Stainless steel plates are widely used in various fields due to their excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, good processing performance, and aesthetics. The following are their main application areas and specific scenarios:
1、 Architecture and Decoration Field
Building envelope and structure
Curtain wall system: 316L stainless steel honeycomb panel can withstand a wind pressure of 40m/s, withstand 50 years without fading, and is suitable for high-rise building facades.
Structural support: The rectangular tube truss can bear a load of 10 tons/m ² and is used for large structures such as bridges and sports venues.
Special environmental buildings: Kunlun Station in Antarctica, China, and the neutrino test detector at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Jiangmen, Guangdong are made of stainless steel to withstand extreme environments.
Green building materials: 100% recyclable, with a full lifecycle cost 30% lower than carbon steel, meeting the needs of sustainable development.
Elevator manufacturing
There are about 173000 old residential areas in China that need to be renovated. Based on an average of 20 elevators installed, it is estimated that the demand for stainless steel for elevators will reach 620000 to 87000 tons in the next five years, with an expected consumption growth rate of 7% to 10%.
water supply system
Pipes and water tanks: Stainless steel pipes do not cause secondary pollution to water quality, have high material strength, reduce the risk of water leakage, and are suitable for direct drinking water systems.
2、 Industrial manufacturing field
chemical equipment
Reactor: 316Ti stainless steel with Cl ⁻ resistance>2000ppm, used in BASF MDI production plant.
Heat exchanger tube: 254SMO stainless steel, resistant to high temperature and concentrated sulfuric acid, is the core equipment material for phosphate fertilizer production.
Centrifugal pump impeller: Made of duplex steel 2205, resistant to cavitation corrosion, suitable for seawater desalination pumps.
oil and gas
Oil well tubing and refining equipment: The high strength and corrosion resistance of stainless steel ensure the smooth progress of oil extraction and processing.
High temperature solenoid valve: Stainless steel valves are used for precise fluid control in natural gas production, adapting to high temperature, high pressure, and corrosive environments.
Electricity and Nuclear Energy
Power generation equipment: turbine blades, boiler pipes, nuclear reactor components, etc. are made of stainless steel, which is resistant to high heat, corrosion, and high pressure.
Nuclear power plant structural materials: Nuclear power plants with a power generation capacity of 1 million kilowatts consume more than 50000 tons of steel, of which stainless steel accounts for 80% -90%, and is used for key parts such as pressure vessels and reactor internals.
3、 In the field of energy and environmental protection
geothermal energy resources
Heat exchanger: duplex stainless steel 2205 has excellent corrosion resistance and thermal conductivity, and is used for heat transfer in binary cycle power plants.
Pipes and tubes: Stainless steel is used to transport geothermal fluids, with strong durability and reduced maintenance costs.
Well casing: protects deep geothermal wells from collapse and pollution, and withstands thermal and mechanical stresses.
water treatment
Electromagnetic valve and pipeline: Made of stainless steel material, corrosion-resistant, suitable for harsh water quality, ensuring system stability.
Wastewater treatment tank: 2205 duplex steel with microbial corrosion resistance, plasma sprayed ceramic layer to enhance performance.
Environmental protection equipment
Desulfurization tower: 316MoCu stainless steel is resistant to SO ₂ corrosion, and composite plates reduce costs by 30%.
Garbage incinerator: 310S heat-resistant steel is resistant to oxidation at a high temperature of 1200 ℃ and adopts centrifugal casting technology.
4、 Transportation field
automotive industry
Body structural components: Laser welded stainless steel body reduces weight by 15% and improves torque stiffness.
Exhaust system: Stainless steel is resistant to high temperatures and corrosion, extending its service life.
Shipbuilding
Hull and deck: The efficiency of the duplex stainless steel propeller is increased by 8% -10%, and the 316 stainless steel containing molybdenum is resistant to seawater corrosion.
LNG ship storage tank: The 9% Ni steel storage tank has excellent low-temperature toughness, ensuring the safety of liquefied natural gas transportation.
aerospace
Engine components: High temperature alloy stainless steel meets extreme environmental requirements, widely used in aviation engines in the United States and Europe.
Aircraft structure: Made of high-strength stainless steel, with high and low temperature resistance, ensuring flight safety.
5、 Daily life and special fields
household appliances
Dishwasher liner: Made of 304DDQ stainless steel, resistant to high temperature steam at 80 ℃, with a lifespan of up to 5000 hours.
Induction cooker panel: 430 magnetic stainless steel improves thermal efficiency by 12%, achieving ultra-thin design.
Water purifier filter element: The 316L sintered filter screen has a filtration accuracy of 0.5 μ m, meeting the standards for direct drinking water.
food processing
Sanitary grade pipeline: Inner wall Ra ≤ 0.4 μ m, in compliance with FDA standards, used for conveying beverages and dairy products.
Fermentation tank: 2205 duplex steel is corrosion-resistant to fermentation broth, ensuring production safety.
medical device
Surgical instruments: 316LVM stainless steel meets ASTM F138 standards and has excellent biocompatibility.
Implant material: 316L stent surface roughness Ra<0.2 μ m, reducing the risk of thrombosis.
Art and Creativity
Mirror sculpture: BA level surface reflectivity of 95%, used for urban landmark art installations.
Colored stainless steel: PVD titanium plating process achieves a rainbow gradient effect, enhancing decorative appeal.
