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MaterialsCarbon SteelChannels made from high-quality carbonsteel are continuously roll formed toprecise dimensions. By cold working thesteel mechanical properties are increased,allowing lightweight structures to carry therequired load. Corrosion resistance ofcarbon steel varies widely with coating andalloy. See Finishes for more SteelStainless steel channel is available in AISIType 304 or 316 material. Both arenon-magnetic and belong to the austeniticstainless steels group, based on alloycontent and crystallographic structure. Likecarbon steel , stainless steel exhibitsincreased strength when cold worked conditions make the use ofstainless steel ideal. These includereducing long term maintenance costs,high ambient temperatures, appearance,and stable structural properties such asyield strength, and high creep 304 resists most organic chemicals,dyestuffs and a wide variety of inorganicchemicals at elevated or cryogenictemperatures. Type 316 contains slightlymore nickel and adds molybdenum to giveit better corrosion resistance in chlorideand sulfuric acid environments.

Finishes Zinc Coatings Zinc protects steel in two ways. First it protects the steel as a coating, and second as a sacrificial anode to repair bare areas such as cut edges, scratches,

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