About Projectmaterials
What is Projectmaterials?
Projectmaterials is a technical knowledge base for piping engineers working in the Oil & Gas industry. We provide free, accurate, and detailed information about piping components, materials, and engineering standards.
Our Mission
To make piping engineering knowledge accessible to engineers worldwide. We believe that technical information should be free, accurate, and easy to find.
What We Offer
Technical Articles (900+)
In-depth guides on pipes, valves, flanges, fittings, gaskets, bolts, and structural steel. Each article references industry standards (ASME, API, ASTM, EN) and is written by experienced piping engineers.
Supplier Directory (2,000+ suppliers)
Searchable database of verified piping suppliers worldwide. Filter by product type, location, certification, and more.
Product Prices (30,000+ items)
Budget prices for pipes, fittings, flanges, valves, and bolts. Western and Asian mill/stock prices in EUR and USD.
Engineering Tools
- Unit converters (length, pressure, temperature, weight)
- Dimension charts (pipes, flanges, fittings, steel profiles)
- Material specification charts (ASTM grades)
- Printable PDF size charts
Content Categories
| Category | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Pipes | Seamless, welded, carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy, plastic pipes. ASME B36.10, B36.19 sizes. |
| Valves | Gate, globe, ball, check, butterfly, plug valves. API 600, 602, 608, 609 standards. |
| Flanges | Weld neck, slip-on, blind, socket weld, threaded, lap joint. ASME B16.5, B16.47, EN 1092-1. |
| Fittings | Butt weld (B16.9), forged (B16.11), branch fittings (MSS SP-97). |
| Gaskets & Bolts | Spiral wound, RTJ, sheet gaskets. Stud bolts A193 B7, A320 L7. |
| Steel | HEA, HEB, IPE beams, channels, hollow sections, plates. |
| O&G Equipment | OCTG, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, BOPs. |
| EPC Topics | P&ID symbols, procurement, testing, mill test certificates. |
Our Team
Content is created and reviewed by experienced piping engineers:
- Peter Smith - Senior Piping Engineer (20+ years experience)
- Fabrizio Sutera - Piping Engineer, Technical Editor
- Matteo Pusterla - Piping Materials Specialist
- Alessandro Brunelli - Valve Specialist
- Dennis J Whistance - Senior Piping Engineer
Standards We Reference
Our content references international industry standards:
ASME Standards: B16.5, B16.9, B16.10, B16.11, B16.25, B16.34, B16.36, B16.47, B31.3, B36.10, B36.19
API Standards: 5L, 5CT, 6A, 6D, 594, 598, 600, 602, 607, 608, 609, 610
ASTM Standards: A53, A105, A106, A182, A193, A194, A216, A234, A312, A333, A335, A350, A351, A403, A420
European Standards: EN 1092-1, EN 10204, EN 10220, EN ISO 1127
Company Information
| Company Name | Projectmaterials |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Lugano, Switzerland |
| Industry | Oil & Gas / Engineering Knowledge |
| Service Area | Worldwide |
| Languages | English |
Contact
- Website: projectmaterials.com
- Wiki: blog.projectmaterials.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/projectmaterials
- Contact Form: projectmaterials.com/contact
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