Carbon steel plate or stainless steel plate, which one to choose?

Carbon steel plate is used in different industries, depending on the grade of steel. Although used in automobiles since the 1930s, stainless steel plate is mainly used in the medical technology, construction, and food and beverage industries.

Typical applications of carbon steel plate:

Mild steel-used in pipes, food tanks, bridges and car body parts.

Medium carbon steel-used for train wheels, crankshafts, rails or where strength and toughness are required.

Typical applications of stainless steel plate:

Clean and sterile environments, such as medical device manufacturing and medical laboratories.

Transportation manufacturing, such as vehicles and airplanes.

Food and dining, stainless steel plate is often used in cookware and tableware.

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