Understanding the uses of stainless steel sheets
Stainless steel sheet is a product that is used very frequently in different industries and for different applications.
Manufactured in different thicknesses and widths, stainless steel sheets can be cut and welded to meet all your needs.
In the following Tisco article, we will share more information about the manufacture and three main uses of stainless steel sheet.
Fabrication
As different quantities of stainless steel can withstand high temperatures, they are compressed layer by layer. The entire assembly is then forged into a single piece to the correct final size. As the stainless steel sheet cools, it hardens and becomes a really strong and useful component.
Uses for which stainless steel sheet is manufactured
How strong the end product will be will depend on the material used to manufacture the entire stainless steel sheet.
As you know, there are different types of stainless steel family: depending on the type of stainless steel sheet you intend to buy, you will be able to use it; for example, for construction, for creating objects for everyday use, etc.
It is important to use the correct type of stainless steel sheet; it is not wise to use a sheet that is not of a grade suitable for shipbuilding. If you will be using the plate for marine applications, it must have sufficient content of other substances to resist rusting and corrosion.
Corrosion resistance, tensile strength and abrasion resistance are the characteristics of a good quality stainless steel sheet.
Main applications of stainless steel sheets
Buildings
Due to its strength, flexibility and corrosion resistance, stainless steel is now commonly used in modern construction. Stainless steel sheets are widely used in building and construction to create structural reinforcement.
For example, they are often used to fix beams: stainless steel plates are attached to concrete bases with footing bolts. The beams are welded or bolted to the plates to create a rigid base on which to build. In this way, the weight of the building is spread across the entire width of the slab.
Most stainless steel panels can be drilled and formed to suit the building requirements.
Stainless steel is easy to weld, has an attractive finish and requires very little maintenance. Because of this, it has a prominent place in modern, high-profile buildings.
Steel fabricators are able to use the right combination of materials to create stainless steel sheets suitable for bridge or skyscraper construction. Each use and application is specific.
In addition, climate and temperature play an important role in the composition of this material.
Food industry
Uses of stainless steel sheets in the food industry
Stainless steel sheet is ideal for the production and storage of food products as it does not affect the taste of the food. Its resistance to corrosion is also an important factor when it comes into contact with acidic foodstuffs.
As stainless steel is easy to clean, these plates help to keep bacteria at bay, which in turn maintains the integrity of any aseptic environment.
You may be interested in: “Cleaning tips for caring for your stainless steel grill”.
Medicine
Using stainless steel plates for medicine
By their very nature, equipment designed for medical use must meet extremely stringent design and manufacturing standards.
With such a wide range of applications, medical equipment comes in all shapes and sizes to perform a variety of different tasks, so scientists and engineers use a variety of materials to help meet the most stringent design specifications.
Stainless steel is one of the most widely used materials in the manufacture of medical devices, particularly 304 stainless steel.
The assurance that medical equipment will not chemically react with body tissues, the cleaning agents used for sterilisation and the severe and repetitive wear and tear suffered by many medical devices means that 304 stainless steel sheet is the perfect material for hospitals, operating theatres, caregiver applications and more.
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