The use of weather-resistant barriers was fully adopted during the late 20th century. This was because of the rising fuel costs and growing environmental concerns. This prompted the need for better energy-efficient structures. In today’s world, weather-resistant barriers are an integral part of healthy and energy-efficient homes and commercial buildings. A weather-resistant barrier is designed […]
One of the most common metals used today, either on its own or in a mixture of other metals, is tin. There are a range of reasons for its popularity. For one, it can be found extremely easily in every part of the world. It has the strength of steel while still offering great flexibility. […]
Back in 1839, Isaac Babbitt registered a patent for a metal alloy. It was white in color and was made out of 3.6% copper, 7.1% antimony, and 89.3% 10. This alloy had gone through a series of changes since it was first patented, but many manufacturers still use the original formulation in the modern-day for […]
The world is currently experiencing significant changes, many of which are being met with technological advancement to fill the need for more connectivity. The aerospace industry can connect distant parts of the world, sending help and assistance to areas of the globe that are hard to reach. These jets and planes used to bridge the […]
One of the most useful and popular bearing materials is babbitt metal. Babbitt metal is soft and can bond to various materials like steel, bronze, and cast iron. Additionally, it can withstand heavy loads while also staying corrosion resistant. As it is such a useful product, your company may benefit by using babbitt metal for […]
Tin sheet metal has a ton of great advantages when it comes to its uses and using it in other ways. It’s super easy to use, very durable, and lightweight compared to other materials. Tin sheets are becoming a popular choice for use in buildings and insulation. The formability allows it to be molded into […]
When looking to protect your workers and facility from gamma radiation, you need to be using the right protective material. Creating shields for this type of radiation requires much stronger materials as it tends to be more powerful than other types. While a tin sheet cannot, on its own, stop gamma radiation, it will be […]
If you look around the world today, sheet metal is everywhere. It is used in vehicles, appliances, buildings, and even as decorative items. Sheet metal is propping up the world. And there are reasons for its popularity. Sheet metal can be easily customised, molded to the needs of the industry and the product being manufactured. […]
Those in industry who work with metals, metal components, and metal machinery, and are familiar with the frustration of machine and component failure due to the galling of metallic surfaces, will appreciate a solution to this problem through a practice known as “babbitting.” Babbitting refers to the coating of a metal surface, casting, or bearing […]