The main difference between 304 & 316 stainless steel is that 316 stainless steel has the addition of 2% molybdenum which is added to help resist corrosion to chlorides, like sea water and transport de-icing salts. With this in mind, we offer our standard range Ultrasonic Cleaners made from 304 grade stainless steel usually from UK stock, and can offer Ultrasonic Cleaners 316 stainless steel available to order with both available in custom sizes.

Type 304 stainless steel proves to be resistant to oxidation, corrosion, and is very durable. Type 316 stainless steel has a superior corrosion resistance to chemical attacks compared to 304 stainless steel for example. Although 316 stainless steel costs slightly more than Type 304, it is certainly worth the small investment if your Ultrasonic Tank is in an environment where there is a chance harmful chemical can attack the stainless steel bath or the items being cleaned have been subjected to sea water or de-icing salts.

For more information about Ultrasonic Tanks, please contact us or visit www.allendale-ultrasonics.co.uk

We have just received a fantastic video from a M-DRO customer of ours putting it to work. He is using the M-DRO MDC700 Milling Console Pitched Circle Function (PCD) to create a pipe flange with 4 holes around a 2 inch diameter. A great example of his work and how easy and accurate the M-DRO Console makes the job at hand. View the full video here.

Browse the M-DRO MDC700 product range here.

The hugely popular silver Aluminium Flight Case (product code EN-AC-FG-C203) has had a slight makeover and we are stocking the same professional finish but in black. Like the silver case, the black Flight Case also comes with an egg foam lid to keep your contents safe from damage and also has reinforced metal corners for additional external safety. This medium size case also comes with a quick catch mechanism for convenient opening and closing.

After high demand from customers all over the world, we are expecting our black Flight Cases (product code EN-AC-FG-C203-BK) to fly off the shelves. Grab one before they disappear: https://goo.gl/qyRyY8

One of our newest employee Alice Coles Machine DRO Technical Product Specialist. After graduating from the University of Hertfordshire in 2012 BSc (Hons) in Aerospace Technology with Management. Alice worked as a Service and Spares Technical Support Engineer for 3 years where she liaised with Engineering, Production and the Test departments to solve client’s mechanical and warranty issues. She also carried out inspections of parts to ISO9001 standards, using micrometers, vernier gauges and calipers to verify dimensional standards and tolerances in geometrical drawings.

Most recently, Alice worked for an Aerospace Interior Structures company as a Systems Certification Engineer where she ensured engineering designs were compliant with all EASA and FAA regulations for passenger aircraft. This included meeting defined contractual requirements liaise with and agreeing on any deviation to the contract. Verification and certification of galley systems on the A350 XWB aircraft. Development testing, including test preparation, test conduct, fault finding, results analysis and documentation generation. Conducting design validation and certification reviews on new designs and change requests.

She now works with us as a technical product specialist in Machine-DRO’s and Machine Tapping – we’re sure she will be a success at the company.