable metal exterior.

The best catalytic converters are usually made with stainless steel tubing and a stainless steel body. Stainless steel is ideal for catalytic converters for several reasons. The first reason is that it is highly resistant to rusting. Since catalytic converters are usually mounted underneath your car, they are highly susceptible to corrosion from water and road salts that splash up on the undercarriage of your car.

Stainless steel also happens to be a very strong metal that is resistant to dings and cracks. A catalytic converter made of stainless steel will help you avoid physical damage that can render the converter inoperable. When purchasing a catalytic converter, it's a good idea to consider the kind of weather and roads you will be driving on, and make a choice that's right for your driving situation.

Pipe bending equipment

Pipe bending equipment is an important piece of machinery that is used by a range of industries, from small fabricating shops, to large scale construction companies. This article takes a look at some of the most common types of pipe bending machinery, what each of their benefits are, and the best places you can purchase them from.

Single Axis and Full CNC Mandrel Bending Machines

The mandrel bending machine is available in a variety of models, with additional bending machine options. A specialist will be able to advise you on what the right type of machine is for your needs. Standard CNC models will include:

• Multiple stack bending options
• Electric bend head (servo control)
• Windows based control
• 3D part simulations
• Optional functions EG punching

Additional features can include twin head bending machines that are able to make two bends in one go, section rolling machines, and end forming machines with EG swaging or tapering operations.

Pipe Dream Machinery

Pipe dream is a popular make of pipe bending machinery. The model PD50 electro hydraulic pipe bending machine is available with a range of standard and optional tooling additions. What you choose should ultimately depend on what type of piping the machine is being used on. There are also additional specials which can be incorporated onto the machine. You can discuss your requirements with a trained specialist, who will let you know what is best for your needs.

Second Hand Pipe and Tube Bending Equipment

It is also possible to purchase second hand equipment. Pre-loved pipe benders will be more economical than brand new ones. Reputable sellers will ensure that all second hand pipe bending machines will be fully operational, and safety tested.

Operator Training

Some of these types of equipment require that the operator undergoes a course, or a short training session, in order to be able to operate them effectively. A pipe bending specialist will be able to provide the right operator training for the machinery and tooling that you are purchasing.

Where to Purchase Pipe and Tube Bending Machinery

The best place to purchase pipe and tube bending machinery is from a specialist retailer. Not only will they have the biggest range of equipment, but they will also have trained professionals who will be able to advise you on what is best for your needs. To find these specialists, simply open up your search engine and type in 'pipe bending machinery', along with the city, state or country that you live in. You can then browse through the top search results until you find a company that sells what you are looking for. Always choose a respected and established company, so that you know you will be purchasing a high quality product. Some products may come with a warranty that ensures they will last for a set amount of time, alternatively you may want to take out insurance cover on the equipment in the event that you do experience a problem with it.

seamless stainless steel pipe

There are many kind of stainless steel sections with various of dimension of each. This post will show you the some typical section of stainless steel which widely used in our works.

1. Welded wide H flange beam

This section below show the detail dimensions of each stainless steel section in order to understand between manufacturers and customers. I have already make a small report of some well known stainless steel suppliers specialize in supplying stainless steel tube.

About note of this Section:

• A: Width of flange on top
• B: Width of flange on bottom
• H: Height of H flange beam
• t1: Thickness of vertical stainless flange
• t2: Thickness of flange top and bottom. Some time the thickness of flange top and bottom is difference
• This images is lack of thickness of welding between vertical flange with bottom and top flange

  

Some available size of H flange beam (by inch) (This table is reference from http://www.daido.co.jp)

Flange		Height	Thickness		Length
(mm)		(mm)	(mm)
Ａ	Ｂ	Ｈ	ｔ1	ｔ2
50～300	50～300	50～300	4～20	4～20	3～6m

2. Actual images of cross section for H stainless steel flange beam

3. Below is the collection of many kind of stainless steel section. 

This image includes:

• Cross section of square hollow stainless steel
• Cross section of round hollow stainless steel
• Cross section of C stainless steel beam
• Cross section of V stainless steel beam
• Cross section of rectangular hollow stainless steel bar

4. Another cross section with note above

5. 304 stainless steel of cross section

Square, rectangular, round hollow stainless steel cross section

6. Stainless Steel Solid Rod (YK-9489B)