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...

Everyone knows a piping system when they see one. However, knowing that pipelines carry fluid or gases from Point A to Points B and C is only half the story. What about those unassuming supporting roles played by stanchions and trunnions? Also,...

Stainless steel is a product so common in our lives that we seldom think about it. No matter how you spend your day, you are likely to be in contact with stainless steel. This metal alloy is so prevalent that the single word “stainless” is usually...

Until now, the two different ways to use a Welded Beam Attachment were not easily understood. In fact, the topic arises in only a select number of situations.

The team of professionals at APP know all about this, and other topics related to pipe...

Metal pipes have been around all our lives. In fact, the first steel metal pipe is believed to have been developed in London in 1815 by William Murdock to provide fuel for his ingenious coal-burning lamp system. This inventor fused the barrels of...

I was putting together a presentation for the team today, and I came across some amazing stats that really showed the struggle that buyers deal with nowadays, and this one has really been on my mind.

For the team at APP, comparing the uses and benefits of a fig. 212 pipe clamps and fig. 260 clevis hangers is an engaging topic. For others, the distinction may be a little vague, yet critical in certain circumstances.

A pad is a pad is a pad, right? Wrong! But we're the wear pad people, right? Well, not exactly. We’re known for our wear pads and pipe supports, but that's not all that customers request. They send us all sorts of requests, and one of the items...