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Straight answers for engineers and buyers sourcing heat exchanger tube, titanium and special metals in South Africa, from Stage Metals, the exclusive South African reseller for CSM Group.
Where to buy ASTM A179 heat exchanger tube in South Africa
What to send for a quote, the sizes most often ordered for retubes, and how A179 is supplied made to order.
ASTM A179 vs A192 vs A214: which carbon steel tube?
Seamless exchanger tube, high-pressure boiler tube and welded exchanger tube compared side by side.
Titanium heat exchanger and condenser tube supplier in South Africa
Seamless and welded titanium tube and pipe to ASTM B338, B861 and B862, and what to include in an enquiry.
Titanium Grade 2 vs Grade 7 vs Grade 12 for heat exchangers
Composition, strength and corrosion resistance of the titanium grades used for condenser and exchanger tube.
Special metals for Eskom and Sasol projects
How contractors and OEMs get line-by-line pricing for the special metals on a power station or petrochemical tender.
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