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Kerim Karacalar
Trade Director · KAF Industries
Kerim Karacalar is Trade Director at KAF Industries, the Istanbul based industrial trading and sourcing company. He works across the group's cryogenic equipment, industrial gas, steel and sourcing activities, which is where the material on this site comes from.
The articles published here are written from that commercial vantage point rather than from a marketing brief. They deal with the questions buyers actually raise during an enquiry: which certificate a design code requires, when a used tank is the better purchase, at what point cylinder supply stops being economical, and how to verify a supplier before money moves.
Areas covered
- Cryogenic storage and vaporisation equipment
- Industrial and specialty gas supply
- Stainless and carbon steel, dished ends
- Material certification (EN 10204)
- International sourcing and supplier verification
- Incoterms and trade documentation
Articles (17)
- Used Cryogenic Storage Tank Buying Checklist: 10 Key PointsBuying a used cryogenic storage tank? Check vacuum condition, pressure rating, evaporation rate and 7 more points before you commit to a purchase.
- Cryogenic Tank Rental or Purchase: Making the Right ChoiceCryogenic tank rental or buying? Compare project length, cash flow, maintenance and balance sheet impact to pick the right model for your gas supply.
- Cryogenic Tank Vacuum Loss: Signs, Risks and Repair OptionsFrost on the shell, rising boil-off and pressure creep signal cryogenic tank vacuum loss. Learn the diagnosis steps and how vacuum re-insulation works.
- Liquid Oxygen Storage Tank Price: 7 Factors That Decide ItWhat drives a liquid oxygen storage tank price? Capacity, pressure rating, new vs used, materials, boil-off, accessories and logistics explained.
- Cylinders to Bulk Conversion: When a Bulk Gas Tank Pays OffCylinders to bulk conversion cuts gas cost, handling labor and safety risk. Learn the consumption threshold, tank sizing and how to start with rental.
- Food Grade CO2 Explained: What Buyers Should Verify FirstWhat makes CO2 food grade? Purity specs, certificates of analysis and traceability separate a real food grade CO2 supplier from an industrial one.
- CO2 Shortage Planning: A Supply Guide for Beverage MakersCO2 shortages hit beverage producers hardest. Learn why they happen and build a supply plan with second sources, contracts and early seasonal planning.
- Second Gas Supplier: Reducing Single-Source RiskRelying on one industrial gas supplier exposes you to outages, price pressure and quality drift. Build a second source with this qualification roadmap.
- Wide Stainless Plate: The Case for Mill DirectWide stainless steel plate cuts weld seams and material waste. See how mill direct ordering through DKC Stainless Turkey representation changes sourcing.
- Elliptical vs Torispherical Heads: How to Choose CorrectlyElliptical head or torispherical head for your vessel? Compare geometry, pressure capacity, material use and typical applications in this guide.
- EN 10204 3.1 Certificate: What It GuaranteesThe EN 10204 3.1 certificate proves your steel was tested against the order specification. Learn the 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 3.2 differences and fraud checks.
- Stainless Grade Selection: 304, 316L or Duplex for Vessels?Choosing between 304L, 316L and duplex stainless for pressure vessels? Compare corrosion resistance, temperature limits, weldability and cost.
- Cryogenic Perlite Insulation: A Practical Buyer's GuideCryogenic perlite insulation keeps liquid gas tanks efficient. Learn how expanded perlite works, key quality criteria and how tank filling is done.
- Calcium Carbide Supply: Quality, Packaging and LogisticsChoosing a calcium carbide supplier? Gas yield, grain size, sealed packaging and ADR logistics decide real value more than calcium carbide price per ton.
- Sourcing Agent Turkey: How to Choose a Reliable PartnerLooking for a sourcing agent in Turkey? Learn why Turkey works for industrial buyers and the criteria that identify a trustworthy procurement partner.
- Turkey Market Entry Roadmap for Foreign Industrial FirmsA practical Turkey market entry roadmap: market analysis, distributor vs direct sales, candidate shortlists, first meetings and commercial ground rules.
- How to Select Your First Export Market: A Practical GuideFirst export market selection decides your export success. Weigh demand signals, competition, logistics proximity and payment risk with this framework.
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