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5 Practical Ways to Finance Export Sales
In this article, we list the 5 basic ways to finance export sales: factoring, credit forfaiting, banker’s acceptance, EXIM banks. FACTORING Factoring is used by

CE Marking for Steel Products
CE marking means “Conformité Européenne” and consists in a logo with the two letters “C” and “E”. A manufacturer stamps a CE logo on its

What Means RFQ? Request for Quote…
What is a request for quote (RFQ)? And what is the difference between RFQ vs. RFP (request for proposal) and RFI (request for information)? In

Fillet Weld for Socket Fittings
A fillet weld is defined, by the American Welding Society (AWS), as “A weld of approximately triangular cross section joining two surfaces approximately at right

Purchase Order and Order Confirmation
A purchase order is a binding document issued by the procurement department for a supplier, stating the terms under which a purchase is made. An

Difference Between ODM, OEM and OBM Production Strategies
The terms ODM, OBM, OEM terms designate alternative setups of manufacturing operations. The difference between these production strategies lies in the degree of outsourcing of design, engineering,

HS Codes for Pipes, Valves, Fittings, Piping
The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) is a recognized standardization system to classify imported/exported products for taxation and statistical reasons. The nomenclature foresees

Steel Plates Weight (Metric Sizes)
The article shows the dimensions and weights of steel plates for general use (weight per linear meter depending on steel plate thickness and width) Weight

Square and Round Hollow Sections (HSS)
The article shows the dimensions and weights of round and square-hollow sections for construction (HSS), meaning weight (kilograms per meter and cross-section in mm2). ROUND

Steel Channels Sizes (UPE/UPN)
The article shows the UPN/UPE channel sizes, i.e. weight in kilograms per meter, sectional area and mechanical properties (inertial moment, resistance modules, and inertial radius).

“M” Steel Beams Size Types (HEM)
The article shows the M beam-type sizes (HEM web, flange in mm), weight in kilograms per meter, sectional area and mechanical properties (inertial moment, resistance

H Steel Beams Size Types (HEA/HEB)
The article shows the H beam-type sizes (HEA/HEB web, flange in mm), weight in kilograms per meter, sectional area and mechanical properties (inertial moment, resistance

“I” Steel Beam Sizes (IPE and INP)
The article shows the I beam type sizes (IPE/INP web, flange in mm), weight in kilograms per meter, sectional area and mechanical properties (inertial moment,

Steel Angles Dimensions EN/AISC (RSA)
In this article, we show the dimensions of equal and unequal steel angles for construction to the European (EN) and American (AISC) standards. STEEL ANGLES

P&ID Symbols (Complete List & PDF)
A complete collection of the most used P&ID symbols for lines, piping, valves, instruments, pumps, compressors, pressure equipment and other mechanical equipment, and the PDF