Steel insights
Protecting steel in Saudi coastal and desert environments. 10 articles.
Stainless, Galvanizing & Corrosion
304 vs 316 stainless steel compared: molybdenum, chloride pitting resistance, PREN, L grades, cost and which to choose for coastal, industrial, food and architectural use in Saudi Arabia.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Stainless, Galvanizing & Corrosion
Carbon steel vs stainless steel compared: composition, corrosion resistance, strength, weldability, cost, maintenance and typical applications in Saudi industry and construction.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Stainless, Galvanizing & Corrosion
How to protect steel from corrosion in Saudi Arabia: ISO 9223 and ISO 12944 corrosivity categories, coastal vs inland conditions, galvanizing, paint systems, stainless and maintenance.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Stainless, Galvanizing & Corrosion
Duplex 2205 stainless steel explained: austenite-ferrite structure, strength, PREN, chloride and stress corrosion resistance, welding and uses in desalination and oil and gas.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Stainless, Galvanizing & Corrosion
How structural steel is protected from fire: why steel loses strength, fire resistance ratings, intumescent coatings, boards, sprays, concrete encasement and Saudi Civil Defense requirements.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Stainless, Galvanizing & Corrosion
What galvanic corrosion is, the galvanic series, why stainless fixings on aluminium or galvanized steel can cause problems, area ratio effects and how to isolate dissimilar metals.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Stainless, Galvanizing & Corrosion
How hot-dip galvanizing protects steel: process steps, ISO 1461 and ASTM A123 coating thickness, design for galvanizing, vent holes, life expectancy and duplex systems.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Stainless, Galvanizing & Corrosion
Protective paint systems for structural steel explained: surface preparation (Sa 2½), zinc-rich primers, epoxy intermediates, polyurethane topcoats, DFT and ISO 12944 durability.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Stainless, Galvanizing & Corrosion
Stainless steel sheet finishes explained: 2B, BA, No.1, No.4 brushed, hairline and No.8 mirror — appearance, roughness, corrosion performance, cost and uses.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Stainless, Galvanizing & Corrosion
Why stainless steel shows rust: wrong grade, chloride pitting, tea staining, carbon steel contamination, crevices and weld heat tint. Prevention, cleaning and passivation tips.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
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