At Brindley Metals we strive to offer the very best resources for our clients. Our goal is to ensure we have options to meet specific needs in a huge array of industries. As a result, we have a very diverse selection with general use materials and specialist ones. For example, if you need nickel alloy C276 round bar, we have it for you.
One thing that keeps our job interesting is the fact that each client will usually have unique needs. Their operations, plant, and conditions tend to be bespoke. So, we have to ensure we can provide the best materials to deal with the specifications.
Process industries can be some of the hardest to deal with. There can be serious risks here due to the production, processing, movement, and storage of substances. Some of these can be very dangerous. Whether it is chemicals, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or even paints, you need to keep safety in mind.
The risk of corrosion and failure
A major concern in process industries is corrosion. It is one of the biggest causes of loss in the sector, amounting to billions of pounds every single year around the world. This comes from the need to replace and maintain components that wear because they corrode. Any shutdown to do maintenance, repairs, or replacements can be a big loss of production time. Plus there is also the cost of addressing the impact on the environment and huge bills if there is a serious failure.
As you can see, corrosion is a massive problem. In response, operators need to plan for it at the process design stage. They need to think about what they will be processing, the temperature, and what it will mean for components in the plant. This knowledge can help them to decide what materials to use. Nickel alloy C276 round bar is a great choice for many needs.
The usual strategy here is to opt for materials that are highly resistance to corrosion. You can then ensure you know the rate they will corrode to decide the material thickness and shape your maintenance and replacement schedule. This can work well for things like pipes and storage vessels.
While the strategy above can work and is the most common one, it is allowing for corrosion to still occur. That can cause problems with any components where a small change in diameter can result in huge issues. Here it may be better to specify materials that are completely resistant to process fluids. There will be a higher cost, but it can be worth it in the long term.
Why choose nickel alloy C276 round bar?
As we said above, C276 nickel is a really great option for many components in processing industries. The alloy has a high nickel content as well as chromium and molybdenum to give it excellent resistance in the most aggressively corrosive environments. It also includes tungsten.
What you get with this nickel alloy is immunity to the stress corrosion cracking that can occur due to contact with chlorides. Plus, you get exceptional resistance to pitting. Pits will struggle to develop because of the tungsten. This offsets the risk of highly aggressive localised corrosion.
A second concerning example of a localised issue is crevice corrosion. What happens here is liquid can get between close fitting surfaces, whether it is two metals or a metal and a non-metal. If this happens things can corrode quickly. You get excellent resistance to this with C276 nickel though.
Sourcing the perfect materials
We hope you can see how important it is to think about corrosion in processing industries and why you need to select the right materials. Our goal here is to supply metals you can rely on for a variety of different needs. This includes nickel alloy C276 round bar.
So, if you are planning a new facility or need replacement parts with higher corrosion resistance, you can speak to us about metals. We will be happy to advise you.