Key Features of Stainless Steel
One of the standout qualities of stainless steel is its weldability. This characteristic is particularly important for certain applications like stainless steel sculptures or specialized industrial components. However, not all products demand this feature; for instance, basic tableware often doesn’t need to be welded. Yet, many everyday items do rely on stainless steel’s weldable nature, including premium tableware, thermoses, steel pipes, water heaters, and even water purification systems.
Another crucial aspect is corrosion resistance. Most stainless steel products are expected to resist rust and degradation over time. This applies to both high-end tableware and kitchen appliances like water heaters and dispensers. In some cases, overseas buyers subject these products to rigorous testing methods, such as immersing them in boiling saltwater solutions. Afterward, they rinse, dry, and measure any weight loss to assess how well the material has resisted corrosion. It's worth noting that during polishing processes, abrasives can sometimes leave iron residues that might cause surface rust spots, which could skew the results.
Polishing performance is another critical factor when evaluating stainless steel. Several elements influence this capability. Firstly, surface imperfections—like scratches or pitting—can hinder the polishing process. Secondly, the raw material itself plays a role; overly soft materials tend to be difficult to polish smoothly (affecting what’s known as "BQ," or bright quality). Conversely, extremely hard materials may develop an undesirable orange peel texture upon deep drawing, impacting their BQ properties. Ideally, materials with moderate hardness yield the best results. Additionally, for deeply drawn parts, areas under significant deformation might show small black marks or ridges, further compromising their BQ appearance.
Stainless steel also excels in terms of heat resistance, meaning it retains its superior physical and mechanical attributes even at elevated temperatures. Carbon content significantly impacts this trait. In austenitic stainless steels, carbon serves as a strong austenite-forming element, expanding its range. Compared to nickel, carbon's ability to create austenite is roughly thirty times greater. By forming solid solutions within the alloy, carbon enhances the steel’s strength considerably. Furthermore, carbon improves stress corrosion resistance in environments containing highly concentrated chlorides—for example, in 42% magnesium chloride boiling solutions.
These attributes make stainless steel invaluable across numerous industries, from construction and automotive manufacturing to household goods production. Whether ensuring durability against environmental factors or maintaining functionality under extreme conditions, stainless steel continues to prove itself as a versatile and reliable material choice. As technology advances and new alloys emerge, we can expect stainless steel to remain at the forefront of modern engineering solutions, adapting to meet ever-evolving demands while preserving its core strengths.
Jiangsu Libang Electromechanical Equipment Co., Ltd. was founded in 2018 and its headquartered is located in the historic city of Xuzhou, known as the "Capital of China's Construction Machinery". It is only 18km far away from Xuzhou Guanying International Airport,and 590km from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
Libang is a comprehensive production enterprise engaged in the design ,manufacturing, research and sales of refrigeration units, industrial chillers, ice machines, and intelligent control systems. In order to meet users` needs better , three offices have been established in domestic China.
Our main products include box type integrated units, piston and piston parallel units, screw units, chillers, sheet ice machines, block ice machines, tube ice machines, drying, freeze-drying units, PLC programmable control systems. In order to serve customers in various industries better, Libon's technical team has developed refrigeration units for different industries,such as explosion-proof units for oil and gas recollection, explosion-proof units for chemical enterprises ,anti-corrosion units for transporting frozen seafood products, ultra-low temperature units for -60 ℃ to 120 ℃, and automatic control systems based on different customer needs.
Since its establishment, we have been committed to the research and development of refrigeration equipment and intelligent control in the refrigeration industry. After years' development,now we have strong technical research and development capabilities and have accumulated rich practical experience. We have built firm and stable cooperative relationships with domestic and foreign engineering companies, traders, and well-known technology research institutes. Our products are not only best-sellings in China, but also exported to more than 30 countries and regions overseas. With excellent technical and process, and nice after-sales service, we have been widely recognized and respected by domestic and foreign customers.
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