Product Information
Types of Stainless Steel we offer:
Stainless Steel Type 430 (T-430) is one of the most widely used of the "non-hardenable" ferritic stainless steels. It combines good corrosion resistance and heat and oxidation resistance up to 1500°F (816°C) with good mechanical properties. Typical consumer product applications include automotive trim and molding, furnace combustion chambers, dishwashers, range hoods, gas burners on heating units, gutters and downspouts, steam iron bases and flatware. Industrial and commercial applications range from interior architectural applications to nitric acid plant equipment, oil refinery equipment, roofing and siding and restaurant equipment.
Stainless Steel Type 304 (T-304) is a variation of the basic 18-8 grade, Type 302, with a higher chromium and lower carbon content. Lower carbon minimizes chromium carbide precipitation due to welding and its susceptibility to intergranular corrosion. In many instances, it can be used in the "as-welded" condition, while Type 302 must be annealed in order to retain adequate corrosion resistance. Typical uses include architectural moldings and trim, kitchen equipment, welded components of chemical, textile, paper, pharmaceutical and chemical industry processing equipment.
Stainless Steel Type 316 (T-316) is an austenitic chromium nickel stainless steel containing molybdenum. This addition increases general corrosion resistance, improves resistance to pitting from chloride ion solutions, and provides increased strength at elevated temperatures. Properties are similar to those of Type 304 except that this alloy is somewhat stronger at elevated temperatures. Corrosion resistance is improved, particularly against sulfuric, hydrochloric, acetic, formic and tartaric acids; acid sulfates and alkaline chlorides. Typical uses include exhaust manifolds, furnace parts, heat exchangers, jet engine parts, pharmaceutical and photographic equipment, valve and pump trim, chemical equipment, digesters, tanks, evaporators, pulp, paper and textile processing equipment, parts exposed to marine atmospheres and tubing.
Available Finishes:
| No. 4 - is typical 150-180 grit (brushed) finish that is widely used for restaurant, kitchen, and food processing equipment.
No. 2B - produced by cold rolling to a specified thickness, then annealed and descaled, then the sheet receives a final light temper pass on polished rolls. This is the general-purpose cold-rolled finish that can be used as is, or as a preliminary step to polishing. This is done to produce a more reflective finish, similar to a cloudy mirror and is generally used in deep drawing applications.
Bright Annealed - bright annealing prevents the formation of undesirable scale that occurs on the surface of steel during the annealing process. During typical annealing, the heated steel combines with oxygen in the air to form a layer of oxide on the steel's surface. In bright annealing, the steel is heated in a furnace filled with hydrogen or nitrogen gases, which prevents oxide scale formation.
No. 8 - is a true mirror finish. No residual polishing lines should be found on the surface of the stainless. It is created using fine abrasives to polish and then buffing extensively with fine buffing rouges. |
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