--- title: McHone Industries Blog | Applications (2) description: Applications | (2) --- [![mchone industries](https://www.mchoneind.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mchonecolors.png?width=300&name=mchonecolors.png "mchone industries")](https://www.mchoneind.com/) - [Blog](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/) - [Downloadable Resources](https://blog.mchoneind.com/free-manufacturing-resources) - [Portfolio](https://www.mchoneind.com/portfolio/) - [Careers](https://www.mchoneind.com/careers/) - [Contact Us](https://www.mchoneind.com/contact-us/) - [Services](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/) - [Tube Production](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/tube-production/) - [Tube Bending & Tube Fabrication](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/tube-bending-fabrication/) - [Metal Weldments & Assemblies](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/weldments-and-assemblies/) - [Roll Forming](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/roll-forming/) - [Sheet Metal Fabrication](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/sheet-metal-fabrication/) - [Laser Cutting](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/laser-cutting-sheet-metal/) - [Robotic Welding](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/robotic-welding/) - [Bead Blasting](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/bead-blasting/) - [Powder Coating](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/powder-coating-services/) - [Ring Rolling](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/metal-rolling-service/) - [About](https://www.mchoneind.com/about/) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fapplications%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fapplications%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fapplications%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fapplications%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=McHone%20Industries%20Blog%20%7C%20Applications%20%282%29) [![Share on Pinterest](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/pinterest-24x24.png)](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fapplications%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dpinterest&media=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.hubspot.net%2Fhubfs%2F1629394%2FImported_Blog_Media%2Fpexels-photo-13-1024x672.jpg) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fapplications%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fapplications%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) # McHone Industries Blog ## [Hot Dipped Galvanized Vs. Galvanized Steel: The Difference Is …](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/hot-dipped-galvanized-vs-galvanized-steel) - August 23, 2019 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/hot-dipped-galvanized-vs-galvanized-steel#comments-listing) [![hot dipped galvanized vs. galvanized steel](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/hot%20dipped%20galvanized%20vs.%20galvanized%20steel.png)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/hot-dipped-galvanized-vs-galvanized-steel) Galvanized steel is a popular option for the cost-conscious engineer. The main thing that makes it attractive is that it includes zinc to improve durability and corrosion resistance. [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/hot-dipped-galvanized-vs-galvanized-steel) ## [Which Is Better: Stainless Steel or Aluminum Tubing?](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/aluminum-tubing-stainless-steel-tubing) - August 05, 2019 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/aluminum-tubing-stainless-steel-tubing#comments-listing) [![DSC_0095.jpg](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/DSC_0095.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/aluminum-tubing-stainless-steel-tubing) Both aluminum tubing and stainless steel tubing have their strengths and weaknesses. Why might you choose one type of tubing over the other?  [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/aluminum-tubing-stainless-steel-tubing) ## [Powder Coating: Pros, Cons, and Considerations](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/benefits-of-powder-coating-pros-cons) - July 01, 2019 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/benefits-of-powder-coating-pros-cons#comments-listing) [![galvanized vs powder coated cost](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/galvanized%20vs%20powder%20coated%20cost.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/benefits-of-powder-coating-pros-cons) [Powder coating](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/powder-coating/) is a modern, high-quality organic finish for metals and other materials. There are tons of benefits of powder coating over painting and other finishes. Check it out. [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/benefits-of-powder-coating-pros-cons) ## [How to Keep Your Powder Coated Tube Rustproof](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/how-to-keep-your-powder-coated-tube-rustproof) - June 27, 2019 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/how-to-keep-your-powder-coated-tube-rustproof#comments-listing) [![iStock-148659116](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/iStock-148659116.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/how-to-keep-your-powder-coated-tube-rustproof) [Powder coatings](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/powder-coating-services/) are in **high demand** due to their scratch resistance, extreme durability, color flexibility, and attractive finished appearance. They are environmentally friendly and even turn out to... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/how-to-keep-your-powder-coated-tube-rustproof) ## [Aluminum Grades Chart PDF -- Types of Aluminum](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/aluminum-grades-chart) - April 24, 2019 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/aluminum-grades-chart#comments-listing) [![A chart depicting differing grades of aluminum](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/aluminum%20grades%20chart.png)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/aluminum-grades-chart) When it comes to choosing the right grade of aluminum for a particular application, it’s best to play it by the numbers. That’s why this post contains a handy aluminum grades chart you can use to... 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[Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/residential-chain-link-fence-design) ## [4 Great Metal Grades for Stainless Steel Handles](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/stainless-steel-handles-grades) - March 05, 2019 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/stainless-steel-handles-grades#comments-listing) [![stainless steel handles](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/stainless%20steel%20handles.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/stainless-steel-handles-grades) With so many stainless steel options out there, it can be difficult for handle manufacturers to wrap their heads around which is best for the handle of a specific product. Fortunately, you are not... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/stainless-steel-handles-grades) ## [Do Knife Blade Manufacturers Always Need Premium Steels to Cut It?](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/knife-blade-manufacturers-premium-steels) - January 29, 2019 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/knife-blade-manufacturers-premium-steels#comments-listing) [![knife blade manufacturers](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/onion-3134020_640.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/knife-blade-manufacturers-premium-steels)  In its end-of-year review, [KnifeNews](https://knifenews.com/predictions-what-to-expect-in-the-knife-world-in-2019/) made some interesting predictions about what to expect in the knife world for 2019. 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