Guest Column: The Right Hands For The Job: Alloys

By Stuart Coutchie, CMC Letco Industries

Many of our customers are now seeing the benefit of building equipment with specialty alloys designed for higher corrosion resistance than stainless steel. Typically these alloys are more expensive, both in material and production costs, than stainless. However, that increased cost can be offset by longer service life, reduced maintenance, and improved corrosion resistance.