It is well known that stainless steel is chosen in industry for its corrosion resistance and low temperature performance.
Not only does stainless steel have excellent corrosion resistance, it is also considered one of the most hygienic industrial materials on the planet. Both of these outstanding qualities of this ubiquitous metal come from the same component: the passivation layer.
The passivation layer is a thin layer of chromium oxide formed on the surface of stainless steel with a chromium content of more than 11% due to the reaction of chromium with oxygen in the surrounding environment.
Unlike rust or iron oxide, the passivation layer is inert: this "passivation" property means that it is extremely reluctant to react with other chemical elements, giving it hygienic and anti-corrosion properties.
Stainless steel has long been used in medical practice, and medical devices must have appropriate mechanical and physical properties to meet their design standards and not react with body fluids, cleaning agents and disinfectants.
Stainless steel is an easy-to-clean material, and general cleaning usually only requires warm soapy water. However, sometimes environments such as medical care require more rigorous cleaning, and even so, many commercial cleaners and polishes on the market are best used with soap and water.
Our stainless steel coating uses silver technology to provide a bio-enhanced surface that helps reduce bacterial proliferation for increased safety.
This material is unaffected by cleaning agents and is stain-resistant, making it ideal for use in medical environments, kitchens and gyms; or any environment where there is a risk of stains or infection.