Strobel Fabrication

07/23/2026

07/23/2026

Another year of Strobel Welding Camps is in the books - and thanks to all who attended, taught and supported these young adults.

07/14/2026

Thanks to The Leadership Center and D4LC: Disciplines 4 Leadership Communities and also to Jeremy Uhrich and the team! Five great weeks with nearly 💯 students learning more about the craft and honing their skills!

07/11/2026

Listen to this clip - thanks for covering the Strobel Welding Camps News Channel Nebraska!!

07/11/2026

Good info for anyone in industrial fabrication. Thanks for the post Welding Fabrication World

The Silent Enemy of Your Assets

Corrosion rarely announces its presence, it develops quietly, weakening equipment from within until failure occurs. Understanding its different forms is the first step toward effective inspection, prevention, and asset integrity management.

Here are some of the most common types of corrosion and their impact on industrial assets:
🔹 Uniform Corrosion – Gradually attacks the entire exposed surface, causing an even loss of material over time.
🔹 Pitting Corrosion – Produces small but deep pits that can pe*****te the material and lead to unexpected leaks or failures.
🔹 Galvanic Corrosion – Occurs when two dissimilar metals are electrically connected in the presence of an electrolyte, causing the more active metal to corrode faster.
🔹 Erosion-Corrosion: Results from the combined action of corrosion and high-velocity or turbulent fluid flow, accelerating material loss.
🔹 Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC): Forms cracks due to the combined effects of tensile stress and a corrosive environment, often leading to sudden failures.
🔹 Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC): Caused by microorganisms that alter the local chemical environment and significantly accelerate corrosion.
🔹 Intergranular Corrosion: Progresses along the grain boundaries of an alloy, reducing its strength while leaving the surface relatively unaffected.
🔹 Under-Deposit Corrosion (UDC): Develops beneath deposits such as scale, sludge, or debris, where stagnant conditions create localized corrosion cells.
🔹 Filiform Corrosion: Spreads beneath protective coatings in fine thread-like patterns, making it difficult to detect until significant damage has occurred.

Every corrosion mechanism requires a different inspection strategy and mitigation approach. Identifying the correct damage mechanism early can significantly improve equipment reliability, extend service life, and reduce the risk of unplanned shutdowns.

Which corrosion mechanism is the greatest challenge in your facility or industry? Share your experience in the comments.

07/07/2026

The kids were fully engaged today at the fab shop.

07/04/2026

Happy 250th America!!

07/01/2026

Helmets ⛑️ up! Week two, year two of Strobel Welding Camps.

06/26/2026

WE'RE HIRING!

If you like building things, working with your hands, and being part of a team that gets the job done, we'd like to talk.

Now Hiring:
• Welders
• Coatings Applicators
• Inventory Control / Material Handlers
• Administrative Support

Why Strobel Fabrication?
✅ $1,500 Hiring Bonus
✅ 4-Day Work Week
✅ Competitive Pay & Benefits

If you take pride in your work, show up ready to get the job done, and want to be part of a team that builds quality products, we'd like to hear from you.

📍 Apply today at STROBELJOBS.COM
📞 Or call (308) 946-7110

Value Driven. Purpose-Built.

06/23/2026

Piping, canisters, transloaders, skids, pipe racks … all kinds of fabrication happening today in the shop! And WE’RE HIRING!
If you like to build cool stuff start at www.strobeljobs.com or call and chat with Jeremy Uhrich our Plant Manager about your future. 308-946-7110