Why you should use stainless steel in your next project
Corrosion Resistance:
The many grades of stainless steel allow designers to specify the alloy that will fit thier particular needs. All grades of stainless steel resist corrosion in most acids, alkaline solutions and chlorine bearing environments. The allows the designer to use stainless steel in many harsh environments where other matierial would not be suitable.
Fire and Heat Resistance:
Special high chromium and nickl-alloyed grades resist scaling and retain strength at high temperatures.
Hygiene and Ease of Cleaning:
The easy cleaning ability of stainless makes it the first choice for strict hygiene conditions, such as hospitals, kitchens, abattoris and other food processing plants. Exterior maintenance is easy with just a power washer instead of having to paint periodically to maintain its color.
Aesthetic Appearance:
With a wide variety of different surface finishes to choose from, the desinger has numerous design possibilities to choose from. The bright, easily maintained surface of stainless steel provides a modern and attractive appearance.
Ease of Fabrication:
Modern steel-making techniques mean that stainless can be cut, welded, formed, machined, and fabricated as readily as traditional steels.
Long Term Value:
When the total life cycle costs are considred, stainless steel is often the least expensive material option.
| Stainless Steel | |
| Sea salt partilce resistence (pitting) | Fair |
| Ultraviolet ray resistance | Excellent |
| Acid rain resistance (pitting) | Fair |
| Acid rain atmospheric resistance | Fair |
| Contact corrosion resistance |
Poor |
| Corrosion fluidity resistance |
Good |
| Thermal resistance |
Excellent |
| Erosion resistance |
Excellent |
| Life cycle costs |
Excellent |