The Benefits of Stainless Steel for Your Metal Project Stainless steel has a world of advantages over the competition when it comes to choosing the right metal for your next project. From its strength to its attractively clean appearance, stainless steel is an affordable option that will promise years of high-quality performance. At its core, […]
The Benefits of Stainless Steel for Your Metal Project
Stainless steel has a world of advantages over the competition when it comes to choosing the right metal for your next project. From its strength to its attractively clean appearance, stainless steel is an affordable option that will promise years of high-quality performance.
At its core, stainless steel is a low carbon metal that earns its corrosion resistance from levels of chromium, which contributes to an invisible chromium oxide film that protects the surface. Chemically, the alloy is composed of several other metals, including iron, chromium, nickel, among others. In total, there are more than 60 grades of stainless steel.
Corrosion resistance
Stainless steel gets is corrosion resistant properties from chromium levels.
Durability
In addition to its corrosion resistant properties, stainless steel is also an all-around durable alloy that is resistant to both fire and heat and holds a positive strength-to-weight advantage over other metals.
Malleability
The malleability of stainless steel may be the alloy’s most significant advantage, making it an incredibly versatile option that will suit any project, regardless of your needs.
Long Lifespan
Stainless steel has an impressive lifespan considering total life cycle costs.
Clean and Recyclable
Cleanliness is crucial to the success of so many industries, such as medical and food/beverage, where health and safety depend on clean, sterile work surfaces. With electropolishing, stainless steel can be made even more resistant to harmful bacteria that may live on the surface of a metal part.
Polishing Stainless Steel with Control Electropolishing
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