From forge to field: how traceability protects high-stakes projects
Why offshore wind demands the toughest forgings on earth by By Pro Steel Supply December 9, 2025 “Show me the heat number.” The inspector’s voice was calm but firm. He held up the flange. 3 meters diameter. Duplex stainless. Ready for installation on a North Sea platform. “It’s on the paperwork,” the project manager replied. […]
Inside a forging failure: what went wrong and how to prevent it
Green steel and the future of sustainable forging by By Pro Steel Supply December 9, 2025 “The ring cracked during installation. We need to know why.” The call came at 6 AM. A 4-meter duplex ring. €65,000. Cracked while being lifted into position on an offshore platform. The installation vessel was on standby at €900,000 […]
Why offshore wind demands the toughest forgings on earth
Green steel and the future of sustainable forging by By Pro Steel Supply December 9, 2025 “This flange cracked after six months. It was supposed to last 25 years.” The project engineer held up the inspection report. A 2-meter duplex flange. €45,000. Failed on an offshore wind platform 80 kilometers from shore. The cause? Not […]
Green steel and the future of sustainable forging
Green steel and the future of sustainable forging by By Pro Steel Supply December 9, 2025 “Can you supply carbon-neutral forgings?” Three years ago, this question never came up. Today, we hear it weekly. The steel industry produces 7% of global CO2 emissions. Forging adds another layer of energy consumption. Clients who ignored carbon footprint […]
The race for ever-larger forgings: inside the 15+ MW wind turbine revolution
Green steel and the future of sustainable forging by By Pro Steel Supply December 9, 2025 “We need a ring. Eight and a half meters diameter. Duplex steel. NORSOK certified. Can you make it?” Five years ago, the answer was maybe. Three forges in the world had equipment large enough. Lead time was 12 months. […]
