You’re ready to start your next project, and you need a simple, but efficient, pipe restraint. You’re in the right place. U-bolts help keep piping in line and corrosion free. However, you still have an important decision ahead—do you go with a ...

U-bolts may seem simple. After all, they’re just a bent piece of steel, right? Don’t let their simplicity fool you, U-bolts can be the difference between solid structures and on-site disasters.

Let’s face it: Sometimes piping just doesn’t fit in well with its surroundings. Sometimes it needs to be distanced from a wall or ceiling. Maybe you need it lifted off a corrosive beam or floor. After all, exposure to microbes, water, or the wrong...

Preparing paperwork isn’t always the most fun part of a new project. In fact, if you’re not used to the process, it can be completely overwhelming.  

However, putting together a solid request for quotation (RFQ) is an important way to get the best...

Ever wonder why steel wool rusts when it’s left sitting on a stainless steel sink? Ever notice how aluminum foil covering lasagna will be eaten away if it’s wrapped around a steel pan?

Both are examples of what can happen when you put dissimilar...

Manufacturing can seem like a massive, automated industry. After all, it contributed more than $2 trillion to the U.S. economy in 2018. However, when you’re making a deal with a manufacturer, you’ll want the experience to be personal.

We understand...

You’ve probably been warned about building with dissimilar metals such as carbon steel and stainless steel; there’s good reason. This mistake has been the cause of major catastrophes, like the Santa Barbara oil spill.

Still, you don’t have to avoid...

If you’re working on an engineering project, the dread of pipe corrosion probably keeps you up at night. And we’re right there with you. The global cost of corrosion has been estimated at $2.5 trillion.

Beyond the astronomical cost, corrosion can...

We know, we know. It’s just a bolt. What could go wrong, right?

The cold, hard reality is that an improperly installed U-bolt can be more than just a nuisance. It can cause injuries, destroy projects, and turn into costly unplanned shutdowns. In...

Asking about the purpose of a dummy leg can evoke many responses but none are more fascinating than how essential dummy legs are in the piping industry. In fact, as with most “legs” or support devices, a dummy leg can be a critical component to...