What Are the Disadvantages of Stainless Steel?
In my 15 years of manufacturing stainless steel, I’ve seen projects fail because teams overlooked crucial limitations of this material. Last month, a client lost $500,000 due to unexpected galvanic corrosion in their coastal installation1. While stainless steel offers numerous benefits, it comes with significant disadvantages including higher initial costs, machining challenges, weight considerations, specific […]
What Is Polished Stainless Steel Pipe?
Having spent years in stainless steel manufacturing, I’ve witnessed how polished pipes transform from raw material to gleaming masterpieces of engineering precision. Polished stainless steel pipe is a specialized product that undergoes mechanical or electrochemical surface treatment1 to achieve specific finish levels, ranging from brushed to mirror-like surfaces. The polishing process enhances both aesthetic appeal […]
What Is 201 Stainless Steel Sheet?
As a stainless steel manufacturer with over 20 years of experience, I’ve witnessed countless clients struggling to find cost-effective alternatives to traditional 300-series stainless steel. Their pain points often revolve around budget constraints while maintaining quality standards. 201 stainless steel sheet1 is an austenitic chromium-nickel-manganese steel grade that offers a cost-effective alternative to 304, featuring […]
What Are Martensitic Stainless Steel Coils?
In my 15 years of supplying stainless steel, I’ve seen countless manufacturers struggle with material selection. Martensitic stainless steel coils offer unique advantages, but many aren’t utilizing their full potential. Martensitic stainless steel coils are specialized steel products containing 11.5-18% chromium and 0.1-1.2% carbon, characterized by their exceptional hardness and strength after heat treatment, making […]