Steel has numerous benefits over other metals. Being used in several industries & day-to-day lifestyle, Steel has come a long way because of its advantages. Some of them are:
Resistance from Corrosion
Alloys having lower grades resist corrosion in saturated water environments whereas alloys having higher grades can resist corrosion in most of the acids, alkaline solvents and environments having chlorine.
Resistance from Fire & Heat
Some Nickel-Alloyed and high chromium grades are resistant from scaling and also retain strength at high temperatures.
Hygienic Lineament
Hospitals, laboratories, kitchens & other food processing plants where strict hygiene is maintained, prefer stainless steel because of its easy cleaning ability.
Aesthetic Value
Stainless Steel having a bright and conveniently maintained surface gives a modern and attractive finish to the product.
Strength Value
Austenitic steel has the property of hardening that results in the strengthening of the material. This allows reduction of material thickness over usual grades and hence helps in cost-deduction.
Fabrication Ease
With advanced techniques of steel making it is easier to cut, weld, form, machine or fabricate steel.
Resistance from Impact
The Austenitic micro-structure of the 300 series is such, that provides high toughness from advanced temperatures. This eventuates in making the steel to suit freezing applications.
Value for Long-Run
When we consider the costs of total life cycle of products, stainless steel is usually the least expensive material available for the same. |