Classification of Colored Stainless Steel Sheets

The world of stainless steel has traditionally been associated with sleek, shiny, and monochromatic finishes. However, advancements in technology have introduced a new dimension to this familiar material, introducing a range of colored stainless steel sheets. These colored sheets not only offer a visually appealing alternative but also possess unique properties that set them apart from their traditional counterparts. In this article, we will delve into the classification of colored stainless steel sheets, exploring their different types and characteristics.

Classification of Colored Stainless Steel Sheets:

Classification of Colored Stainless Steel Sheets by Process：

1. Electroplating: The process of using electrolysis to make the surface of metal or other material parts adhere to a layer of metal film. It can prevent corrosion, improve wear resistance, conductivity, reflectivity, and enhance aesthetics.
2. Water Plating: In water solution, it does not rely on external power supply, but relies on the reducing agent in the plating solution to undergo chemical reduction reaction, so that metal ions are continuously reduced on the autocatalytic surface to form a metal coating.
3. Fluorocarbon Paint: It refers to a coating with fluorinated polymers as the main film-forming material. It is also called fluorocarbon paint, fluorinated paint, and fluorinated resin paint.
4. Spray Painting: The process of spraying paint into a mist with compressed air on the stainless steel sheet to form different colors.

Classification of Colored Stainless Steel Sheets by Surface Effect：

According to the surface effect, the colored stainless steel sheets can be divided into mirror sheets (8K), LH sheets, sanding sheets, texture sheets, sand blasting sheets, etching sheets, embossing sheets, and composite sheets (combination sheets).

1. Colored stainless steel mirror sheet: 8K sheet, also known as mirror sheet, is polished on the stainless steel surface with a polishing fluid through polishing equipment, making the surface as clear as a mirror. Then it is electroplated and colored.
2. Colored stainless steel LH sheet: LH sheet (LH), also known as hairline texture, has a surface with a wire-like texture. It is a processing technology for stainless steel. The surface is matte and has a wire-like texture that cannot be felt. It is more wear-resistant than the general bright stainless steel and looks more upscale. There are various textures for LH sheet, including hairline texture (HL), snow sand texture (NO4), and random texture. All textures are processed through oil-splashed LH machines according to requirements, and then electroplated and colored.
3. Colored stainless steel sand blasting sheet: The sand blasting sheet uses zirconia beads to process the stainless steel surface through mechanical equipment to create a fine beaded sandy finish, forming a unique decorative effect. Then it is electroplated and colored.
4. Colored stainless steel combination process sheet: According to the processing requirements, various processes such as polishing hairline, plating, etching, sand blasting, etc. are integrated into the same sheet surface for combined processing. Then it is electroplated and colored.
5. Colored stainless steel texture sheet: Whether it is a texture sheet, LH sheet, sanding sheet or others, they belong to one of the finishes of matte sheets. Only the surface state of these sheets is different, so the description is not the same.
6. Colored stainless steel etching sheet

Classification of Colored Stainless Steel Sheets by Color:

Black gold (black titanium) color, gem blue, titanium gold, coffee color, tea color, purple red, bronze color, rose gold, titanium white, emerald green, green, champagne gold, blue bronze color., zirconium gold, brown, rose gold and so on.

Conclusion

Thank you for reading our article and we hope it can help you to have a better understanding of the classification of colored stainless steel sheets. If you want to learn more about colored stainless steel sheets, we would advise you to visit Sino Stainless Steel for more information.

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