Blog
Have a read of our blog posts and news on various interesting topics!
On Ornamental Tubing
Stainless steel Ornamental Tubing is stunning and functional, perfect for a great variety of uses. From balustrading to automotive and much more, see how our low maintenance and customisable Stainless steel Ornamental Tubing will meet your exact needs!
The ins and outs of Hollow Bar
Learn the ins and outs of Hollow Bar - its advantages, the differences from solid Bar, Pipe and Tube, uses, and details about our Stainless steel Hollow Bar range and incoming new stock!
What is a Fiber Laser, and demonstrating Stirlings' incredible Laser capabilities
Check out this blog on Fiber Lasers and the capabilities of our amazing 20kW and 60kW Laser cutting services at Stirlings!
The nuts and bolts of Flanges
Get the lowdown on Flanges from this blog going through the different types, including Threaded, Socket-weld, Slip-on and more, the faces, standards and industry uses!
50 Years of Stirlings!
We are offically 50 years old as of December 1st 2023! 🎉🎉🎉
Celebrate with us by checking out this very special blog featuring our history and photos from throughout the years at Stirlings!
What is Pressfit?
Have a read about Pressfit and its benefits in the heat-free installation of Piping systems, written by our resident Pressfit expert!
The benefits of Copper Nickel
Copper Nickel alloys are widely used in engineering applications, particularly in seawater and marine environments thanks to excellent corrosion and bio-fouling resistance. Have a read here for a summary on the different alloys, their benefits and uses in industry.
All about Nickel alloys
What is a Nickel alloy used for? See here our expert summary on High Nickel Alloys, including information on Inconel, Hastelloy, Nicrofer, Monel & Monel 400, Nickel 200 Alloys 400, 800, 600, 601, 625, 718, 800, 800H and C276.
Does Stainless steel oxidise?
Short answer, yes.
Get in the know-how of how Stainless steel differs from ordinary steel, the seven main reasons why rust occurs in Stainless and how to prevent and treat rust formation (with our help).
Running up that hill, and down and up again? Our mid-year Moly update.
Molybdenum is a vital component of Grade 316 Stainless steel, Nickel alloys and Duplex. See our mid-year price trend update on Moly relating to a sustained demand increase and February's supply spike.
What is the difference between B36.10 and B36.19?
When making a purchase of Pipe or piping system components, you will likely see written ASME or ANSI, along with the codes B36.10 & B36.19. See here for a simple guide on what these mean, and the differences you can expect to ensure you buy the correct product for your project.
What is the difference between Grade 304 and Grade 316?
Not sure if Grade 304 or Grade 316 Stainless steel is right for the job? Check out this blog by Stirlings’ specialist metallurgist on the differences you can expect from these two metals and why, as well as a description on corrosion resistance and information across the 300 range.
What do skyrocketing Molybdenum prices mean for Stainless steel?
Molybdenum has seen a massive price spike in early 2023. But why? See current prices and our forecast on what’s next for Moly based on its prevalent use in manufacturing in the green and petro-chemical industries, among many others.
What are the Copper and Nickel trends for 2023?
Interested in a summary of relevant commodity trends for 2023? See this blog summarising Copper and Nickel prices forecast by multiple financial advisory bodies along with the corresponding factors (like the EV boom) causing changing prices. See also their levels of responsiveness based on current market conditions and details on base metals suppliers.
Is Stainless steel magnetic?
This blog by Stirlings' specialist metallurgist explains magnetism in Stainless steel, including explanations on the relative permeability of ferritics and martensitics (400 series), austenitics (200 and 300 series, including detail on Grades 304 and 316), and duplexes (including detail on Grades 2205 and 2507).
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News Archive
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January - Stainless for a world-class Lithium refinery
February - Coloured Sheet for captivating decorating!
March - A celestial, terrestrial Stainless sculpture!
April - The Stirlings Service
May - Stirlings has set up Sydney-side!
June - Kalbarri Skywalk - better than the Grand Canyon!
July - Austal’s new delivery to the RAN
August - Stainless saving lives!
September - Speedy September!
October - New to the Victorian warehouse
November - World-class sculptures in our backyard
December - Happy 50th to us!
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December - The brand new Stirlings website!
November - A tour of the Bibra Lake warehouse!
October - Powerful in Plate
September - What makes the Beast the best
August - Stock up in time for Vintage & Harvest!
July - What’s missing from this picture?
June - Veritably Victorian!
May - Seamless Pipe, Seamless Fittings, Seamless Service
April - Polish this off your list!
March - Plate on Plate on Plate
February - The Biggest Laser in Australasia is Here!
January - Not Hollow of Hollow Bar
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December - Better than Santa’s Workshop + Christmas Closure Notice
November - Not at all Bore-ing!
October - A Fish Feeding Frenzy
September - Filtration: Sorted + Prices Notice
August - The Lustrous Beauty of Stainless Steel
July - The Largest Copper Nickel Range in Australasia
June - Price changes & a big Mining project
May - See our range of bar & Price change notice