APPLICATION OF ALLOYS IN CONSUMER GOODS INDUSTRY
The production of consumer goods is represented by light and food industry. Materials for consumer products are selected for their corrosion resistance, for their aesthetic appearance, ease of cleaning and mechanical strength. We offer a wide range of stainless steels for a whole range of household and commercial items including cookers, freezers, microwave ovens and washing machine drums.
Our stainless steels are designed to meet the special requirements of your environment, such as ensuring resilience to food contact and aggressive acidic substances.
Stainless steel:
- Austenitic steel (1.4301; 1.4303; 1.4305; 1.4307; 1.4310; 1.4372; 1.4401; 1.4404; 1.4427; 1.4432; 1.4436; 1.4541; 1.4550; 1.4571; 1.4618);
- Ferritic steel (1.4016; 1.4509; 1.4510).
Typical application areas:
- Belt buckles, bottle, openers, candle, holders, hip flasks, key ring fobs, money clips, torch bodies, casings for pens and pencils (1.4301; 1.4307);
- Jewellery e.g. earrings, ear studs, pendants, etc (1.4301; 1.4307; 1.4401; 1.4404);
- Watch casings, straps, backs, buckles (1.4301; 1.4305; 1.4307; 1.4401; 1.4404);
- Washing machine drums, casings and panels for cookers, microwave ovens, refrigerators, freezers, toasters, washing machines and dish washers (1.4301; 1.4307; 1.4016; 1.4510);
- Hot water tanks (1.4401; 1.4404; 1.4571; 1.4520; 1.4521);
- Kitchen cabinets and worktops, sinks and drainers (1.4301; 1.4307; 1.4016; 1.4510);
- Also in various shapes and sizes for applications in industrial (instrumentation, automotive) and civil (furniture, windows) sectors;
- Small precision metal parts: sheared parts from work-hardened strip, electrical contacts, vehicle lighting components and fine component parts;
- Soles for safety footwear;
- Tools – trowels, spatulas, etc.
Material selection in consumer goods industry is determined by their corrosion resistance, aesthetic appearance, ease of cleaning, mechanical strength and requires special knowledge in the corresponding field.
Please contact our technical engineer for any help you may need in your specific application field.