Polished Stainless Steel Sheet
Polished stainless steel sheets usually come in a mirror-like or brushed finish. The most common stainless steel grades that are used for polishing are 316 and 314. These sheets feature durability, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature resistance. Some projects that used polished stainless steel sheets are countertops, wall panels, architectural, and more applications.
Aside from that, stainless steel sheets that are polished are also characterized by good weldability, excellent formability, and machinability. It comes in different sizes and thicknesses. Custom cut dimensions are also available.
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Material Grade | SS304, SS316 |
| Specifications | ASTM A240, AISI 318, AISI 316Ti |
| Finish | Brushed Polish, Mirror-like Finish |
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Characteristics |
Corrosion Resistance = Excellent |
| Welding = Excellent | |
| Bending/Forming = Good | |
| Wear Resistance = Excellent | |
| Machining/Grinding = Fair | |
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Mechanical Properties |
Tensile strength up to 75/70,000psi |
| Yield point up to 25,000psi | |
| Elongation = 40% IN 2” | |
| Elasticity = 28,000ksi | |
| Shearing strength = 11,500psi | |
| Density = .289 lb/in, Brinell Hardness = 201 | |
| Sizes | 1×4 ft, 2×2 ft, 2×4 ft, 4×4 ft, etc. (Cut to Size) |
| Thicknesses | 1.2mm up to 6mm (custom thickness available) |
Polished Stainless Steel Sheet Applications
KDM offers one-stop polished stainless steel sheet solutions for different applications including:
- Architecture (roofing sheets, outdoor/indoor walls, façade, elevators)
- Aerospace
- Shipbuilding and yacht (Boat fittings, accessories, etc.)
- Automotive
- Electrical (lighting, enclosures)
- Medical
- Silo- and container manufacturing
- Machinery
- Engineering
Properties and Advantages
Our polished stainless steel sheets are manufactured with diverse properties and advantages including:
- High reflectivity
- Excellent visual quality
- Flawless appearance
- Low weight ratio
- Very good workability
- Vandal-proof
- Fireproof
- Unbreakable
- Corrosion resistance
KDM Polished Stainless Steel Sheet Fabrication
KDM has full capabilities in providing stainless steel polishing techniques to meet every application requirement. Our polishing techniques for stainless steel met all the highest industry standards. Our polishing processes include directional mechanical polishing, non-directional polishing, bead blasting, and more.
We can fabricate polished stainless steel sheets in different grades including 304 and 316. These grades are widely used because of their heat resistance, versatility, anti-rusting, and reflectivity. KDM can also fabricate polished finished stainless steel with different thickness ranges.
Polished Stainless Steel Sheet Projects
A polished stainless steel sheet has a shiny appearance. These materials are less prone to accumulate deposits making them less susceptible to damage. It can also be available in grained or satin finish. The polishing process can make the stainless steel sheet improves its consistency. Polished stainless steel is low-cost and practical to use.
The most commonly used stainless steel grades for polishing are 316, 316L, 304, 304L, and 201.
Dull-finished polished stainless steel sheets are characterized by their fair machinability, weldability, formability, and corrosion resistance properties. Commonly used grades for this are 316 and 304. These are available in different thicknesses from 0.9mm to 2mm and more. It is widely used for the fabrication of splashbacks, socket covers, plinths, kick plates, and more.
The first step to achieving a mirror-polished stainless steel sheet is removing the inox surface to create a flawless, smooth, and flat surface. The mirror-like finish can be achieved depending on the materials:
- Base
- Base surface finish
- Machine processes and parameters
Without proper maintenance, it may rust. This is common when you scratch the surface of polished stainless steel sheet.
Even if you polish stainless steel to mirror finish, it will still appear dark and dull compared to chrome plating. In fact, chrome plating guarantees shiner and brighter finish.
