Stainless steel is used for applications across a variety of industries, and there are several grades to choose from. Having so many grades of stainless steel available can be overwhelming, and makes selecting the appropriate one for your application challenging. There are several factors to take into consideration when making that choice, so we’ve put… Read more »
Stainless steel is a property notorious for its corrosion resistance and remarkable ability to resist stains. That said, stainless steel is broken down into different grades, each with slightly varying characteristics based on the chemical makeup. Below, we review the differences between grades 303 vs 304 stainless steel.
The food industry has very strict requirements that manufacturers need to follow to maintain complete compliance with the FDA and avoid contamination. Stainless steel is the obvious answer for any equipment or products that are to be used in the processing of food or beverages, but what some might not realize is that not just… Read more »
We work with a variety of stainless steel grades, with one of our most popular being 304L. Type 304L stainless steel is a low-carbon version of the 304 steel alloy (this is where the “L” comes from!) – it has somewhat lower mechanical properties than the standard 304 type, but it’s widely used for specific… Read more »
Stainless steel tubes are often used in applications that need the advantages of stainless steel material – low maintenance, corrosion-resistance, and versatility. Tubing can serve many purposes across a variety of industries, with two major types of stainless steel tube: welded and seamless. Here, Atlantic Stainless covers the production process and the main differences between… Read more »
