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Have a read of our blog posts and news on various interesting topics!

The aesthetic benefits of Stainless steel in architecture
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The aesthetic benefits of Stainless steel in architecture

One of the great benefits of Stainless steel over its alternatives in architecture is its customisable, low-maintenance and stunning aesthetic value. This contributes to an attractive, sustainable product that exactly aligns with a client’s needs for all components required, including roofing, balustrading, structural applications, architectural cladding and more!

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Stainless steel for HVAC systems
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Stainless steel for HVAC systems

Nothing quite stands up to the performance of Stainless steel in HVAC systems, thanks to its excellent corrosion resistance and durability. Vital in many industries and buildings, from manufacturing to data centers to high-rises, see how Stainless will provide excellent value for your HVAC needs.

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Stainless steel Plumbing
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Stainless steel Plumbing

Stainless steel has proven to be the most effective material in plumbing, outperforming its alternatives with a long life span, excellent tensile strength, and resistance to corrosion and high levels of water pressure, leading to excellent value in the long term.

Read about the benefits of Stainless in plumbing systems, including heat-free, weld-free Pressfit fittings!

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Stainless steel in the Food & Beverage industry
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Stainless steel in the Food & Beverage industry

Stainless steel is widely used in the Food & Beverage industry - why?

It has a multitude of benefits when it comes to manufacturing and handling a range of food and beverage products, including corrosion resistance and durability, versatility across a range of temperatures and bacterial resistance.

Read about how you can employ Stainless in your Food & Beverage operation, and see what we stock (including a great range of AS1528 Grade 304 and Grade 316 products).

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What is Duplex Stainless steel? Our product range at Stirlings
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What is Duplex Stainless steel? Our product range at Stirlings

Duplex Stainless steel benefits from the properties of both Ferritic and Austenitic Stainless steels: high tensile strength, corrosion resistance, stress corrosion cracking resistance, toughness, ductility, and cost effectiveness. Duplex is thus a material ideal for a wide range of applications and industries - click below to learn how Duplex is made, its uses and our range (including 2205 Duplex and 2507 Super Duplex) at Stirlings!

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What are the different Stainless steel finishes? A comprehensive guide
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What are the different Stainless steel finishes? A comprehensive guide

Knowledge of Stainless steel finishes is vital for not only the aesthetic application of your Stainless, but also its intended use, as finishes and polishes are important to take into consideration for many industrial applications. See an in depth guide on how Stainless steel finishes are achieved, what we stock at Stirlings as well as end uses.

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50 Years of Stirlings!
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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!

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What is Pressfit?
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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!

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The benefits of Copper Nickel
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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.

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All about Nickel alloys
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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.

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Does Stainless steel oxidise?
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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).

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What is the difference between B36.10 and B36.19?
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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.

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What is the difference between Grade 304 and Grade 316?
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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.

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News Archive

  • January - Incredible Laser cutting results!

    February - A historic pier revamp in Melbourne’s west

    March - Transporting you around regional Victoria

  • 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!

  • 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

  • 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

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