Industrial applications of stainless steel
While stainless steel’s use in every day applications such as cutlery, medical devices, and automobiles has been well documented, heavy industry is also an area that has been transformed by the proliferation of this revolutionary metal. When we’re talking about heavy industry, we’re referring to any sector that relies on large equipment, facilities, and complexes. Traditionally, this has included large-scale construction, steelmaking, mining, shipbuilding, and aircraft manufacturing. It also involves energy production and refining, as with oil and gas, hydroelectric, and nuclear power, along with long distance energy transmission.
Stainless steel in Architecture and construction
Stainless steel is used in all aspects of architecture, building and construction. While it has been used in this industry since the 1920’s and is not a new material, stainless steel’s use and range of applications has been growing. Some applications are highly visible and stainless steel is both aesthetic and functional, such as curtain wall and roofing. Others are practical, safety related and sometimes hidden, like masonry and stone anchors, bollards and safety railings.
Stainless steel in Automotive manufacturing
More and more when it comes to safety features, we are finding stainless steel this material becomes the central focus due to its compelling properties for durable, efficient, cost effective structural vehicle design. Stainless for decorative trim is one of the unsung, but lauded uses of this corrosion resistant material. So stainless steel applications are the proven, cost effective, and durable choice.
Stainless steel in Offshore and shipbuilding
Steel used for shipbuilding requires special properties that allow ships to withstand the load from their hulls and cargo therein as well as other external forces that the ships might experience during their voyage. Our products intended for this industry are typically used for regular ships, naval ships and special vessels. With advances being made in technology and more trade volume, ships are getting larger and larger.
Stainless steel in train track manufacturing
Steel is widely used in the manufacturing of trains and rail transit equipment, such as train carriages, tracks, bogies, and other key components, due to its excellent properties such as high strength, wear resistance, and ease of processing.
Track: High manganese steel rails have excellent wear resistance and fatigue resistance, ensuring smooth and safe operation of trains; Seamless steel rails reduce joint vibration and improve ride comfort.
Bogie: The bogie made of special steel carries the weight of the train and guides it along the track. Its strength and stability directly affect the safety of train operation.
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