The metal plaque is distinguished by its durability, customization possibilities and versatility.
Steel and aluminum are among the most commonly used materials for the production of a metal plaque: both have different characteristics, and as always, cost of production and application of the metal plaque should be considered when selecting one or the other.
So many times the choice of the best material for the production of the metal plaque is overlooked, resulting in a product that does not meet your needs.
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ALUMINUM AND STAINLESS STEEL
Aluminum is a lighter and more malleable material than stainless steel and can take shapes while achieving greater dimensional limits that stainless steel cannot.
In addition, aluminum can be treated through galvanization in order to provide greater strength.
In contrast, stainless steel is a material that has strength as one of its main characteristics, without the need for any galvanization treatment.
Among other things, stainless steel, compared to aluminum, is less susceptible to scratching, deformation, or bending under the effect of weight, force, or heat.
However, stainless steel is much heavier and denser than aluminum, up to 2.5 times as much.
CHOICE BASED ON USE, NOT JUST COST
The cost of aluminum and stainless steel is constantly fluctuating based on factors such as: demand, global supply, fuel costs, availability, and the price of iron and bauxite;
But, basing one’s choice not only on cost, but also on the end use of the metal plaque is crucial.
A plate that will be applied outdoors, and therefore subject to different weather conditions, will be different from a plate applied indoors and one that may come in contact with chemicals or corrosives.
IN CONCLUSION
The choice of either material, even for a simple plaque, is often underestimated, but from experience you can be assured that for certain applications it becomes an essential factor.
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