Insider Updates From Broder Metals Group
F44 vs F55 Corrosion Resistant Steel
F44 and F55 steel are both resistant to corrosion, and are used in a number of industrial applications. What, then, are the differences between these steel grades? Let's take a look. Properties Of The Two Metals With its high levels of chromium and nickel, and low...
Nickel Alloy 718: Properties And Applications
UNS N07718 (also known by the Special Metals Corporation trademark Inconel 718) is a high-strength, corrosion resistant nickel-chromium alloy which can be used in the temperature range -250°C (-420°F) to 700°C (1300°F). It can be easily fabricated to produce complex...
The True Cost Of Raw Materials: Supplier Performance Vs Initial Cost
It’s human instinct to try to save money and, if you’re a business that is striving to balance your costs during times of economic challenge, obtaining raw materials from the cheapest supplier may seem to be sensible. After all, with the same materials sourced for the...
Isn’t It Good When Things Work As They Should?
One of the key differences between ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9120 B is the emphasis in the latter on process and controls to avoid counterfeit materials and unapproved parts entering the supply chain. In preparation for AS 9120 certification, we spent some time reviewing...
Comparison MP35N vs Alloy 718
UNS R30035 MP35N / ATI 35N & UNS N07718 Alloy 718 are often seen as competing alloys, although the reality is that the choice between which to use is not a simplistic one versus the other. Each has specific properties that make it ideal for particular...
Broder Metals Group Limited: Core Grades’ Corrosion Resistance
Please see below a summary of the corrosion resistance properties of our core grades. Please be aware that corrosion resistance is a relative term, depending on media, operating conditions (pressure, temperature and many other factors). However all of these grades are...
Congratulations To Our Warehouse Supervisor Liam Sykes: Now A Level 3 Team Leader
At Broder Metals Group, we thrive on the abilities of every team member. Employees who pursue their training and development with determination and commitment ensure that the company can offer a dedicated performance to clients, stakeholders, and the local community....
AMS 5662 and AMS 5663 – Does Size Matter?
Broder Metals Group stock Alloy 718 to meet AMS standards 5662 (solution annealed condition) and 5663 (solution annealed and aged condition) in sizes from 1” (25.4 mm) to 7” (177.8 mm) (and up to 305 mm (12”) for API material). One question is what difference one...
Broder Metals Group Appointed Exclusive UK Thermacool TM and Techniflex TM Distributor
We are delighted to have been appointed as the exclusive distributor in the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium for the Thermacool TM range of ground support equipment and Techniflex TM hoses, manufactured by Gokser Machinery. We also offer a Gokser Machinery-approved...