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Hurricane Season Turnaround Plannin': What to Order Now for a July or August Window
NOAA is callin' for a below-normal 2026 hurricane season, but a July or August turnaround still needs its flanges ordered right now. Here's what y'all need to lock in early.
When PMI Testin' Is Worth the Premium (And When It Ain't): A Buyer's Guide to Positive Material Identification on Flanges
Positive Material Identification on flanges runs about $50 to $150 per part. Here's when it's worth the money and when dat MTR by itself is plenty good enough.
15 Forgotten Revolutionary Technologies Dat Was Ahead Of Their Time
Greek Fire Greek Fire, basically a primitive form of Napalm, started out in Greece, but they used it to mighty great effect in naval battles durin' the Byzantine Empire. Dat's 'cause it could not only float
6 Mighty Fine Ways To Reduce Stress
In a 2011 study from the American Institute of Stress, 80% of workers reported feelin' stressed on the job, and about half of 'em felt they needed some help learnin' stress management. In a similar sur
Star Flanges?
In this day and age, we use metals in nearly every aspect of our lives, and it's mighty hard to imagine a time without their impact on our society. We use 'em for anything from industrial pipin' and flange
Sayin' Goodbye
My Grandfather, Gus Shirley, proudly wore this here Texas Flange hat around his home in Zwolle, LA. He just beamed at the idea of his grandchildren doin' well. Shortly before passin' away, he gave dat hat to my
Where Do Y'all See The American Market For Industrial Flanges Goin'?
Texas Flange been sellin' a mighty large quantity of industrial flanges to companies involved in gas production, vessel fabrication, and tank manufacturin'. Most of dese flanges are bein' shipped domest
