The Difference Between Austenitic and Ferritic Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is one of the world’s most commonly used materials. Consisting of iron, chromium and carbon, it’s found in everything from screws and bolts to automobiles, rockets, bridges, railroads and more. While all stainless steel contains these three elements, … Read More

Monroe Supported School Gets a Visit From Gov. DeSantis

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at Eau Gallie High School asking the State Legislature to approve the use of $75 million in federal funds to support what he’s dubbed the “Get There Faster” initiative, aimed at boosting … Read More

Employee Of The Month Bill Ryan!

Congratulations Bill Ryan on being Employee Of The Month for February 2021. NominationBill has been a key part of our purchasing innovation team.  He is always engaged in the meetings & looking for ways to improve our One Monroe model.  … Read More

What Is Basic Oxygen Steelmaking?

Steel is one of the world’s most important materials. Consisting of iron and carbon, it’s an alloy that’s used to make everything from screws and bolts to bridges, buildings, vehicles, engines and more. While there are different techniques used to … Read More

An Introduction to Lifting Magnets and How They Work

Have you heard of lifting magnets? If so, you might be wondering how they work. Lifting magnets produce the same magnetic field as all other magnets. They are known as “lifting magnets,” however, because they are designed specifically to lift … Read More

Teardrop vs Ball vs Button-Head Adjustable Handles

Adjustable handles offer a convenient way to fasten and unfasten machinery components. As the name suggests, they are designed for “adjustment” applications. You can turn an adjustable handle to adjust a machinery component. Not all adjustable handles are the same, … Read More

What Are Bi-Fold Hinges?

Hinges come in many different types. Standard hinges consist of two leafs, a knuckle and a pin. Like all hinges, they allow for a limited angle of rotation with the surfaces on which they are installed. There are other types … Read More