Steel insights

Steel guides — page 10

110 practical articles on specifying, buying, fabricating and protecting steel in Saudi Arabia.

Stainless, Galvanizing & Corrosion

Why Stainless Steel Rusts — and How to Prevent It

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

Fabrication & Welding

WPS, PQR and Welder Qualification Explained

What a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) and welder qualification are, how they are produced under AWS D1.1, ASME IX and ISO standards.

6 November 2026 · 3 min read