The many unique values provided by stainless steel make it a powerful candidate in materials selection. Engineers specify and designers often underestimate or overlook these values because of what is viewed as the higher initial cost of stainless steel.

However, over the total life of a project, stainless is often the best value option because of;

1.      Corrosion resistance

All stainless steels have high corrosion resistance. Low alloyed grades resist corrosion in atmospheric conditions; highly alloyed grades can resist corrosion in most acids, alkaline solutions, and chloride bearing environments, even at elevated temperatures and pressures.

2.      High and low-temperature resistance

Some grades will resist scaling and maintain high strength at very high temperatures, while others show exceptional toughness at cryogenic temperatures.

3.      Ease of fabrication

The majority of stainless steel can be cut, welded, formed, machined, and fabricated readily. We specialize in the fabrication of custom commercial kitchen equipment with a lead time of just 3 days!

4.      Strength

The cold work hardening properties of many stainless sheets of steel can be used in design to reduce material thicknesses and reduce weight and costs. Other stainless steels may be heat treated to make very high strength components.

5.      Aesthetic appeal

Stainless steel is available in many surface finishes. It is easily and simply maintained resulting in high quality, pleasing appearance.

6.      Hygienic properties

The cleanability of stainless steel makes it the first choice in hospitals, kitchens, food, and pharmaceutical processing facilities.

7.      Life cycle characteristics

Stainless steel is a durable, low maintenance material and is often the least expensive choice in a life cycle cost comparison

Due to the increasing popularity of stainless steel, it’s easy to find harmonizing items such as mixers, toasters, and blenders in the same finish. It is also possible to stainless steel sink(s) and faucet/taps to experience the advantages of stainless steel in your kitchen.

8.      Stainless Steel Is Durable

While it is possible to scratch a stainless-steel surface, this material will not crack or break apart.

Stainless steel will never fall apart and is also stronger than aluminum. It takes a lot of force to dent commercial kitchen equipment made of stainless steel. However, you should be in constant communication with a solution provider to help you with service and maintenance.

9.      Food Tastes Better

Many surfaces react with foods hence impacting their taste upon them. Stainless steel doesn’t affect the flavors of food. It is one of the safest surfaces in the world for preparing food because it doesn’t harbor microorganisms very well. It is the most sanitary of metal surfaces in the restaurant industry and is used often in both the healthcare and hospitality industries.

Since its inception in 2003, Sheffield Steel Systems Ltd, as the name defines us, is the paradigm of stainless steel fabrication in East Africa. With an in-house fabrication plant that services projects all over Africa where we offer a full turn-key solution from design, product development, fabrication, supply, installation, and after-sales service and support. You name it and we can fabricate it based on our expertise and fit your unique and specific requirements.

Explore our range of stainless steel fabricated products including;

1. Cooking ranges and burners,
2. stainless steel tables,
3. stainless steel kitchen sinks,
4. stainless steel cupboards,
5. stainless steel shelves and dry storage racks,
6. stainless steel Baine Maries,
7. Stainless steel cocktail stations,
8. refrigerated salad wells, and, much more…