Where stainless steel is used for applications involving aggressive chemicals, we recommend the use of grade 316 stainless and only if the following housekeeping measures can be strictly adhered to.
 
Chemicals should not be allowed to remain on the work surface for any length of time. Any spills or residues should be wiped up immediately and the area cleaned with large quantities of clean water. The work surface should then be dried immediately with a clean soft cloth. 

Benchtops

Stainless Steel

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Where a high level of mechanical demand is placed on the bench tops, we can supply stainless steel. In particular, we have supplied stainless steel bench tops into roading and construction laboratories where materials testing is less about chemicals, but more about heat and abrasion.
 
The 2 most common types of stainless are:

  • Grade 304 is more commonly used for domestic products and should not be used for any laboratory where chemicals are used.
  • Grade 316 is more corrosion resistant than 304 and usually referred to as “Marine Grade”. Where 316 is used in chemistry applications, good housekeeping practices must be followed or corrosion problems may develop.
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Please contact us so that we can make the best recommendations for your application.