Four Common Commercial Uses For Stainless Steel

As we've mentioned in the past, stainless steel is a highly versatile material with properties that set it apart from other metals.

Check out our previous post titled “ Why Are Stainless Steel Sanitary Valves So Special?” to learn more about why this material is so pivotal to Chemseal’s success and the success of the industries we serve.

Keep reading to learn about all of the other industries, processes, and products that are only possible because of stainless steel!

CUTLERY

Open the silverware drawer in your kitchen and take a look at the knives, forks, and spoons that you use on a daily basis. Although, we call these tools “silverware” they’re actually made of stainless steel. The cutlery industry utilizes several different grades of stainless steel depending on the purpose of the end product. As Valve-World.net explains “410/420 can be hardened and tempered so that the knife blades will take a sharp edge, whereas the more ductile 18/8 stainless is easier to work and therefore more suitable for objects that have to undergo numerous shaping, buffing and grinding processes,” like spoons and spatulas.

CHEMICALS, PROCESSING, OIL & GAS

The chemicals, processing, and oil and gas industries are always in need of tanks, pipes, pumps and valves that are reliable and easy to keep clean. Stainless steel is one of the only materials that’s up to the challenge, able to retain its integrity even in the face of corrosive substances and a broad range of temperatures.

Cutlery and chemical, processing, and oil and gas are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to applications for stainless steel valves, clamps, tubing, and other accessories that we offer here at Chemseal.

Stay tuned for the continuation of this post, and in the meantime, place your order for high-quality stainless steel sanitary valves today!

Mar 30th 2017 Chemseal