7 Benefits of Stainless Steel

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As specialists in fabrication, architectural rigging, cable manufacturing and more we&#;ve worked with a wide range of materials in residential, commercial and industrial projects. One of our most commonly used materials across all these contexts is stainless steel. Its many unique properties combined, make it an ideal solution for many applications and we thought we&#;d explore all the different benefits of stainless steel to prove just how useful it really is.

Properties of Stainless Steel

To fully understand the benefits of stainless steel as a material used across a wide range of industries, it&#;s important to understand more about the properties of stainless steel that make it such an ideal material for use in fabrication, rigging, and cable manufacturing as well as commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Here are seven properties of stainless steel that bring so many benefits:

1. Corrosion Resistance
One of the best and most well-known characteristics of stainless steel is that it is extremely corrosion resistant. When it was first created by Harry Brearley in it was spoken of as the world&#;s first &#;rustless steel&#;. The addition of chromium content was the key component that gave stainless steel this quality and was seen as the major breakthrough in its development. Stainless steel has evolved a great deal since then with many different types/grades available. We typically use 316-grade stainless steel which also contains 3% molybdenum. This further strengthens its resistance to corrosion against industrial acids, alkaline solutions and makes it particularly resilient in high saline environments (i.e. those by the sea). This founding characteristic has made it highly applicable all over the world.

2. Fire and heat resistance
The resilience of stainless steel as a material is a common theme throughout this blog and its resistance to fire and heat is an integral part of that. Stainless steel has this attribute because of its oxidation resistance, even at high temperatures. This enables it to retain its strength under harsh and extreme temperature conditions very effectively. Chromium again plays an important role in this respect and makes stainless steel a great choice with fire resistance and fire prevention in mind. It&#;s a material that outperforms the likes of galvanised steel and aluminium in this regard.

3. Hygiene
A benefit of stainless steel that might not immediately come to mind, but is particularly true and important, relates to hygiene. Stainless steel is an extremely hygienic material due to the fact that it is extremely easy to clean and sanitise. Its smooth, sheen-like and non-porous surface means that the likes of dirt, grime and bacteria struggle to establish themselves on its exterior. When they do, they can very easily be wiped away. The ease of this cleaning and maintenance makes stainless steel an excellent choice in environments where strong hygiene is vital. This is why professional kitchens are made almost exclusively of stainless steel and why you&#;ll see it relied on heavily in hospitals, laboratories, factories etc.

4. Impact resistance and strength
Stainless steel is an extremely tough and highly durable material with high impact resistance. Part of the reason for this is that stainless steel has low susceptibility to brittleness at high and low temperatures. Not only does this mean that the material will retain its shape, but it means at its melting point it can be more easily welded, cut, fabricated etc as we do in the manufacture of balustrades for example. Interestingly, it&#;s also a material that&#;s commonly used in cryogenic applications given its strength in cold working conditions showing again just how strong a material it is.

5. Aesthetic appearance
Another reason why many turn to stainless steel is somewhat superficial but not less valid and that&#;s to do with its aesthetic appearance. Ever since its creation, stainless steel has been seen as an elegant, attractive and modern material. Many see it as a material that has a brightness that resonates with a sense of purity. It is also a material that has stood the test of time and if anything, has become more and more popular as a functional and ornamental choice in residences and commercial properties around the world. It is also a material that complements and works well with most other materials, styles and colours.

6. Sustainability
Another benefit that doesn&#;t get a lot of attention when it comes to stainless steel but one that is very important as a global issue is the fact that it&#;s a highly sustainable choice. Stainless steel is typically created from about 70% scrap metal meaning its foundations come from that which isn&#;t being used. Furthermore, it&#;s 100% recyclable in its original form which means it can be repurposed should it cease to serve its original function. It won&#;t leach toxic chemicals like some other materials during the recycling process and doing so, reduces the need for mining the rarer elements that play an important role in the creation of stainless steel.

7. Long term value
When you consider the longevity of stainless steel as well as all the other factors mentioned above, the total life cycle cost of the material stacks up well. Its increasing prevalence in our society has increased competition from suppliers meaning pricing has been as competitive as it&#;s ever been. This, coupled with the fact that the maintenance cost for stainless steel is extremely low, means you&#;ll get great returns when choosing it as your material of choice. Given we&#;ve also just mentioned that it&#;s 100% recyclable means that it is really hard to lose out on stainless steel as a solution.
Some great benefits of stainless steel

Disadvantages of Stainless Steel

The great news about stainless steel is that it has very few disadvantages. One potential downside can be that it is difficult to manufacture stainless steel and this can sometimes lead to higher costs. As we have discussed above, however, the long term value of stainless steel means that any initial outlay pays for itself over time.

Another potential disadvantage is the fact that Stainless steel can also show up dirt and grease in certain environments. When you think about kitchen surfaces or appliances, even the smallest smudge or fingerprint will show up on the surface and whilst they are easy to wipe clean, it can be a battle to keep them clean, especially with a big family.

Overall, however, the advantages of stainless steel far outweigh the disadvantages making it the ideal material for a huge range of applications.

As you can see, there are some great benefits of stainless steel that shouldn&#;t be overlooked or dismissed. We hope you&#;ve enjoyed this blog and would be happy to discuss the needs and requirements for your next project and how stainless steel might work as a solid solution for you!

The stainless steel bellow is installed as a flexible pressure-resistant pipe in a liquid (gas) conveying system to compensate for the connection of pipes or machines and equipment. So what are the advantages of this stainless steel bellows to replace the rubber tube? The following is a brief introduction to the advantages and disadvantages of stainless steel bellows and the installation and application of gas stainless steel bellows.

Natural gas stainless steel hose adopts integrated manufacturing technology. The surface of the pipe body is covered with transparent flame-retardant PVC protective cover. It is specially used for the connection of indoor air source terminal and gas appliance. The joint is made of all metal, which effectively eliminates rubber. The hose is accidentally detached, aged and cracked, leaked by the mouse, leaking, poisoning, explosion and other safety hazards, with corrosion resistance, long service life, good bending performance, convenient connection, beautiful appearance, safer use, relative price more economics. The name of the specification should be called &#;stainless steel corrugated hose for gas transmission&#; and &#;stainless steel bellows for gas appliance connection&#;.

Gas stainless steel bellows standard

As early as , China issued the relevant Chinese standard "GB/T - "stainless steel corrugated hose and fittings for gas transmission"". This standard applies to the nominal size DN10-DN50, the nominal pressure PN is less than or equal to 0.2 Pa. Hose and fittings.

The industry standard is CJ/T197- "stainless steel corrugated hose for gas appliance connection". This standard is applicable to gas stoves, gas water heaters and gas meters with a nominal size DN of less than or equal to N32 and a nominal pressure PN of less than or equal to 0.01 Pa. Hose for pipe connection.

Stainless steel corrugated hose advantages and disadvantages

1. Good construction: stainless steel corrugated hose is a thin-walled hose, the overall weight is reduced, greatly reducing the load of construction work and construction time.
2. Corrosion resistance: The main body of the bellows is made of 304 or 316L stainless steel. Both ends are made of stainless steel joints or carbon steel joints, which have good corrosion resistance. Sealing is ensured.
3. High pressure resistance: Considering the actual working pressure of the bellows, the use environment and the use condition, all the parameters have been carefully calculated and tested repeatedly to ensure the pressure safety in the work.
4. Many types: existing bellows diameter range: DN8-DN, other customized according to customer requirements.
5. Anti-vibration and anti-dislocation: Stainless steel corrugated hose has good flexibility and compensation displacement.
6. Beautiful appearance: the appearance is clear, and the permanent light is as new.
7. Shock resistance and high speed
8. It can transmit torque itself. In the normal mechanical seal operation, the structure must be added to transmit the seal.
9. Less leakage points.

Stainless steel bellows instead of galvanized pipe

High safety and reliability

The stainless steel bellows changes the threaded connection process into a plug-in connection, and the connecting part adopts a side seal, which can effectively prevent the burr of the bellows from cutting the sealing gasket and causing leakage, and has a refractory material, a water sealing gasket and a fall-proof design. Due to the superior bending performance, the length is optional. A large number of elbows, wires, pipe clamps, etc. are omitted. The leakage point is reduced compared with the galvanized pipe. After installation, the pipe can be rotated 360° without leakage, and the pressure rating is fully applicable. Indoors (pressure 16kg). The stainless steel bellows is made of sus304 stainless steel and is non-aging. It has corrosion resistance and melting point of up to - °C. It is higher than the melting point of copper (950 °C) and the melting point of galvanized pipe (1 200 °C), even in the event of fire. At high temperatures (500 ° C), there is no port dropout and &#;fire on the fire&#;. Due to the waveform of the pipe wall, the stainless steel bellows has strong compensability and can resist deformation caused by thermal expansion and contraction and building displacement. (40% of the length of the tube itself does not break)

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Stainless steel corrugated hose installation

1. The bellows of the stainless steel hose is made of chrome-nickel austenitic stainless steel. When using it, pay attention to prevent pitting corrosion of nitrogen ions and corrosive damage of dilute sulfuric acid and dilute sulfuric acid.
2. After the user conducts the water pressure test on the equipment and piping with stainless steel hoses, it should prevent the impact of rust block and chloride ion sediment, causing corrosion and mechanical damage.
3. The metal hose should be protected from splashing and mechanical damage during welding, otherwise it will cause leakage.
4. The sealing pipe system should strictly abide by the safe operating procedures to prevent the hose from being pulled off or blasted due to overpressure caused by improper operation or other factors.
5. Please carefully digest the stainless steel hose installation method and install it in strict accordance with the correct sketch.

Stainless steel bellows connection methods are divided into: flange connection, welding, threaded connection, quick joint connection, small-diameter metal hose is generally connected by thread and quick joint, and the larger diameter is generally flanged and welded.

Easy to install and beautiful

The stainless steel bellows is easy to install and easy to carry. The tools required for installation are simple and the control is more convenient. It is suitable for the new user to preset the gas pipeline, and is also suitable for the transformation of the old user pipeline. Can meet the various installation needs of users, can be buried in the wall, concealed, surface mounted and other installation methods. The installation efficiency is now three times the quota of 3.5 households/person. The ductility and flexibility of the stainless steel bellows determine its special bending properties, which can be done manually by bending.

The corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance of stainless steel bellows determine its service life of more than 50 years, which is in line with the life of the building. The galvanized pipe has a service life of about 20 years in a good installation environment. Stainless steel bellows make your kitchen more tidy and more beautiful while ensuring safer and more economical. At the same time, you can save expensive pipeline renovation costs.

Reduce accident leakage points

Now the galvanized pipe behind the table, about 10-15 pieces of various fittings used by each household, leaving a hidden trouble of 20 to 30 threaded interfaces. It is connected by stainless steel bellows. There are only 2 interfaces from the back of the watch to the front of the stove. The accident leakage rate is reduced by 90%.

The fixed-length stainless steel bellows is a new product that replaces the existing gas hose. It can be screwed at both ends, or it can be rubber-clamped at the valve end of the stove and screwed at the end of the stove. It can be directly connected with the stove on the table, the set stove and the water heater, thus fundamentally overcoming the unsafe factors such as the aging crack of the hose, oil corrosion, no fire, easy to fall off.

Shortcomings of stainless steel bellows

Of course, the use of stainless steel hose is not foolproof, can not be paralyzed. Wrapping back and forth may cause metal fatigue or air leakage at the threaded interface, so stainless steel corrugated hoses may not be twisted back and forth. If it exceeds 2m, it needs to be fixed. After a mechanical injury has been caused by an external force, we cannot judge whether there is a crack or stress concentration by the naked eye, and it must be replaced.

Why should we vigorously promote the application of gas stainless steel bellows?

According to statistics, more than 80% of indoor gas accidents are caused by pipe materials, gas cookers, gas valves, hoses connected to stoves or private modifications. The hose problem is particularly serious, mainly in the following cases:

The hose is detached. This is mainly due to the fact that the hose is not tightened when it is installed, or it is rusted or loosened after a long period of use, which may cause the hose to fall off and run. Therefore, it is necessary to check whether the connection at both ends of the hose is tight and prevent the hose from being tight. The occurrence of shedding.

The hose is aged. The hose is used for a long time and is not replaced in time. It is prone to aging and cracking, which leads to leaking of the hose. Under normal circumstances, the hose needs to be replaced after two years of use.

The hose passes through the wall. Some users move the gas cooker to the balcony, the construction is not standardized, and the hose passes through the wall. This will not only make the rubber tube in the wall easily break, break and run due to friction, and it is not convenient for daily operation. Inspection brings great security risks to the home. If the gas facilities in your home need to be changed, you must find a professional.

The hose is too long. The hose is too long to be easily mopped. Once it is stepped on by the pedal or pierced by the cutting tool, and the deformation and rupture caused by the pressing, it is easy to cause a gas leakage accident. Gas hoses generally cannot exceed two meters.

Use a non-dedicated hose. When conducting safety inspections in the gas department, the technicians found that some users did not use gas-specific hoses in their homes and replaced them with other materials. The gas department hereby reminds us that it is necessary to use a special gas hose, but not other hoses, and it is forbidden to have a joint in the middle of the hose.

The embedded cooker hose is generally hidden in the cabinet, easy to scratch off, and difficult to find, so it should be checked frequently.

Faced with various problems caused by hoses, the promotion and application of gas stainless steel bellows in recent years can greatly reduce the probability of safety accidents of the above common hoses.

How to prevent security products from entering the households to prevent gas accidents, how to enhance residents' safety awareness, only the gas company's human and material resources are limited, and it is necessary to mobilize various social forces more widely and actively participate in gas safety management. Expand the points, lines and surfaces of safety management to eliminate hidden dangers in a timely manner. In the gas industry, the property management offices and neighborhood committees are jointly launched to publicize the common sense of gas safety. Make full use of all kinds of media and do security promotion. As long as everyone is committed to gas safety management, as long as everyone has safety knowledge, and has the determination to maintain safety, there are actions to ensure safety; the gas safety work of the community and residents will be able to create a brand new situation.

In order to build a socialist harmonious society, for the safety and health of the people, and in order to have a safe family environment, it is recommended that new materials and technologies complying with relevant national standards should be adopted in the design and construction of gas engineering. Mature experience with the necessary safety protection. The gas management department shall increase publicity efforts to support and encourage users to select gas appliance products, supplies, materials and alarm devices with strong safety protection performance from regular manufacturers to eliminate hidden dangers of gas leakage, stay away from danger, and live safely. .

The above is about the defects of stainless steel bellows and the introduction of stainless steel corrugated hoses for gas. In addition, the gas stainless steel bellows is expensive but has a long service life. The service life of rubber hoses is 18 months, that is, one and a half years. The service life of stainless steel corrugated hose is more than 10 years, and the comprehensive calculation cost is more economical and safe.

Source: China Stainless Steel Bellows Manufacturer - Yaang Pipe Industry Co., Limited (www.yaang.com)

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