Industrial Stainless Steel is an ideal material for many applications due to its many properties. It is naturally fire-resistant, which makes it perfect for heating, cooling, ventilation, cooking equipment, electrical wiring boxes, ductwork, high-temperature processing procedures, and testing containers and machinery. It can withstand corrosive environments, so it is the material of choice for outdoor structural components, fencing, sheds, guardrails, and posts for coastal areas and cold climates, and coating and protection for cables and wires. It is available in several different grades, so it is versatile and can be used for primary or secondary needs.
The durability of the metal also makes it great for machinery parts, computer components, tools, small moving parts, and fasteners or gaskets. Stainless steel also polishes to an aesthetically pleasing shine. It is often used in design elements, such as visible ceiling beams and supports, facades, entrances, modern buildings, museum interiors, monuments, sculptures, and bus or taxi stands and shelters. Different finishes and colors can be added to make it stand out among ordinary buildings, fixtures, or decorative elements. Raw materials are available in sheets, tubes, bars, coils, plates, and blanks, so finding what is needed is easy, especially from larger distributors. Other metals such as carbon steel, aluminum, alloys, and exotic metals are also typically available as well.
The Industrial Stainless Steel can be used as whole sheets, but often needs to be cut to common lengths to be useful to certain businesses or companies. Some distributors will cut to order for specific lengths and thicknesses, and some have extensive processing capabilities. Shearing, slitting, leveling, edge conditioning, polishing, and custom fabrication are available at one of the largest distributors and processors in the country. Fabrication is available for many industries, small businesses and companies, and individuals as well. A designer who wants custom decorative gates or rails for fencing, for example, can place an order for one piece, or a few pieces. A processing plant that needs modifications for a bagging machine can also place an order that will suit the needs. Customers can go for details on raw materials, different metals available, and processing capabilities.