18ga (.048″) Stainless Steel Sheet Metal T-304 #4 Finish

18ga (.048") Stainless Steel Sheet Metal T-304 #4 Finish
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18ga (.048″) Stainless Steel Sheet Metal T-304 #4 Finish

Price range: $29.85 through $129.07

Part#: SSSH4184PVC Category
DESCRIPTION

18ga (.048″) Stainless Steel Sheet Metal T-304 #4 Polished
(PVC Coated)

Stainless steel sheets are thin, flat pieces of steel that are resistant to corrosion, rust, and staining. They are used in many industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and electronics.

Composition

  • Stainless steel sheets are made of iron and at least 10.5% chromium
  • Other elements, such as nickel and molybdenum, may also be present
  • The chromium forms a protective oxide layer on the surface of the sheet

Types

  • The most common types of stainless steel are austenitic
  • Ferritic stainless steels contain between 10.5% and 30% chromium
  • 304 stainless steel is the most popular and economical grade
  • 316L stainless steel is a low-carbon stainless steel that is good for welding

 

Stainless steel sheets are used in many industries and applications, including construction, food processing, and medicine.

Construction 

  • Building and bridge cladding: Stainless steel sheets are used to clad buildings and bridges.
  • Automotive: Stainless steel sheets are used in automotive body panels and exhaust systems.

Food processing

  • Cookware: Stainless steel sheets are used to make cookware like grills, pots, and cookers.
  • Food processing and storage equipment: Stainless steel sheets are used in food processing and storage equipment.

Medicine

  • Surgical instruments and medical devices: Stainless steel sheets are used to make surgical instruments and medical devices.
  • Hemostats: Stainless steel sheets are used to make hemostats.
  • Surgical implants: Stainless steel sheets are used to make surgical implants.
  • Temporary crowns: Stainless steel sheets are used to make temporary crowns.

Other uses

  • Refrigerators, freezers, and dishwashers

Stainless steel sheets are used as a finish for refrigerators, freezers, and dishwashers.

Stainless steel is popular because it’s easy to clean, resistant to staining, and strong.

* Prices are subject to change without notice due to fluctuations in the metals market. | All “Value Length” and “Value Pack” item measurements are subject to standard mill tolerances. | Products may be manufactured several thousandths of an inch over or under the stated dimensions and still be within acceptable mill tolerances. All bar, tube, structural, pipe, sheet, plate, and similar products sold on our website are custom cut to the lengths and sizes selected by the customer at the time of purchase. These are not stocked as pre-cut items. Because each order is cut specifically to customer specifications, all cut materials are considered custom products and are not eligible for cancellation, return, or exchange once production has begun. Our standard cutting tolerances are:

  • Length: +0.125″ / -0.062″
  • During the cutting process, the saw blade removes approximately 1/16″ (kerf) of material. This is a normal part of the manufacturing process and is already included within the stated cutting tolerances.