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Stainless Steel "Pipe" and "Tube" We get many questions daily about the size of "pipe" as compared to "tube", for anyone not familiar with the differences this can become very confusing. Many people refer to all round, hollow metals as "pipe", when in fact "pipe" and "tube" are two completely different products and as industry standards go, the fittings and sizes are completely different. Here is a brief explanation of the two. PIPE Pipe was originally produced to carry liquids ins …

Stainless Steel Sheet Finishes Stainless steel sheet is produced in many types of finishes due to the various uses and applications that stainless steel can be used in. It has become popular in kitchens due to its low maintenance, cleanliness, appearance, and corrosion resistance to food acids and water. For example, the most commonly used finish for most stainless steel appliances is the No. 4 "Brushed" finishes. This finish provides a nice bright, brushed appearance that will withsta …

Stainless Steel Flat Bar comes in various alloys of which the most common are 303, 304 and 316. It is produced in all sizes and finishes.One of the most common differences in the way most other metal flat bars and Stainless Steel Flat Bar are produced is that sheared plate is often "edge treated" and sold as flat bar and "True" Flat Bar. which is produced to size.HRAP (Hot Rolled, Annealed and Pickled) is produced at the mill to the specific size indicated. The finish on all four sides is virt …

Aluminum Angle Information. There are two standard types of aluminum angle most commonly produced today, Architectural and Structural.  Structural Aluminum Angle The "Structural" aluminum angle has rounded inside corners and is most commonly produced in the 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, This type of angle is commonly used for (as the name suggest) structural applications where lightweight, yet high strength material is required. The 6061 aluminum alloy offers good corrosion resistance, e …