After a remarkably impressive debut last year, India’s reputed tradeshow organizers, Virgo Communications & Exhibitions, are once again, organizing their much-lauded second edition of GSSE: Global Stainless Steel Expo 2023 from 14 to 16 September at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. It’s a ‘must-attend’ tradeshow for all those who are connected with the stainless steel industry and processes related thereof.
GSSE is an apt platform that attracts participation of India’s leading stainless steel producers who come together to showcase sustainable business solutions to end-user industries. The event will further augment usage of the metal mainly in India which is the second largest consumer of stainless steel consumer in the world. The platform presents an exclusive opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers of stainless steel products to meet with potential customers representing 200+ product applications from India and across the globe. It has fast developed as the largest dedicated stainless steel industry stakeholder platform that helps end-user industries to source and network!
Explaining the importance of the event, Vijay Sharma, Director, Jindal Stainless, said, “As the exclusive Title Partner for GSSE, we are looking forward to yet again interacting with fellow stakeholders in the stainless steel ecosystem, including suppliers, users, traders, associations, regulators, and fabricators. Together with these partners, we intend to leverage this event to discuss issues pertinent to the growth of India’s stainless steel industry, and solutions needed to raise the bar for the whole country.”
Stainless steel has stood the test of time and proven to be the most reliable raw material in comparison to other metals in a lot of industries. Discovered in the year 1913, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that this metal has brought about a revolution due to its application and has been momentous in bringing about great change and progress in varied sectors. A huge percentage of stainless steel used across the world is used in the HVAC sector.
When it comes to manufacturing HVAC equipment, stainless steel is the best choice of material. The extreme durability and longevity of the metal makes it a cost-effective option, while stainless steel’s resistance to corrosion makes it a natural choice for both indoor and outdoor applications. Stainless steel also boasts high malleability, making it an easy material to work with in the fabrication process. Stainless steel is also a natural choice for HVAC equipment application because it resists moisture and condensation. Especially when it comes to the air we breathe, it is essential to avoid the accumulation of harmful mold or mildew.
When manufacturing HVAC equipment the biggest concern is Corrosion. Corrosion could also be caused by the presence of acidic gases, elevated humidity, and temperature. Understanding the intended environment in which HVAC equipment will be applied is essential in the selection of materials. Some potentially corrosive environments might include areas near big bodies of water, heavily populated urban areas, and some rural locations. All of these environments host air borne molecular contaminants (AMC). The Instrument Society of America (ISA) has created four levels of corrosion severity when studying environments in which harmful molecular contaminants are most likely. And there are many methods of eliminating corrosive gases from a given environment. Lucky for you, choosing stainless steel in the manufacturing of HVAC equipment ensures safety and satisfaction because of its corrosion-resistant properties.
Another important factor in the selection of a material for HVAC equipment is coating options. Coatings can be applied in coil form prior to manufacturing. This process is known as continuous coil coating and this process results in a protective layer between the coil and the environmental conditions. When choosing a coating you must consider the thickness, flexibility and resistance properties. Here are a few rules to remember:
- The thinner the coating the better the heat transfer
- If there is insufficient flexibility in the coating, the impact resistance of the material may crack. Upon impact, uncoated metal could be exposed to corrosive environment
- Any material that is exposed to sunlight should have UV resistance. It’s like sunscreen for stainless steel!
Coating systems for stainless steel must be carefully selected to provide sufficient properties to meet the requirements of the intended application environment.
Stainless steel frames for HVAC units
For the basement structure most manufacturers use different sizes of IPE beams in stainless steel grade 316L. The section’s length ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 m for the travers parts up to eleven meters for the lengthways parts. Smaller beams or square hollow sections generate the vertical structure as well as the internal supports of the various equipment.
For installation ease, the flanges of the beams are fit out with high precision laser-cut holes and slots for the fixing of the components. This happens according to the specifications of the air handling unit producer and does seriously reduce costs and assembly time.
If you want to explore and learn about the advantages of stainless steel for your business, then GSSE 2023 is a must visit for you to witness the latest advances and updates in the stainless steel industry. Visitor Registrations is Open for GSSE 2023. For more information, visit www.gssexpo.com or scan the QR code for simple online visitor registration.
GSSE 2023: Highlights
o B2B Exhibition
o 150+ Exhibitors
o Overseas Participation
o 10000+ trade visitors
o 100000 sq. ft. area
o Buyer Seller Meet
o CEO Round Table
o Industry and Technical Conference
o 12+ Knowledge Sessions
o 50+ Industry Speakers