Remodeling or designing new kitchens requires an eye for detail, especially when it comes to kitchen cabinets and their hardware. Understanding current trends in cabinets allow both professional and amateur designers to select the best style for their kitchen, which is why learning about kitchen cabinet color trends of 2022 is so important. (more…)
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A Guide to Stainless Steel Welding
Due to its many advantageous qualities, stainless steel is a popular metal for a wide variety of industrial and consumer products. It resists corrosion from liquids, gases, and chemicals, along with being particularly durable, tough, and visually appealing. Many available stainless steel grades can withstand extremes of hot or cold, which is why it’s popular for oil and other pipelines. As it also resists bacterial growth, it’s often used by restaurants, breweries, and for medical equipment. (more…)
How to Select a Stainless Steel Float Valve for Your Application
Float valves are mechanisms or machines used for filling tanks, reservoirs, or other containers for liquids. Also referred to as a ballcock, as the hollow float is often shaped like a ball, it’s essentially the same mechanism as one would find in flushing toilets, and helps prevent overflow or backflow. Consisting of a valve connected by a lever to a hollow and sealed float, they are mounted close to the top of the tank. The valve connects to the pipe bringing in the liquid, opening and closing as the lever raises or lowers the float. Once it reaches a certain level, the mechanism causes the lever to close the valve, cutting off the flow. Selecting a stainless steel float valve requires consideration of several factors, such as style and material. Keep reading to learn how to choose the best float valve for your application! (more…)
Tool and Die Manufacturing Guide – Part 2: Capabilities & Types
This blog is Part Two of a two-part series highlighting our guide to the tool and die manufacturing process, with a focus on manufacturing capabilities and types of die manufacturing. (more…)
Tool and Die Manufacturing Guide – Part 1: Introduction & Process
This blog is Part One of a two-part series highlighting our guide to the tool and die manufacturing process, with a focus on defining this type of manufacturing and the process involved. (more…)
What is a Floating Ball Valve?
As the most common valve type in the piping industry, floating ball valves play an important role in regulating flow through pipelines and other piping systems in the gas, oil, water and other industries. They create a bi-directional seal, and can even be customized for high pressure operations, though normally they are only used in pipelines with low to medium pressure. Available in different configurations and sizes, they feature a ball-shaped disk that’s hollow and perforated, so that liquids can pass through it when open. If you’ve found yourself wondering “What is a floating ball valve?” simply keep reading – the team at Arthur Harris has broken it down for you below.
Mixed Metals for Cabinet Hardware: Do or Don’t?
An age-old design rule is to never combine different metals, especially when it comes to cabinet hardware. Luckily times are changing, with mixed metals bringing an elevated depth of style to any space when done right. There are some tricks of the trade to help you blend styles to get a layered look. Below, we’ve put together some do’s and don’ts to follow as you choose your cabinet hardware. (more…)
How to Choose Kitchen Hardware for White Cabinets
When it comes to selecting hardware the decision can be overwhelming, especially hardware for white cabinets. On a white backdrop, hardware plays the starring role and ends up being a focal point, so you want to make sure you’re choosing styles and finishes that enhance the feeling of the most central room in your home: the kitchen. So, how do you make your selection?
Below, we’ve broken down common styles of white cabinets and the best cabinet hardware to go with each! (more…)
A Pocket Guide: 316 Stainless Steel Properties
Grade 316 stainless is one of the most widely used types of stainless steel on the market due to its superior corrosion resistance, particularly in acidic environments. There are several advantages to 316 stainless steel properties when compared with other grades, so we’ve put together a quick reference guide highlighting the properties, applications and benefits of 316 stainless steel. (more…)
How to Use 400 Series Stainless Steel
Stainless steel, especially the 400 series stainless steel, is one of the most advantageous of all stainless grades. Known primarily for its wear-resistance, the diverse range of the series allows for accommodation across various industries. Having so many options within the 400 series requires education about what’s appropriate for the job.
Here are a few things to consider when selecting 400-grade stainless steel. (more…)