WHAT IS STAINLESS STEEL USED FOR? | Fabrinox

Stainless Steel sheet is one of the most versatile metals available. It is durable, has high tensile strength, is affordable, and is comparatively easy to work with. It is a steel alloy containing at least 10.6% chromium, which gives the stainless steel its anti-corrosion and anti-staining properties.

The stainless-steel sheet is only ¼ inch thick. If it gets thicker than that, it's called a "plate." Stainless steel sheet comes in many variations, each with different advantages and disadvantages.

Ferritic, duplex, 200 Series Austenitic, and 300 Series Austenitic are a few types of stainless steel sheets. Stainless steel can be used in products, from electronic to high-range industrial applications. Working with this metal is relatively easy, but it depends on why you use it. It can be cut, bent, or welded, but each requires different precautions and heating temperatures, and the sheet is thin.


USES OF STAINLESS STEEL SHEET: -

  • PVD Colour Stainless steel sheets can get molded into various shapes and sizes for making cookers, sinks, pots, and many other cookware items.
  • It is used in making license plates for vehicles.
  • It is used to make food storage containers as it is corrosion resistant, so it is unaffected by acidic food, and steel does not affect the flavor of the food.
  • Stainless steel sheet is used in the construction, aerospace, and architecture industries.
  • It is used in making surgical tools and medical equipment.
  • It is also used in making the body panel of cars, bikes, and other vehicles.
  • It is used to make electronic gadgets like phones, laptops, and TVs.
  • It is also used in science laboratories and nuclear power plants.
  • It is used in the construction of bridges, light bulbs, etc.

Stainless steel is chosen for various reasons: it is machinable, customizable, and comparatively more affordable than sheets of other metals. Especially in India, stainless steel production is rapidly increasing cause of its numerous uses.

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