What are Common Steel Industry Terms?
Below is a list of common terms used within the steel industry.
Why are they important to know?
Because they allow you to better understand how various steels are produced, what their elements are, how they are made, and how they perform.
What Are the Key Elements in Abrasion Resistant Steel?
There are a number of key elements when it comes to making various grades of steel. While not every element is as essential as iron and carbon, the other elements – when added in various amounts – give different grades of steel specific properties such as hardness, corrosion resistance, weldability. Let’s take a look: (more…)
Evolution of the Grizzly Screen/Deck
A grizzly screen or deck is a simple way to separate oversized rocks before they are fed into a crushing unit that will be crushed into smaller pieces for further processing. There is a rich history behind grizzly screens, as they were first used a few hundred years ago when mining first became mechanized. Since then, grizzly screens/decks have evolved into essential equipment which enhances the automated refining operation of the modern era. (more…)
The Various Types of Steel and Why Wear Resistant Steels Are the Best
Steel is a type of iron alloy that has a much lower carbon content than Wrought Iron or Cast Iron, as we discussed in a previous blog. The first thing to remember about steel is that it’s made from Iron. There are also thousands of different types of steels formulated and made to perform specific tasks under various working conditions. Conveniently, these can be grouped into 4 general classes of steels. (more…)
Difference Between Steel, Cast Iron and Wrought Iron
Most people refer to IRON as STEEL and STEEL as IRON. However, these are two very different products. Iron or iron ore is the fourth-most abundant element on the planet and can be found and mined in the earth to make various steels, cast iron, wrought iron, high/low alloy steels etc. Iron ore is the base element to make all grades of iron and steels, and is also an essential mineral which helps make hemoglobin in the human body. (more…)