Understanding 20 Gauge Stainless Steel Sheet

Understanding what makes stainless steel such an adaptable material is key to making smart purchases for any restaurant. From serving dishes and flatware, to equipment such as reach-in refrigerators, stainless steel is found everywhere from chafing dishes and flatware sets, to reach-in fridges.

Stainless steel sheet metal is measured in gauges; a higher number indicates a thinner sheet.

Textured

Stainless steel sheet is an extremely flexible material used in numerous commercial and residential applications, from corrosion resistance to aesthetic enhancement. Fabricators can add textures that improve its aesthetic value; various textured stainless steel sheets offer different appearances; choosing one will help achieve your desired design and functionality goals.

Textured metal sheets can be designed to resemble other materials, including leather, stone, linen fabric, wood grain or sand grain textures. Furthermore, textured stainless steel is harder and more scratch-resistant than plain metal; hence its popularity for elevator door and cab wall facings.

Brushing, sandblasting and bead blasting are three methods for producing textured metal sheets. Each process utilizes abrasive materials like sand, walnut shells or metal soda ash to roughen the surface of the metal, which can then be altered using pressure variations for coarse or fine textures. Please keep in mind that weld welding would destroy its decorative finish.

Stamping can also create a textured surface by deep texturing with dies to imprint patterns onto metal, creating more subtle texture than with traditional methods like sandblasting or bead blasting; however, its damage repair capabilities are more limited.

Stucco-textured stainless steel is an increasingly popular choice for commercial and industrial applications, especially because of its non-uniform blurred pattern which helps minimize oil canning, reduce glare, conceal scratches and dents more effectively, provide resistance against graffiti as well as provide easy cleaning solutions.

When purchasing textured metal sheets, make sure that you select an alloy suitable for your specific requirements. Grade 304 stainless steel is usually chosen, although other grades offer greater corrosion resistance or ductility. Furthermore, it’s essential that you understand how textured surfaces will impact formability and weldability of finished products; to do this effectively it’s essential that good DFM (design for manufacturing) practices are observed.

Brushed

When purchasing brushed stainless steel sheet, it’s essential to understand the gauge system. This system uses numbers to represent metal thickness; unlike imperial or metric measurement systems, it does not correspond directly with either 18.2 inches or 18 millimeters – for convenience purposes a metal gauge chart can help convert gauge numbers to the appropriate thickness values.

When purchasing brushed stainless sheets, type is also an important consideration. Although 304 grade is the most frequently used grade in foodservice settings, there are other grades with higher corrosion resistance primarily defined by different amounts of nickel and molybdenum content. If your product will be exposed to chlorides (road salt, pools with chlorine or any other harsh environment) then selecting type 316 which provides even better corrosion and rust protection is recommended.

Stainless steel differs from galvanized steel in that it contains alloys of chromium and other metals to resist corrosion, making it much stronger and more durable than its zinc-coated counterpart. As a result, stainless steel is often preferred over galvanized steel in foodservice equipment – you’ll find stainless steel anywhere from the chafing dish to refrigerators and six burner ranges in commercial kitchens.

Although galvanized steel may be found in certain sectors of the foodservice industry, stainless steel should always be the top choice when used to produce items which come into contact with food or chemicals. Exposure to chemicals may erode away at its protective layer of chromium that protects it against corrosion over time and cause it to rust or corrosion.

Stainless steel is non-magnetic and offers excellent welding capabilities, easy cleaning capabilities and can be finished in many styles and colors. Brushed stainless is often chosen for kitchen backsplashes and other cosmetic applications; when ordering online be sure to select both your finish preference and the direction in which the grain runs – Stainless Supply allows this feature in both their cost calculator and notes field so your order goes exactly as desired!

Embossed

Embossed 20 gauge stainless steel sheet can be utilized in many different ways. Not only is this metal durable and resistant to scratches and stains, it is also simple to keep clean making it ideal for high traffic areas. Available with different textures and finishes it can even be custom cut to meet specific requirements.

Embossing is a cold working operation in which coated metal sheet is passed between hard embossing rolls fitted with numerous small bosses. The bosses on each embossing roll should be matingly aligned and placed to avoid having two opposite rolls’ bosses directly opposite at any nip point of passage through which coated sheet passes. Embossing increases rigidity or strength of metal, yet contrary to expectations it simplifies rather than complicates cold forming, possibly due to reduced metal-on-metal contact between metal contacts allowing greater opportunity for lubrication and greater potential lubrication opportunities.

Before selecting textured stainless steel sheets for use in equipment, it is crucial to determine its maximum load-bearing capacity. As heavier materials increase stress on machinery and may need extra support. Furthermore, selecting an appropriate gauge metal may also be essential; thinner materials may provide greater versatility but may not provide enough support in some instances.

Stainless steel is an increasingly popular material choice for architectural projects due to its resistance against scratching and etching as well as easy sanitation. Furthermore, its corrosion-resistance makes it suitable for harsh weather conditions; making stainless steel suitable for building facades, ceiling tiles and elevator interiors. In high traffic public areas like airports.

Distributor and custom manufacturer of stainless steel, aluminum & galvanized sheets in various sizes. Services provided include processing, forming, cutting, punching, shearing slitting welding for industries including power generation, construction decorative architecture consumer products automotive. Milled cut-to-length cold drawn milled cold drawn cut to length annealed quarter half full hard tempering finished products are also available.

Personalizzato

Stainless steel is an extremely flexible metal, suitable for many industries and applications. Customization options range from brushed to mirrored finishes so that it meets both aesthetic and functional specifications for your project. Due to its durability, strength, and corrosion-resistance capabilities, stainless steel makes an excellent choice in areas that emphasize cleanliness – medical countertops or commercial kitchens come to mind as prime examples of places where stainless steel could come into its own.

Our stainless steel sheets come in both types 304 and 316, the latter offering enhanced corrosion resistance against marine environments as well as pitting-type corrosion. However, type 304 remains our most commonly-used grade due to its excellent chemical corrosion resistance as well as industrial atmospheres and marine environments. Both grades can easily be roll-formed or bent for fabrication projects.

For your convenience, all stainless steel sheet metal comes equipped with an easy-peel plastic film for installation that’s easily removed during assembly. This helps protect against scratching as you install, so make sure you choose whether to keep this layer or peel it away during setup using our cost calculator. Furthermore, you can specify in which direction the grain of brushed finishes should run; though this will add 10% to the total cost if specified; otherwise we will use whatever yields the best result.