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In the first of a series on standards for cleaning and passivation, we will look at ASTM A380/A380M – 13, Standard Practice for Cleaning, Descaling,

Stainless steel’s corrosion resistance is derived primarily through the inclusion of the element chromium.  Chromium, along with iron, nickel and small amounts of other metals

One of the most commonly asked questions heard by Astro Pak team members is “how long will passivation last?”. The truth is that there are

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is releasing its 2022 update of Biopharmaceutical Equipment (BPE) standards. The ASME BPE standards clarify that a passivation

Since 1880, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has developed codes and standards for mechanical devices. Compliance with these standards is voluntary, but they

The pandemic and its resulting impact on the global supply chain has had a number of knock-on effects that will continue to be felt in

It is not a stretch to say that the hygiene and cleanliness of a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing system is as critical as the ingredients

Beverage and other liquid food manufacturers are very focused on taking steps to ensure both the purity and flavor of their product during its production.

It may come as a surprise to some, but oxygen itself is not flammable. Rather, it is the presence of oxygen that allows fuels to

As we’ve written many times before in this blog, stainless steel is far more than just “corrosion resistant metal.” While it is true that its