TAIMCO Stainless Steel Wall Mount Splash Guard for Commercial Restaurant Hand Sink and Compartment Prep Sink – Made In Canada – Model SSBS873

Specification

Stainless Steel 304 It is still sometimes referred to by its old name 18/8 which is derived from the nominal composition of type 304 18% chromium and 8% nickel.

1. Stainless steel 304 is an austenitic grade that can be severely deep-drawn. This property has resulted in 304 being the dominant grade used in applications like sinks and saucepans.
2. Type 304L is the low-carbon version of Stainless steel 304. It is used in heavy gauge components for improved weldability. Some products such as plate and pipe may be available as “dual certified” material that meets the criteria for both 304 and 304L.
3. we also can provide the 304H the high carbon content variant, is also available for use at high temperatures.
4. Stainless steel 304 has excellent corrosion resistance in a wide variety of environments and when in contact with different corrosive media. Pitting and crevice corrosion can occur in environments containing chlorides. Stress corrosion cracking can occur at temperatures over 60°C.
5. Stainless steel 304 has good resistance to oxidation in intermittent service up to 870°C and in continuous service to 925°C. However, continuous use at 425-860°C is not recommended if corrosion resistance in water is required. In this instance 304L is recommended due to its resistance to carbide precipitation. Where high strength is required at temperatures above 500°C and up to 800°C, grade 304H is recommended. This material will retain aqueous corrosion resistance.
6. Stainless steel 304 readily work and hardens. Fabrication methods involving cold working may require an intermediate annealing stage to alleviate work hardening and avoid tearing or cracking. At the completion of fabrication, a full annealing operation should be employed to reduce internal stresses and optimize corrosion resistance.
7. Fabrication methods, like forging, that involve hot working should occur after uniform heating to 1149-1260°C. The fabricated components should then be rapidly cooled to ensure maximum corrosion resistance.
8. Machinability, Stainless steel 304 has good machinability. Machining can be enhanced by using the following rules:

1. • Cutting edges must be kept sharp. Dull edges cause excess work hardening.
   • Cuts should be light but deep enough to prevent work hardening by riding on the surface of the material.
   • Chip breakers should be employed to assist in ensuring swarf remains clear of the work
   • Low thermal conductivity of austenitic alloys results in heat concentrating at the cutting edges. This means coolants and lubricants are necessary and must be used in large quantities.
   • Fusion welding performance for Stainless steel 304 is excellent both with and without fillers. Recommended filler rods and electrodes for stainless steel 304 is grade 308 stainless steels. For 304L the recommended filler is 308L. Heavy welded sections may require post-weld annealing. This step is not required for 304L. Grade 321 may be used if post-weld heat treatment is not possible.

9. Applications of Stainless Steel 304 is typically used in:

• • Sinks and splashbacks
  • Saucepans
  • Cutlery and flatware
  • Architectural paneling
  • Sanitaryware and troughs
  • Tubing
  • Brewery, dairy, food and pharmaceutical production equipment
  • Springs, nuts, bolts and screws