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Seawater is highly corrosive and will degrade many materials. Shipbuilders for our navy and commercial vessels and marine equipment manufacturers rely on nickel-based alloys to resist saltwater corrosion. MSM alloys are often used for pumps, fasteners, seals and other critical components for the marine and defense industry.

Oil and gas production becomes more challenging as service conditions become increasingly severe. Still, oil and gas will continue to be the backbone of energy supply for years to come. The challenges require advanced technologies and high performance materials to ensure smooth and safe production of oil and gas. MSM supplies technical knowledge and a full suite of special alloy steels, stainless steels, and nickel alloys for this critical industry.

Plants refining petroleum for gasoline and a myriad of other products are subject to constant abuse from caustic substances, high temperatures, and extreme pressures. Nickel-based alloys designed for elevated temperatures offer a high degree of corrosion resistance for extended service life in the manufacture of petrochemicals. MSM stocks materials that can be used in these environments, from cryogenic to very high temperatures.

Since its inception, MSM has supplied nickel base alloys for this critical industry. Used mainly in the engine manufacturing sector, the push for components to run at higher temperatures and still maintain great strength is of major importance. Nickel’s high performance for these applications make it the critical material for design, manufacture, and maintenance in the aerospace industry.

MSM’s heat resistant stainless steel and nickel-based alloys are extensively used in the thermal processing industry. Materials used for furnace parts and fixtures must have extreme strength and stability at high temperatures (1000-2200 F) and resist corrosion and oxidation caused by intense furnace atmospheres. Providing technical back up and the correct materials for this industry is a known area of expertise for MSM.

Plant engineers and designers need alloys with the ability to withstand the combined onslaught of heat and corrosion found in highly caustic chemical plant environments. Nickel-based alloys have many applications for chemical plant equipment exposed to hostile processes. MSM stocks a variety of nickel-based alloys for these applications that have proven to be the most economical long-term choice.

Be it catalytic converters, spark plugs, electrical sensors, or other components, today’s automotive industry uses high performance nickel-based materials to meet the latest design trends and regulations. MSM stocks alloys that are critical to the end users and parts manufacturers for the transportation industry.

Many foods and soft drinks are highly acidic and capable of deteriorating a wide range of materials. For corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance, and bacterial growth resistance, the food processing industry makes use of nickel-based alloys and stainless steels. These hygienic and durable alloys are necessary for the quality and safety of our foods.