The Different Applications of Stainless Steel Sheets

Stainless steel is extremely strong and resistance to any kind of corrosion. The cost of maintaining anything that includes it is very low. It is one of the most ideal material and used in a variety of applications. It is eco-friendly as it can be recycled and also has a very long life.

Stainless Steel Sheet Manufacturing

There are more than 150 grades when it comes to stainless steel but there are only 15 of them which can be used for regular and everyday application. It can be made in a variety of forms such as bars, coils, plates and tubing. However, the most popular type is the stainless steel sheets which has both domestic and industrial usage.

Construction and Automotive relies on stainless steel for most of the application. It is also used in the medical field, food, catering, energy, heavy industries and transportation. The stainless steel sheet is extremely versatile and is primarily chosen because of its longevity, formability and resistance to corrosion.

The Advantages of Stainless Steel Sheets

• Those applications that heavily rely on the strength and durability of the steel blend in perfectly with stainless steel sheets or hot rolled product.
• The welding is minimised due to the duplex of the steel and at the same time structural integrity is maximised.
• This reduces and also at times eliminates the need for any kind of addition structural support. This is cost-effective as the construction expense can be reduced.
• The automobile industry has found through several crash tests that these sheets provide immense strength and durability that is needed by the car.
• Car manufacturing companies opt for stainless steels in the manufacturing of most of their automobile. The aviation industry also uses this metal plate along with the transport industries.
• Trucks, railways, military vehicles and ships are provided with a very strong structural support.
• The pharmaceutical industry and petrochemical plants also favour stainless steel sheets due to resistance to corrosion and low maintenance property.

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The Disadvantages of Stainless Steel Sheets

• Like any other metal, stainless steel also has certain disadvantages. Most of the disadvantage revolves around the cost of the material.
• It is also very difficult to handle the properties of the metal without having the machines with the highest technology and appropriate technique.
• It is impossible to perfectly fabricate this metal without the presence of these two combinations.
• Inappropriate handling of the metal can result in waste which culminates to further re-work. The metal has a very fast heat dissipation which can cause difficult in the welding process.
• Wrong welding can result in a very high cost of scrap and ruined pieces. The cost required providing it with a good finish and final polishing is also very high.
• The high cost of the material is made up by its long-term benefits. It is the perfect material for creating attractive looking surfaces that is easily maintained.
• The material thickness can be reduced which is cost saving. The weight to strength advantages is praised all the time. If the right technology is used, the fabrication of the material will become extremely simple.
• Modern techniques of steel making allow ease in cutting, machining, fabricating, welding and forming of desired sheet plates.

The material provides a long-term service and requires less maintenance cost in comparison to other grades of metal. It is also called a hygienic metal as it is very easy to cleanse the surface. To conclude, there are both advantages and disadvantages of stainless steel sheets but the application will vary according to the user.