Happy New Year

From everybody here at SMFUK

we would like to with you

A HAPPY NEW YEAR

and hope to see or hear from you soon!

Christmas

So as you know we are now shut for Christmas.

We wish you an enjoyable Christmas and A Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

From everybody here at SMF we would like to wish you

A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

And thankyou for your custom this year!

SMF Closures

As christmas nears closer and closer we thought we would let you know that SMF shuts on Monday 20th December and will reopen again Tuesday 4th January.

So if you would like to contact us when the office is shut then please drop us an email we will get back to you when we are back in.

SMFUK Service

As it is now the 11th December you can still give SMFUK a call if you need anything done by us before christmas.

You can give us a call or email us.

Christmas is almost here now only 2 weeks today and it has come around quicker than ever..

So if you need something done by us then please contact us as soon as possible.

China Molybdenum to invest in Shanghai

China Molybdenum co have declared that they will be investing $542 million in the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

China Molybdenum Co are the biggest molybdenum company nationwide and produce millions a year.

China Molybdenum’s net profit, computing by International Accounting Standards, surged 112.9% year on year to RMB 419 million in the first half of this year, and its basic earnings per share stood at 8.6 RMB cents.

Silver Drops

Silver is actually decreasing in price now.

Its not worth as much as it was as its slowly decreasing yet gold it still staying quite high.

Its never been worth as much as Gold and probly never will.

But it could go back up again.

You can still sell your gold and silver and you can still make money from these precious metals.

Copper hitting a high

Today it has been established that copper is at all time high.


At a staggering $9,000 a tonne its going to be a very expensive metalfor a while.
So if you have a large amount of it keep it very secured because there will be people around wanting to steal it to make money.


The London Metal Exchange have said that it could hit $10,000 to $12,000 next year.
So 2011 could be an expensive metal year especially for copper.

Moly Mines Project Funding.

Moly Mines Ltd have been approved by the Chinese government department for the banks to give $466 million as funding for a new mine project known as Spinifex Ridge.

The terms and conditions of this funding loan are to be released later this month.

“NDRC approval is the critical government approval required for any major overseas investment by a Chinese organization,” Moly Mines Chief Executive Derek Fisher said in the statement.

The project was set up and to be started in 2008 but due to the recession and financial crisis everyone was in it was hard.

More details are said to be released in a few days.

Gold keeps getting better.

As the dollar is falling, for the second day in a row gold is yet still increasing.

Its amazing as it has been on the crease for some time now, and its now said that dollar is decreasing and as you can see by the day.

“Gold is up primarily on dollar weakness and economic optimism,” Adam Klopfenstein, a senior market strategist for Lind-Waldock in Chicago “This is very positive for gold on the future inflation front.”

“Gold is moving up on better economic data,” Frank Lesh, a trader at Futurepath Trading in Chicago “The risk trade is on.”

London Metal Exchange.

I found this post on the Telegraphs website and it will be linked back to their website.

Telegraph London Metal Exchange Web Post.

But I thought this was quite interesting, about when the London metalexchange started and whats happening with it today.

The London metal exchange dates back as far as Queen Elizabeth I.

1571: The origins of the London Metal Exchange (LME) can be traced to the opening of the Royal Exchange in London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, when traders in a range of commodities begin to meet on a regular basis.

1800s: By the early 19th century there are so many commodity traders using the Royal Exchange that it becomes impossible to do business. Individual groups of traders set up shop in the nearby city coffee houses.

The Jerusalem Coffee House, becomes a favourite of the metal trading community, where “the tradition of the Ring” is born. A merchant with metal to sell draws a circle in the sawdust on the floor and calls out “Change!” at which point those wishing to trade would assemble around the circle and make their bids.

1869: The opening of the Suez Canal reduces the delivery time of tin from Malaysia and Singapore to match the three months delivery time for copper from Chile. This gives rise to LME’s unique system of daily trading dates for up to three months forward which still exists today.


1877: Merchants form the London Metals and Mining Company move into their first premises over a hat shop in Lombard Court. The London Metal Exchange is born. Membership increases rapidly and they soon move to a purpose built Exchange in Whittington Avenue. The Exchange moves to its current home in Leadenhall Street in 1994.


2000: An index contract based on the six primary metals traded on the exchange is introduced. This is specifically designed to provide investors access to futures and traded options contracts based on non-ferrous metals without the extra costs entailed.


Today: LME trades the equivalent of $7.41 trillion annually and $29bn on an average business day. More than 95pc of its business comes from overseas.

Male pulled up over $2.6m metal theft.

When he stole the metal worth $2.6m, that was plain simple but his intention to sell it on was another story.

The metal which was nickel was stolen from Bailtimore Metal Importer in the amount of 100 tons.

Alan Verschleisser who works in a scrap yard, was arrested and charged because he was trying to sell the nickel and was charged under ‘possessing stolen goods from an international shipment’.

Rusty Davis,  of Pittsburgh-based S.H. Bell, said ”The shipping containers sat on top of trailers, and all the thieves had to do was cut a hole through a chain-link fence, hook up trucks to the chassis and drive away”.

“There’s a limited number of people that can use that nickel,” he said. Its owner “sent out an alert to the industry to be looking for any strange offers” Davis Added.

Titanium Kneecaps

A volunteer service called Operation Walk Pittsburgh have kindly given 3 people brand new knees, made from titanium. The patients have not had to pay any money towards these knees, nothing what so ever.

Medical director Tony DiGioia said ”Our goal is to do it every Thanksgiving from now on,” he said.

This year’s recipients consider it a fine idea for an annual event.

Take Susan Bates-Atallah, 62, of the West End. The arthritis in her knee was becoming unbearable and Debbie Wilson, 51, of Morgantown, W.Va., was in a similar fix.

Its amazing what metals can do now, and to form a knee and and knee cap is just.

titanium valley appears in mountains

Vladimir Putin has said that the government planned to create a “Titanium Valley” special economic zone in the Urals Federal District, which will cost up to $1.3 billion and will  produce items for the aircraft, automotive, shipbuilding and medical industries.

“We’ll issue a governmental decree in the coming two weeks on creating a special economic zone here with special benefits, including customs privileges,” Putin said during his visit to the Sverdlovsk region.

The economic zone will make “a new technological base” for thetitanium producer and let it to attract new clients.

It will create a total of 20,000 jobs, and documents will be provided by the Sverdlovsk region government ahead of Putin’s visit.

Russia to create ‘titanium valley’

Russia are creating a Titanium Valley economic zone around Avisma, which is claimed to be the world’s biggest producer in a hope to tempt in foreign companies.

Avisma isn’t very well known unless you live in Russia but is infact a large producer of Titanium.

It produces 25 percent of the world’s titanium, which is such alot in comparison to other places.

Titanium Valley is part of a bid to jump start the economic growth and form more jobs focussed on natural resources.

“It will give enterprises the opportunity to develop and produce value added products and also bring our partners here,” Putin said at VSMPO-Avisma’s core plant in Verkhnaya Salda, about 1,700 km east of the Russian capital.

Molybdenum Producers Essex

How did you find us? 

As if you search ‘molybdenum producers essex‘ we come up on the front page!

We are very happy that people can find us straight away, with simple words like that.

Let us know how you found us by commenting below?

Check out www.smfuk.co.uk and see what services and metals we have to offer.

Chinese molybdenum company buy mine rights

The nation’s second-biggest producer of molybdenum has agreed to purchase exploration rights for a mine in Xinjiang province for $157 million.

The rights can now be transferred from the producers Geological Institution unit, . 

The company can explore an area of 16.77 square kilometres  around a mine in East Gobi, Hami.

China last month kept next year’s export quota the same for molybdenum, which is used to make alloy steal tougher. 

The government may set up specific reserves for 10 metals including molybdenum.

Tantalum mine ban

A mining ban in eastern Congo is preventing the tin and tantalumindustry from completing an a deadline via america for “conflict minerals”.

The U.S. legislation wants Congo and its surrounding locations to show that exports have been found from conflict-free zones and routes by April next year.

“There is currently no legal mining activity to trace and the project funding, which relies on a levy on … exports, has halted,” said an emailed statement from ITRI, adding the pilot tracking scheme to track cassiterite (tin ore) from source to export now faced a $6 million shortfall.

“It is unlikely that all cassiterite from the region can be covered by the system in time and many current production areas will unfortunately as a result be subject to an effective embargo by next April.”

Christmas..

As you know like everywhere we get busy over the christmas period, so if there is any of our services that you think you will need between now and then, why not drop us a call/email and we can see what we can do for you.

As its only 51 days until christmas day, which is very scary and exciting and we wouldn’t want you to miss out.

Contact us Now.

Used our services before?

Then why not recommend us?

We always enjoy people spreading the word about us and if its good then its even better!

Or did you get recommended, if so we’re glad our services were helpful. 

Talison Tantalum renames

Talison Tantalum have announced that they are changing their name, it will be now known as Global advanced metals.

The reason behind the name change, as they are deciding to keep there mining in Australia.

“We are excited about the prospects that lie ahead for the company, but our first focus will be on reopening our Wodgina and Greenbushes operations,” said Bryan Ellis, Chief Executive Officer of Global Advanced Metals.

Chinese Businessmen drop King Island Deal

Chinese businessmen have decided to pull out of a $100 million tungsten mine which was already being developed.

The mine which is based on King Island, is now apparently not a priority for them and that means for them that the deal has now been ended.

Mr Bird said “Hunnan’s withdrawal from the project is not likely to create major delays”.

“I am quietly confident that there’s enough interest by other parties in this project which is world class,” he said.

“It certainly has interest from other parties, particularly outside China but there other entities within China that I believe may be interested as well.”

Does your motorcycle parts need blasting?

If so we carry out just that!

Motorcycle and scooter parts: cylinder heads, engine pots, crank cases, forks, wheels, exhausts, frames.

 This piece has been carried out before and on the right is what it looked like before and on the left is what it looked like after we blasted it.

If there is anything you would like to know about it, or you would like to find out how to book in to have this done then why not drop us an email or phone us.

Special Vessels

If you are after some Special Vessels then we have them here at SMF.

If you would like to order any or even contact us for some more information, then visit our contact page.

Tel: 01268 761188

Fax: 01268 761722

Email: sales@special-metals.co.uk

New titanium reserves in Vietnam

A project that was launched in 2009 and is ongoing found these reserves whilst looking for metals in the 2 provinces and the southern province of Ba ria Vung Tu.

Vietnam has become a major place for the production oftitanium and whilst this search which is part of a $15.4 million project they found an estimated 560 millions tonnes of titanium and zirconium.

SMF, Did you know?

The history of Special Metals Fabrication Ltd (SMF) can be traced back to 1909 when Murex Ltd was founded on the banks of the river Thames at Rainham in Essex.

Murex were pioneers in the extraction and production of refractory metals, especially molybdenum, tungsten, tantalum, niobium andzirconium.

Processes were developed to produce these metals in sheet and rod form so a machine and fabrication shop was set up to show customers how to use and fabricate these new materials.

We like to let our customers know about us and where our company originates from, its always nice to have a little background detail!

Bead Blaster

The bead blasters that we have produce and sell are:

GUYSON BEAD BLASTER

VAQUA AQUA BLASTER

If you would like further information on these then please click the links above,

Here at SMF we like to keep our customers up to date, if there is anything you’d like to know then please contact us.

Flame Shields

Here at Special Metals we produce and sell Flame Shields.

If you would like any information or to order any then please contact us.

We have the capacity to manufacture a wide range of parts to any given drawing, sample or customer requirement, using the most up to date Milling, Turning, Welding and Sheet Metal Working equipment available.

We specialize in the manufacture of components to very exacting quality standards, tight tolerance, customer specific requirements and offer a very responsive repair service. We pride ourselves on our levels of customer care and our ‘Total Quality’ approach ensures that our customers receive their orders on time, well packed and in perfect condition.

Nozzles

Do you require any Nozzles?

As here at SMF we make them to size order and specification, so why not give us a call or drop us an email of the requirements you need and let us tell you more about it.

They come in various metals and can be made using our various machinery.

Heating Elements

We have the capacity to manufacture a wide range of parts including heating elements to any given drawing, sample or customer requirement, using the most up to date Milling, Turning, Welding and Sheet Metal Working equipment available.

We specialize in the manufacture of components to very exacting quality standards, tight tolerance, customer specific requirements and offer a very responsive repair service.

We pride ourselves on our levels of customer care and our 'Total Quality' approach ensures that our customers receive their orders on time, well packed and in perfect condition.

If you would like any heating elements made to size or order then please contact us.

Heating Elements

We have the capacity to manufacture a wide range of parts including heating elements to any given drawing, sample or customer requirement, using the most up to date Milling, Turning, Welding and Sheet Metal Working equipment available.

We specialize in the manufacture of components to very exacting quality standards, tight tolerance, customer specific requirements and offer a very responsive repair service.

We pride ourselves on our levels of customer care and our ‘Total Quality’ approach ensures that our customers receive their orders on time, well packed and in perfect condition.

If you would like any heating elements made to size or order then please contact us.

Industries we appeal to..

Glass Industry

Chemical Industry

Medical Industry

Oil Industry

Gas Industry

Pharmaceutical Industry

Defence Industry

Electronic Industry

If your business comes under any of these, and you would like a quote or to contact us then please click here.

Or why not see what SMF has to offer you by clicking the industry you come under above and it will direct you to a separate page.

SMF Stock

Wrought Products As a stockist of Molybdenum, Tantalum and other refractory materials we are also able to offer a very reactive and competitive wrought product service.

We stock a wide range of materials in plate, sheet, bar, rod & wire form and can supply a range of standard sizes with a very quick turnaround & Delivery.

If you are interested in buying any of our stock then why not contact us?

SMFUK

SMF Machinery

Have you ever been curious as to what machinery we use here at SMF?

Then why not look and read about it.. Here.

You’ll see what the machinery is called 

Tumblr Blog

So we also have a new blog as well as this one and its on a web based programme called tumblr.

If you would like to check it out click here, or put this link into your browser http://smfuk.tumblr.com/

The posts are similar and there also photos uploaded there too, if you have tumblr yourself why not ‘follow’ us.

Gold/Silver Services

We use metals like molybdenum and niobium, but we also use the metals gold and silver too.

If you would need this as one of our services then please click here.

We like to inform you of everything that we offer with our metals and hope that this helps you.

Machined Tantalum

Tantalum is generally produced from sintering the powdered ore to make a metal with an very high melting point of an estimated 2990°C.

It has a high resistance to corrosion against molten metals and liquids, is biocompatible and has very high conductivity.

Applications include; heat exchanger tubes, charge carriers, capacitors, electrodes and grounding rings, jet engine parts, missile parts and vacuum furnace parts.

Absorber Columns

We like to keep you updated on our products and what we make and produce.

We do produce Absorber Columns, and if you are after any or would like to order some or would like to ask us anything about this product then please don’t hesitate to contact us by email or telephone.

SMF

Canadian Reactor finally back online

A nuclear reactor based in Canada that has been shut down for 15 months has finally been reopened.

It has been under repair for the whole time and this week it was back up, there also is another reactor based in the Netherlands which has also been down and still is until hopefully being back up next month.

The reactor in Chalk River (Canada) makes molybdenum and from this place it has to be sent straight away directly to various hospitals and pharmacies as the radioactive metal has a ‘half life’ of around 66 hours.

Plant Machinery

We have mentioned before about our plant machinery and we would like let you know that you can view our machines by following the link below.

We have a ‘showcase‘ of images showing each machine, and you can view them by navigating left and right to compare each machine.

Machinery Showcase.

Titanium Treasure

The biggest titanium mine based in Cambodia has been estimated by its owner to have up to $135 billion in deposits and is setting up to start producing in Koh Kong in 2011. Its in Chi Pat village and will be 20,400 hectares, which will be the biggest in Cambodia to date.


Chea Chet said “the project had received approval from both the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy and the Cambodian Development Council”.


“We are going to process titanium slag and shift it to Japan, the United States, China – any market we can sell it to” he said. Titanium slag is a semi-processed form of the element. It is treated further to producetitanium – used in a wide range of products ranging from toothpaste, to lasers and aircraft engines.


Chea Chet also added “In every 100 million tonnes of ore, 45 percent was slag. This could be sold at between $700 to $2,500 per tonne, depending on market fluctuations, he said.

Product Examples

We have a showcase on our website and part of that showcase is a series of images showing our product examples.
If you would be interested in browsing our product examples then please click here.


Product Examples
Special Metals

Major molybdenum mines flood

Chinese Molybdenum prices have risen since last week since the major mines have flooded.

The price has increased by 5% and the main mines have closed causing the increase as its unsure when they will be reopened again.

The biggest producer of molybdenum has obviously had to close due to the flooding and the water has affected the workers and stopped them from being able to carry on.

Molybdenum Fabrication Essex

SMF are pleased to say that we are still top on the Google Search Engine.

When searching Molybdenum Fabricating Essex and we come up top on the first page.

We  are very happy with that, as we know that you can find us easily when searching.

Click here to see.

Contact SMF

Is there an enquiry that you would like to sort out?

Then why not use our contact us box on the contact page, all you have to do is leave your name, email address, and telephone number as well as what you would like to ask us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Here at SMF we like to have all the easy ways of contacting and using our services, and we think this box is simpler than sending us an email etc.

Contact Box

Titanium

Titanium (pronounced /ti'tane'ium/) is a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22. It is a light, strong, lustrous, corrosion-resistant (including to sea water and chlorine) transition metal with a silver colour.


Titanium can be alloyed with iron, aluminium, vanadium, molybdenum, among other elements, to produce strong lightweight alloys for aerospace (jet engines, missiles, and spacecraft), military, industrial process (chemicals and petro-chemicals, desalination plants, pulp, and paper), automotive, agri-food, medical prostheses, orthopedic implants, dental and endodontic instruments and files, dental implants, sporting goods, jewelry, mobile phones, and other applications.

We supply gold.

Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au (from its Latin name aurum) and atomic number 79.
It is a highly sought-after precious metal, having been used as money, as a store of value, in jewelry, in sculpture, and for ornamentation since the beginning of recorded history. The metal occurs as nuggets or grains in rocks, underground "veins" and in alluvial deposits. It is one of the coinage metals. Gold is dense, soft, shiny and the most malleable and ductile substance known. Pure gold has a bright yellow color traditionally considered attractive.
Gold formed the basis for the gold standard used before the collapse of the Bretton Woods system in 1971.


The ISO currency code of gold bullion is XAU.
If you have any queries or questions about this metal that we supply, please contact us.

Molybdenum Welding

Special Metals can assist your business with some of the following solutions associated with molybdenum welding :

• Molybdenum welding
• Manufacturers of molybdenum welding
• Machined molybdenum welding
• Molybdenum welding Fabrication
• Molybdenum welding Machining
• Molybdenum welding Targets
• Molybdenum welding Fabricated Products.