What is the Difference Between 304 and 316 Stainless Steel?

If your next project calls for stainless steel, it is essential to know the differences between 304/304L and 316/316L and why you may need one over the other.  There is a myriad of stainless steel alloys to choose from, but these two are the most widely used. Stainless Steel Stainless Steel is a widely used […]

What Is Galvanizing and When Is It Recommended?

Hot-dip Galvanizing ​Hot-dipped Galvanizing is an in-depth process whereby the steel is primed, removing excess mill scaling, dirt, and debris that accumulates on the metal including any rust particulates that have accumulated on the surface. This accumulation of particulates on the surface is known as the surface profile.  NACE International and the Society of Protective […]

Spirit Metals, Who We Are and Why We Do It!

​Welcome to Spirit Metals, Florida’s premier supplier for structural and specialty metals serving the entire state of Florida as well as markets nationwide.  We are a company committed to providing our customers with excellence in every area of our business. Spirit’s founding members share a vision of bringing their values and beliefs successfully to the […]