Stainless Steel Benefits
The bright, easily maintained surface of stainless steel provides a modern
and attractive appearance.
Corrosion Resistance
Lower alloyed grades resist corrosion in atmospheric and pure water environments,
while high-alloyed grades can resist corrosion in most acids, alkaline
solutions, and chlorine bearing environments, properties which are utilized
in process plants.
Modern steel-making techniques mean that stainless can be cut, welded,
formed, machined, and fabricated as readily as traditional steels.
Special high chromium and nickel-alloyed grades resist scaling and retain
strength at high temperatures.
The easy cleaning ability of stainless makes it the first choice for
strict hygiene conditions, such as hospitals, kitchens, abattoirs and
other food processing plants.
The austenitic microstructure of the 300 series provides high toughness,
from elevated temperatures to far below freezing, making these steels
particularly suited to cryogenic applications.
When the total life cycle costs are considered, stainless is often the
least expensive material option.
The work-hardening property of austenitic grades, that results in a significant
strengthening of the material from cold-working alone, and the high strength
duplex grades, allow reduced material thickness over conventional grades,
therefore cost savings.
