Stainless Steel Railings

Stainless steel railing designs exemplify the combination of creativity with the beautiful “Stainless Steel” green material. No wonder we see these stylish stainless-steel railings today across countless shopping malls, airports, subway stations, and residential complexes.
These Stainless-Steel railing are suitable for both exterior and interior applications and are available in selecting different grades, finishes, and sizes ideal for harsh exterior environments. These can be further combined with other materials such as glass, acrylic, and wood to offer ideal options.

Why use steel for railing?

While many materials can be considered while constructing a custom Stainless-Steel railing system, most designers find that steel railings are tough to beat in terms of looks, functional performance, and value. Stainless-Steel railing systems can appear sleek and modern or formal and conventional; steel is long-lasting and highly strong; and in terms of the long-term cost of ownership, steel railing systems provide tremendous value.

As it possesses superior resilience and strength relative to aluminum, steel is perhaps the material of the Stainless-Steel railing system. Aesthetically speaking, steel has obvious advantages: the defensive oxidation coating of aluminum turns white over time and can often pit. Aluminum is vulnerable to surface cracks and dents due to its softness, rendering it impossible to clean and maintain. From a construction point of view, aluminum railings need more protection than steel, causing drawbacks in design and engineering.

Types of Stainless-Steel railing system

304-Grade Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is cheaper to clean and does not require a protective coating, although its carbon counterpart is usually more costly. 10.5 percent chromium (or more) must be found in the steel to be known as stainless steel. Using chromium to the mix provides steel that is particularly resistant to corrosion and rust. Many other alloys, each creating a particular grade of stainless steel produced for specific uses, may also be present. Although more than 50 stainless steel styles are available today, usually 304 or 316 grades are used for professional-grade railing systems.
304-grade stainless is often referred to as’ 18-8 stainless’ due to its 18 percent chromium and 8 percent nickel composition. In indoor applications, this type of stainless steel is also used. If the color is required, it will readily allow paint or powder coating; no protective coating for steel of this grade is required. Instead, finishes, including mirror finish, are available from satin (240 grit) to more refined finishes. These finishes often have a useful function in addition to looking good: satin finishes, for example, are simple to maintain, while mirror finishes provide ultimate resistance to corrosion.
304-grade stainless also works well in outdoor settings, in addition to indoor uses, where temperatures are not too harsh or severe, or where the railing system is shielded from the environment.
It is simpler than carbon steel systems to manage a 304-grade Stainless-Steel railing framework. To retain its appearance, simply clean periodically with soap and water. Although 304-grade stainless steel costs more than carbon steel, much less maintenance and maintenance are required. 304-grade is suitable for indoor applications where low maintenance and good looks are required.

316- Grade Stainless Steel

Regardless of grade, as the chromium content reacts with the air surrounding it, stainless steel prevents corrosion. It oxidizes into a thin, highly durable film of protective atoms to avoid further oxidation or rust. The chromium content quickly deoxidizes whether the material is bruised or nicked somehow, in effect, fixing itself until corrosion can set in.
It does not mean that rust and corrosion are impervious to stainless steel. The chromium does not always produce the protective coating as quickly when used in heavily chlorinated environments, such as near swimming pools or even in a coastal location exposed to saltwater in the air.
The 316-grade stainless fights extreme conditions with a marginally higher nickel content and two percent molybdenum to further improve its corrosion resistance. These added alloys, in turn, make 316-grade the optimal option for outdoor applications or when a more rugged material is needed for harsh environmental variables. No protective coating is required, as with 304-grade stainless, and several finishes are available to produce the right look for any use.
Due to its tested strength in rugged environments, 316-grade steel is the most common alternative for outdoor and industrial applications. Although no substance is entirely impervious to corrosion, 316-grade stainless can survive years of violence if adequately treated.

Maintenance of Stainless-Steel railing

Cleaning

In the same way, your stainless appliances do, your Stainless-Steel railing will demonstrate the advantage of a good cleaning. Many household cleaners, including plain old hot water and soap, such as Windex or 409, perform well to erase stains, smudges, etc., and regain shine. Just make sure that there is no chloride in the cleaner.

Remove Stains & Scratches

You would be able to remove any stains that your domestic cleaner was unable to remove, and even some marks, with a coarse Scotch-Brite Pad® safe for stainless steel. Take care of the stainless-steel grain direction and clean in the same direction as the grain before you remove the mark or scrape. With a cleaner and gentle rag, wipe down the region to carry out the shine.

Rust & Tea Stains

If you reside in a region where there are elevated amounts of airborne toxins, namely, aquatic ecosystems (pool areas are different), you can see any actual corrosion. It is uncommon, but even with stainless steel grade 316, it does happen from time to time. In this case, you want to use a specially formulated cleaner to remove rust and restore the natural protective layer that gives corrosion resistance to stainless steel.

Maintenance

The easiest way to stop treating corrosion is to keep the stainless-steel railing clean and clear of salt or other corrosive elements. You can clean it occasionally with a shower of the fresh waterer. You can find yourself adding protection or wax from time to time in more extreme conditions (remember-no chlorides!). Each geographical position is different, and variables such as temperature, humidity, and wind will play a role in what you will need to be in your maintenance program.