Black Stainless Steel Sheet Metal

Materials: The black stainless steel is available in 304 and 316 stainless steel and offers an attractive finish for general (304) and harsh environments (316). The PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) surface treatment is quote durable, and is actually harder than the stainless steel surface itself. This sounds great, but don't misunderstand. The benefits are a more scratch resistant finish, but it’s not bullet proof, so don't expect the PVD coating to remain unscathed when you take a wire brush to it. It is vastly superior to the black/grey surface treatments on appliances and other material.

Environmental: PVD coated stainless steel is excellent for outdoor use as it is not affected by UV. It is also excellent as a secondary coating to the stainless steel as chemicals and detergents do not affect the finish.

Bending: You can bend the stainless without any issues. The PVD coating will not flake, crack, or otherwise show any any defects. We have formed angles from 0 -180 degrees, and have even hemmed black stainless steel. The hem was an open, teardrop hem, and there were no defects in the surface of the metal, and the coloring was consistent.

Welding: While you can certainly weld black stainless steel, you will not be able to grind and/or polish the weld. The goal is a weld from the inside of a corner, or from the side that is not seen. If that is not possible, aim for a very fine weld with no filler rod or wire. Of course this will mean having parts that are extremely tight fitting. We can do this for you if needed. Let us know about your requirements if needed on the Contact Us page.

Black, #4 Brushed Stainless Steel

These images are of the same piece of material. Lighting has a fairly dramatic effect on the appearance. One image shows the grain more clearly defined. Again, this is a close image and you will obviously not be able to see the grain so clearly in all lighting.

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