Speedy Metals News - June 2025
In this issue: Aluminum pipe clearance sale & a customer project update.
LATEST NEWS
Shop now for big savings on all sizes and lengths of 6061 aluminum pipe. No coupon code necessary!
CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT
You might remember back in December when we featured Ian Racer’s model steam engine that he has been building over the last few years.
He recently contacted us again to share a picture of the finished project! Check it out:
We always love seeing what our customers have been building with our products!
Want to see your work featured here? Send us an email at newsletter@speedymetals.com.
You can also check out other great customer projects on our blog or on our Facebook page.
WHAT YOU’RE SAYING
“Ordered some aluminum flat bar. Website clearly read that lead times could be 5-7 days. I was notified that my order was ready to pick up within 7 hours of placing the order. Material was straight, clean, deburred and packaged nicely. Gentleman at the counter was friendly, pleasant and helpful. Won't hesitate to use them for further material needs. Thanks!”
-Mike
DID YOU KNOW…?
…that iron powder is more effective than activated carbon at filtering out PFAS?
Even when it gets rusty!
Researchers at the Stevens Institute of Technology set out to find the most efficient way to filter PFOS (a subset of PFAS, aka ‘forever chemicals’) out of water.
Typically, activated carbon is considered to be the most effective form of filter, but it turns out that iron powder is 26 times more effective, and it doesn’t lose much efficiency even after it rusts.
Given that iron powder is much cheaper than activated carbon, this discovery could have big implications for future filtration technology.
Learn more in the full article here.