STAINLESS STEEL

In the rough and rugged environment that equipment operates in, in the maritime industry, it is imperative to have the availability of material that does not easily stain, rust or corrode in water, and is highly resistant to oxidation. Stainless steel possesses these traits due to the presence of a layer of chromium which reacts to oxygen to form an air and water impervious layer. However stainless… More

In the rough and rugged environment that equipment operates in, in the maritime industry, it is imperative to have the availability of material that does not easily stain, rust or corrode in water, and is highly resistant to oxidation. Stainless steel possesses these traits due to the presence of a layer of chromium which reacts to oxygen to form an air and water impervious layer. However stainless steel is not completely stain-proof in environments such as high-salinity or reduced air-circulation. There are various forms of stainless steel available for various uses, such as nickel for reduced brittleness at low temperatures and non-magnetic properties; and carbon for increased strength and hardness. With its low-maintenance and high resistance to staining and corrosion, it is ideal for applications from industrial equipment to cookware and cutlery. Stainless steel is inert enough to be sterilised and steam cleaned and requires no painting nor other finishes. Less