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03/01/07
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The importance of hygiene in our schools, kitchens and hospitals are always of utmost importance, but with increased awareness of health and safety issues, the public need assurances that every precaution that can be made, is being made.
Stainless steel offers a wide range of benefits for designers and specifiers across the board. The key element of stainless steel is that it has a minimum percentage of 10.5% chromium, forming an invisible protective layer which is inert, tightly adhering and self renewing. Because of this it will not react to influence other materials, and, if damaged, the protective film reforms immediately.
The initial investment costs of producing a component or fabrication in stainless steel will generally be more expensive than using ordinary steel. This is not just because of higher material costs, but also because it requires more work to shape and form. However the considerably better life cycle costs of stainless steel make it attractive because of a much longer service life and lower maintenance.
The ease of cleaning ability makes it the first choice for strict hygienic conditions, such as restaurants, hospitals, kitchens, shower areas and other places where people congregate. Hygiene is the prominent concern in sanitation or in the preparation of food and beverage production. Stainless steel has a proven record of success in the areas where sanitation and ease of cleaning are so important. (Having no pores or cracks to harbour dirt, grime or bacteria, stainless steel lets soap and water do all but the toughest cleaning jobs.)
Cleanability is similar to glass and china, and far superior to plastics and aluminium. The combination of corrosion resistance, durability, economy, and aesthetics have led to its acceptance in countless food related applications.
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