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5 articles on Materials from the FONTEA Journal: specification notes and trade buying advice on European stainless steel bathroom fittings.
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Materials
AISI 304 vs 304L vs 316L: what the "L" actually changes
The L suffix marks a lower carbon limit, not a stronger or more corrosion-resistant alloy. Here is exactly what it changes around welds, what it leaves alone, and whether it should change your order.
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Is Marine-Grade 316L Stainless Steel Worth It for a UK Bathroom?
Sometimes. 316L earns its premium where chlorides genuinely reach the fittings, and wastes money on a standard inland bathroom. Here is how to tell which situation you are in before you pay.
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Brushed stainless steel vs PVD vs chrome-plated brass: durability and cleaning compared
Brushed steel and PVD are two different decisions, not a menu of the same thing. Here is how each behaves with daily cleaning, limescale, scratches, and over a service life, and why our range is solid stainless throughout.
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Kitchen Sink Mixer Materials: Why Food-Grade AISI 304 Rather Than Brass
A kitchen mixer is handled all day and splashed with fat, detergent and food acids. Here is why solid AISI 304 stainless is the right default there, where brass is a fair choice, and when to step up to 316L.
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AISI 304 vs 316L Stainless Steel Taps: Which Grade for Which Job
How AISI 304 and 316L stainless steel taps differ, when 316L's molybdenum content earns its extra cost, and how to specify the right grade for coastal, hard-water and commercial jobs.