All About Stainless Steel 316 Valves
How come stainless steel? Since stainless steel is a type of steel, it is usually quite durable. It has excellent pressure and temperature resistance as a result. In addition, it is a more resilient and long-lasting metal than cast iron, ductile iron, brass, or copper. The term "stainless steel" refers to highly corrosion-resistant materials. Combined with their strength and hardness, stainless steels are a practical material choice for small, compact flow control valves. This is true even though it costs more and is more expensive to shape. Why use metal valves when plastic ones are typically less expensive and more corrosion-resistant? It is true that in most situations, plastic valves outperform metal valves in terms of corrosion resistance. However, metal valves are more robust and can withstand higher temperatures and pressures than plastic valves. What makes steel different from iron? A metal and an element, iron is quite reactive. In other words, it rusts or oxidizes...