Stainless steel is an incredibly resilient metal that’s great for multiple uses, from corrosion and oxidation resistance to ease of cleaning and upkeep.
Stainless steel is often utilized in environments where hygiene is key, such as commercial kitchens. For instance, its use in cupboards and shelves as well as splashbacks on cooker hobs is commonplace.
Stainless-steel sheet and plate
Stainless steel is an extremely versatile material used in many applications. Due to its unique properties, stainless steel resists corrosion, wear, and oxidation – not to mention offering good weldability for quick forming processes. Sheet and plate products made with this metal come in various sizes and thicknesses manufactured using top-grade raw materials under expert direction – offering great resistance against pitting/crevice corrosion as well as providing exceptional low temperature performance.
Metals can typically be rolled hot or cold to reduce their thickness and standardize their dimensions, creating thinner products with standard dimensions. When the final metal product measures 1/4″ (6mm) or thicker it is considered plate while anything less is known as sheet metal. In hot rolling the metal is fed through rollers that reduce thickness to reach desired level while cold rolling reduces it further while staying below recrystallization temperature for optimal results – both methods producing high-quality metal products.
Mirror stainless steel sheets are popularly known for their reflective surface finish that clearly reflects light and images, making them an excellent choice for use in environments where cleanliness is of utmost importance. Furthermore, these stainless-steel sheets are easy to clean and boast long lifespans while being highly resilient against abrasions or impacts.
SS 316 Sheet is an austenitic chromium-nickel-molybdenum grade designed to resist various types of corrosion-causing media and chemicals, while remaining magnetic for superior welding characteristics and stress corrosion cracking resistance against chloride-containing media compared with other grades.
The 304L stainless steel grade is one of the most commonly used grades, being widely utilized across a wide variety of industries such as automobile, aerospace, chemical processing and food processing. Ductwork and plumbing installation often utilize this material, while it’s often chosen as kitchen appliance material due to its outstanding heat and strength properties. Furthermore, this grade offers great low temperature performance as it can even be welded at subzero temperatures!
Stainless-steel rod
Stainless-steel rod is an outstanding metal product, offering strength, durability and corrosion resistance. This material can be found across industries from construction and manufacturing to food processing and medical device production. These rods typically come in either 304 or 316 grade materials and come in various sizes designed to meet specific application needs.
Stainless steel is composed of several metals, most prominently Chromium which forms at least 10.5% of its alloy composition and makes it corrosion-resistant. Other elements in stainless steel may include Iron and various amounts of nickel, Molybdenum and Titanium; all melted together using an electric arc furnace then cast into various shapes using long cylindrical rods as casting molds.
Stainless-steel rods typically made from grades 304 and 316 are widely used, due to their excellent corrosion resistance in numerous environments ranging from fresh and salt water environments, acidic conditions, industrial applications and more. Furthermore, these materials can easily be machined or welded – making them suitable for numerous fabrication projects.
Some stainless-steel rods are heated and stressed annealed to enhance their strength and handling characteristics, while others are nitrided and cryogenically treated to improve corrosion-resistance in high-temperature environments. Such rods are commonly found in machinery parts, fasteners, and valves.
One type of stainless-steel rod made from high-strength 17-4 steel features high levels of titanium to increase hardness and heat resistance, making this alloy suitable for components requiring high tensile strength with good ductility, such as gate valves or chemical processing equipment.
Stainless steel round rod is an ideal material for many commercial and industrial uses, including suspending fixtures from ceilings or connecting ductwork and conduit. With its corrosion-resistant properties and cost-effective solution, it makes an ideal choice in harsh environments like factories. Available online or from Metal Supermarkets locations nationwide, stainless steel round rod can even be customized for an exact fit!
Stainless-steel pipe
Stainless steel pipe is an extremely hardwearing material used in an array of applications. Its corrosion-resistance makes it low maintenance, and its beautiful appearance and ease of cleaning make it a popular choice in abattoirs, kitchens, hospitals and other settings that prioritize cleanliness.
Stainless steel pipes come in an assortment of shapes, sizes and lengths; they can be welded, cold drawn or fabricated; supplied with various surface treatments (annealing, pickling or polishing); outside diameter range from 6.00mm-250 mm with thickness between 0.3 and 50mm for rectangular, squared round “U” shapes with or without coiling and requirement length with single random or double random ends.
Stainless steel’s combination of chromium and nickel provides corrosion resistance while its strength exceeds that of other metals. Furthermore, stainless steel pipes are less expensive than their metal counterparts while maintaining superior resistance to acids (especially reducing acids ) as well as to pitting attacks from chloride solutions.
Type 304 stainless steel pipe is one of the most commonly used grades. It’s used across industries – including milk and wine processing – as well as sinks, refrigerators, utensils and cooking appliances. Thanks to its corrosion-resistance it is also great for water supply systems and chemical architecture projects.
Grade 310 stainless steel pipe is another popularly utilized grade. This grade can withstand a wide variety of temperatures and environments, such as kilns, fluidized bed combustion systems and steam boilers. Due to its low carbon content and reduced embrittlement risk, grade 310 may even be suitable for mild carburizing environments; however it should not be quenched due to sensitization concerns.
Stainless steel is an easy metal to work with, forming, machining, welding and cutting can all be accomplished quickly and without effort. Furthermore, its increased temperature resistance provides a good combination of strength, workability and corrosion resistance.
Stainless-steel tubing
Stainless-steel tubing comes in various sizes and designs. Due to its special properties, such as strength, corrosion resistance, low maintenance costs and versatile applications – stainless-steel tubing has long been used by builders and manufacturers as a cost-effective material for many purposes. Popular uses for stainless steel tubing include strength applications in construction while its versatile nature also lends it well for transporting gases or fluids safely – however choosing the correct size/type/style tubing depends upon each application; factors to be taken into account include wall thickness/outside diameter/thickness/type/type/thickness/type/etc.
The cost of stainless steel tubing depends on its type and grade selection. Most stainless-steel tubes fall under grades 304 or 316. Both offer corrosion protection at elevated temperatures; 304 is stronger due to increased strength at elevated temperatures than its 316 counterpart. They’re cheaper than other metals as well – though initial investment costs might be higher; unlike their metal counterparts, however, stainless-steel tubes offer longer durability with reduced maintenance expenses than most alternatives.
Stainless steel offers many aesthetically pleasing finishes that give it an eye-catching appearance, such as its glossy chrome surface or matte surface polished to an RMS specification. These finishes can further be enhanced through passivation treatments to ensure long-term durability; furthermore, stainless-steel tubes can easily be welded.
Stainless-steel tubing boasts superior hygiene properties, making it the ideal material for restaurants and breweries that strive to produce top-quality products while remaining sanitary environments.
No matter if you operate a busy brewery or food manufacturing plant, ensuring hygienic operations is essential for success. Along with employee hygiene standards, valves and fixtures that don’t degrade under heat need to be reliable as well. That is why Ryerson offers one of the largest selections of stainless-steel products available in North America – shop our food-grade stainless steel tubing inventory today to find what fits best with your business!
