Magnetic Stainless Steel Sheet Metal

316 is generally meant for harsher environments as well.

Magnetic stainless steel sheet metal.

304 stainless sheet offers good corrosion resistance to many chemical corrodents as well as industrial atmospheres and marine environments. 26 gauge zinc plated sheet metal model 800537 21 70 21 70. Stainless steel copper sheet everbilt sheet metal 35. The chromium gives the steel its stainless properties essentially corrosion resistance.

22 gauge 430 magnetic steel. Magnetic chalkboard model 57564 45 98 45 98. The name was adopted as a generic term for steel alloys with a minimum of 10 5 chromium. 316 stainless steel is an alloy steel that is less magnetic than the 304 grade.

Overall 304 and 316 are the only stainless steel grades that are magnetic. On the surface of the metal a very thin chromium rich oxide layer is formed which is inert i e. 430 series ferritic and martensitic chromium alloy is the same steel used in car bodies. 304 stainless sheet may become slightly magnetic when worked and is not heat treatable.

If anyone is looking to install a magnetic stainless steel sheet we recommend going with 304 especially if you are using it in a food or kitchen setting. In terms of cost this will be more expensive than 304. We are based in ontario but serve los angeles county san bernardino county riverside county and orange county. 030 thick 22 gauge standard and custom cut sizes.

304 stainless steel sheet is the most popular and economical of the stainless steels. 430 s brushed finish is similar to the 300 series. It prevents the steel from rusting.