Archive for the ‘Iron’ Category

Cast iron foundy widens application of simulation

Monday, February 18th, 2008

After several years of using process simulation software successfully for its casting engineering and methodology work, a Dutch foundry decided to strategically strengthen simulation capability After several years of using MAGMASOFT successfully for its casting engineering and methodology work, the Dutch foundry group de Globe has decided to strategically strengthen its ...

Wrought iron and steelwork manufacturing facility

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Stick-it South UK now has a complete wrought iron and steelwork manufacturing facility Stick-it South UK, is pleased to announce that not only does it supply and fit weld-free stainless steel architectural handrail for both the commercial and DIY markets, but it now has a complete wrought iron and steelwork manufacturing ...

Cast iron rainwater and soil systems

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Tuscanor suppliers of traditional cast iron rainwater and soil systems are now offering an extensive range of cast iron rainwater and soil systems from Hargreaves Foundry Ideally suited to period properties, barn conversions, restoration and conservation work. In addition to the standard products Tuscanor can also meet exceptional needs for new ...

Pure iron revolution is forging ahead

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Pure iron, available in bar and sheet form, offers a host of benefits over other materials, says Timeless Trades Partnership This little-used material is really proving its mettle as an alternative to wrought iron and mild steel on restoration projects up and down the UK. Pure iron, available in bar and ...

Trunk main takes new direction with ductile iron

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Saint-Gobain Pipelines' PAM Directional, the ductile iron system for directional drilling, has proved to be the lowest cost option on the new Ledbury trunk main The project, being carried out by Laing O'Rourke for Welsh Water, involves the installation of a new 14.5km, DN350 ductile iron trunk main running from Bewdley ...

Wood Stoves Cast Iron Verses Steel

Friday, February 8th, 2008

Wood burning stoves the comparison between steel and cast iron. Steel stoves heat up quick and start giving off heat right away. When the fire in the steel stove cools down so does the stove. A cast iron wood stove can take a couple hours to heat up, but when ...

Turning Iron Into Gold - Selling Your Unwanted Goods Online

Friday, February 8th, 2008

Keeping up-to-date with technological developments is desirable if you want to make the most of items like computers, phones or even cookers. Mobile phones started life as unwieldy bricks, designed simply for making phone calls; today, they take photographs, connect to the Internet, play music and fit into your jeans ...

Any Old Iron? How To Find Car Parts That Are No Longer In Production

Friday, February 8th, 2008

After taking my car to a garage to get a service and MOT carried out only to be told that they could not get a part directly from the manufacturer, I have recently had the excruciatingly painful experience of trying to source the parts from alternative suppliers. This was a situation ...

HAI Flat Iron - Should You Buy One?

Friday, February 8th, 2008

The HAI flat iron was one of the first to feature ceramic plates. There are a number of models to choose from but with all costing around $100 they aren't cheap. Some are good but there are some models that are now outdated and, quite frankly, overpriced. The HAI Convertible Ceramic ...

Unimaginable Living Room Without Wrought Iron Furniture

Friday, February 8th, 2008

A fireplace is a place where you want to enjoy your evenings in chilly winters in a warm, cozy, and relaxing environment. Not only it is functional, it is a place of usual central point of room as well. As fireplaces are so noticeable, it is imperative that this place ...