Research shows that piping systems reinforced with carbon fiber are four times stronger than aluminum and three times stronger than maraging steel. It’s not surprising that the market for carbon fibers was valued at 2.471 billion dollars in 2020 and is set to grow at...
Several businesses and industries rely on pipework to maintain their operations. Whether you run an industrial plant, hotel, hospital, or other business, there's a strong likelihood you rely on pipes. As such, when your pipes stop performing as they should, it causes...
Did you know that corrosion causes about $300 billion in damage every year? If you work in an industry that relies on pipelines, you understand how detrimental corrosion can be, both in damage and disruptions for repairs. The good news is that corrosion in a pipeline...
There is a vast system of pipelines across the United States. Natural gas pipelines alone account for two million miles of the total pipeline systems in our country. These miles of pipeline require regular maintenance to stay operational. Regular pipeline maintenance...
You are in your plant, and you suddenly hear a pop and a continuous hiss. The most likely source of the noise is one of the industrial pipes carrying manufacturing materials giving way under pressure or failing due to a lack of maintenance. Preventing pipes from...
According to the Pipeline Association for Public Awareness, pipelines are the safest way to transport chemicals such as crude oil, natural gas, and fuels. However, pipelines may eventually need repair. The repair of industrial pipes is best left to the professionals....
Corrosion is more than just an unsightly nuisance. It can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage, downtime, and maintenance. When corrosion happens to things like water tanks and propane tanks, corrosion can create serious safety hazards. Whether you work in...
They snake beneath your feet and run into your walls. They break down and spew chemicals and fluids out across rooms. They are pipelines, and one can break at any moment. From 2010 to 2019, more than 5,500 pipelines burst in the United States. They resulted in more...
Businesses run on steam. Electricity companies generated more than four trillion kilowatt-hours in 2020. Most of this electricity came from steam turbines operating at high pressure. But high pressure steam is just as much of a danger as it is a tool. Many businesses...
When a pipe starts leaking, every drip is costing you money. Then comes the costly repairs as you have to shut down the system while the professionals take care of the pipe repair. What if there was a way to get the leak fixed fast and while the system was still...