Perforated Stainless Steel Sheet

Sheet metal, in any form of metal whether it is brass, tin, aluminum or stainless steel is formed into flat and very thin pieces. This can be bent into many different shapes and sizes because of the thinness. Thickness can vary of course, the thicker the metal the different uses are available. The perforating process is small holes being punched into the metal, in a straight line or can be done in a decorative fashion.

Perforated stainless steel sheet is basically a low carbon steel which has ten percent or more chromium by weight. This chromium allows the formation of a invisible, rough and corrosion resisting chromium oxide film. Perforated stainless steel sheet comes in the form of three different common types. Being divided into the three groups are ferritic, austenitic and martensitic.

The type, ferritic perforated stainless steel sheet are magnetic and are non heat-treatable steel which does contain chromium but not nickel. They are good in sea water and have a good resistance to stress corrosion cracking. Although not as strong as the austenitic grades, they have a better decorative appeal. You will find this in cooking utensils and automotive trim.

The austenitic type of perforated stainless steel sheet is non heat-treatable steel are cool worked. Some will become slightly magnetic after cold work. This has an excellent corrosion and heat resistance with good a shape over a wide range of temperatures. The adding of molybdenum might increase the corrosion resistance. You can see this in food equipment, architectural applications and chemical equipment.

Martensitic grades of perforated stainless steel sheet are magnetic and can be hardened by heat. Their hardness level is the highest of all three stainless steels. One can find this in pump shafts, turbine blades and fasteners.

There are many uses for perforated stainless steel sheets, as they can be molded into almost any shape and size. Many are used for refurbishing old slippery stair treads or slippery platforms. It can also help reduce worker fatigue. Most come in different thickness such as 1/8; 2/16 and ¼ inches or thicker. The width is usually four to five feet. The length can be eight, ten or twelve feet.

Another use of a perforated stainless steel sheet is a motorcycle and auto muffler exhaust systems. It is usually a 22 gauge grade 409 semi magnetic stainless steel tube. Because this is corrosion resistant, it is just about the best steel to use. There are different sizes of holes in a perforated stainless steel sheet. They can be small, medium and or large.

These are used for filtrations, noise control, home appliances, pharmaceutical and the list goes on. There are so many different uses for a perforated stainless steel sheet, the list is long. One never realizes the options there are and many do not know that their steps leading up to the office are made of perforated stainless steel sheet. Or maybe that landing that is used all the time at the docks. The trim on your auto or the muffler on the motorcycle.