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. (more…)
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 any type of stainless steel is considered food grade. This leaves the question: “What is the best food grade stainless steel to use?” Let’s break it down. (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 applications due to its extreme versatility.
Here, we’re going to cover the properties of 304L, its advantages, and the applications it’s commonly used for. (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 these types of stainless steel tubing. (more…)
[North Attleboro, Massachusetts – July 14, 2019]
The VP of Atlantic Stainless, Bill Gouveia, has recently written a ‘From the Editor’ piece for Metal Center News about the fundamentals of running a stainless steel service center. Having evolved as much as it has in the past few decades, it’s crucial to understand the foundation of the stainless steel industry – regardless of the quality of your materials, if you’re not able to efficiently process and deliver it to your consumers, you won’t last long. (more…)
