Characteristics:
The addition of chrome and nickel is what gives steel the qualities required for use in kitchens and food-preparation areas, and sanitary facilities such as washrooms and toilets. Chrome-nickel steel is highly resistant to acids, does not rust and is available with matt-brushed, polished or structured surfaces.
Tabletops and work surfaces made of chrome-nickel steel are not only made to withstand the action of water and acids - they are also exceptionally hard, tough and highly resistant to the effects of extreme heat and cold. The heat expansion coefficient of chrome-nickel steel, within an approximate temperature range of 20°C to 100°C, is around 60% higher than that of chromium steel.
These characteristics are also ideal for applications where hygiene is important. The smooth, absolutely pore-free surface allows dirt and grease to be washed off with great ease. Scratches and nicks in the metal soon lose their hard-edged contours and blend back into the rest of the surface.
The advantages at a glance:
| Rust-free: | Absolutely 100% |
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| Acid-resistant: | Withstands the action of all commonly in households used acids |
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| Hygienic: | Viruses and bacteria never get to gain a foothold |
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| Easy to care for: | Cleaning is fast and simple - even with large amounts of accumulated dirt |
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| Neutral colour-tone: | The classic simplicity of a material suitable for use in virtually any combination |
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| Vandal-resistant: | Stands up well to physical damage |
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| Easy to repair: | If damage ever does occur |
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| Heat- and flame-resistant: | Cigarettes and other hot objects do not leave a mark |
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| 100% recyclable: | Stainless steel remains stainless steel forever |
| Materials used | Material No. | DIN designation | AISI | Composition | Characteristics | Application |
| Chromium steel | 1.4016 | X 8 Cr 17 | 430 | 17 Cr |
| Communal sinks, laundry sinks, frame elements, gratings and worktops |
| Chrome-nickel V2A | 1.4301 | X 5 CrNi 189 | 304 | 18 Cr / 10 Ni |
| Scullery sinks, cover elements, communal sinks, multi-purpose laundry sinks, hand-washbasins plus all other sanitary items, anywhere not requiring maximum levels of resistance to acids |
| Chrome-nickel-molybdenum V4A | 1.4435 | X 2 CrNiMo | 316L | 18 Cr / 12 Ni / 2 Mo |
| Equipment for use in labs, hospitals, photography and X-ray facilities |
Some general points:
- We use only rust-free materials in our products
- Rust can only occur due to the action of outside influences
- If in doubt, discuss precise needs with the customer
- When testing stainless steel-types 1.4301 and 1.4435, ensure that no metal frame is placed under the test item to provide support, as this can result in the test item becoming magnetised.
Under Licence of NIRO-Plan AG, Switzerland