Technical Guides

Fire-Sprinkler Systems: Why Schedule 40 Stainless Pipe Beats Galvanized
Are you concerned about the long-term reliability and hidden costs of your fire sprinkler systems? Galvanized pipes, a traditional choice, often degrade…

Low-Carbon Stainless Steel: How Green Melting Affects Pipe Quality
The global push for sustainability is creating immense pressure on industrial supply chains. You’re likely facing demands for greener materials, but this…

Pressure Rating Calculations per ASME B31.3 for Stainless Pipes
Struggling with the complexities of pipe pressure ratings1 can be daunting. The fear of a miscalculation leading to catastrophic failure, project delays,…

Stainless Steel Pipes for Desalination Plants: Material Selection Guide
Struggling to select the right materials for your desalination plant piping? The aggressive saline environment can cause premature failure and costly downtime,…

Pipe Sizes & Schedules: Your NPS vs DN Cheat-Sheet
Are you finding the world of pipe sizing, with its NPS and DN terminologies1, a bit perplexing? This confusion can unfortunately lead…

ASTM, ASME & EN Pipe Standards Explained
Are you struggling to navigate the complex world of pipe standards, unsure which one applies to your project or how they differ?…

MFY’s Pipe Manufacturing Process: Quality from Raw Material to Shipment
Are you tired of inconsistent stainless steel pipe quality jeopardizing your projects and reputation? It’s frustrating when material defects cause unexpected failures…

304 vs 316 Stainless Steel Pipe: Key Differences
Are you struggling to decide between [304 and 316 stainless steel]https://mfysteel.com/304-vs-316-stainless-steel-differences/)[^1] for your piping project? Choosing the wrong grade can lead to…

Chemical Processing Pipelines: Choosing the Right Alloy
Are you struggling with premature pipeline failures in your chemical plant? The aggressive chemicals, high temperatures, and pressures can wreak havoc on…