Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel has become the foremost material used in water feature design. Suitable for both contemporary and classical gardens due to simple shapes and of course the highly polished finish adding depth and light to shaded areas of your garden.
Because of its qualities, stainless steel is manufactured in several different grades each suitable for differing uses.
What is Grade 304?
We only supply features of the highest quality which is why we always use '304 Grade' steel. This is the grade used for hospital surgical equipment, hypodermic needles etc. The grade 304 also contains a high chromium content making it extremely resistant to corrosion.
Sheet thicknesses vary as appropriate to the design, size and shape of the feature.
Stainless steel is not entirely rust proof. It CAN rust, but not easily. Stainless steel is protected by the chromium in the metal, which reacts with oxygen to form a protective layer. This layer can be broken down - e.g. by mechanical damage, or by a powerful cleaning agent.
However, the good news is that the protective layer can be rebuilt by removing the rust and allowing the chromium oxide layer to automatically reform.
Autosol® Shine Metal Cleaner is the perfect solution to all chrome, aluminum, stainless steel, brass, copper, gold, platinum, silver, and certain painted surfaces. Mild abrasives help to remove built-up tarnish, oxidation and even rust, leaving behind a protective coating that helps to condition the metal and protect against corrosion while providing a longer lasting shine.
Can Stainless Steel rust?
Stainless steel is not entirely rust proof. It CAN rust, but not easily. Stainless steel is protected by the chromium in the metal, which reacts with oxygen to form a protective layer. This layer can be broken down - e.g. by mechanical damage, or by a powerful cleaning agent.However, the good news is that the protective layer can be rebuilt by removing the rust and allowing the chromium oxide layer to automatically reform.
Caring For Your Stainless Steel
Autosol® Shine Metal Cleaner is the perfect solution to all chrome, aluminum, stainless steel, brass, copper, gold, platinum, silver, and certain painted surfaces. Mild abrasives help to remove built-up tarnish, oxidation and even rust, leaving behind a protective coating that helps to condition the metal and protect against corrosion while providing a longer lasting shine.
