WIRE ROPE

BALUSTRADE

EDITION 2020

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STAINLESS STEEL INFORMATION

1.It is an often held belief that stainless steel is “maintenance free”. This however is not necessarily cor- rect. All grades of stainless steel are susceptible to some form of staining or discolouration and periodic cleaning is required.

2.Stainless steel, if not properly maintained will discolour via a process called tea staining.

3.The staining rate and the required maintenance of stainless steel is relative to its environment, surface finish, design, grade of material and exposure.

4.For example,

a.An outside balustrade installation along Melbourne’s Bayside or Coastal Areas would experience a faster rate of tea staining due to the environmental conditions and would therefore require more frequent maintenance than an indoor stairway balustrade installed in an inner Melbourne suburb of say - Blackburn.

b.Due to the relative smoothness of the surface finish, a stainless steel component with a satin finish will display signs of tea staining much sooner than a highly polished component of the same grade.

c.Designs that incorporate poor run off (rainwater / washing water / etc) provide areas for stagnant water to collect which may increase the likelihood of tea staining.

5.We therefore suggest that you enquire about appropriate products available for the cleaning and mainte- nance of stainless steel.

DISCLAIMER

1.The above information is only given as a guide or general information. If the information given is in- sufficient, or if you are not satisfied, or certain, we suggest you seek further advice from a professional metallurgist.

2.For safety, structural and strategic applications, independent engineering or specialist advice should be sought from the relevant authorities/experts. Based on this advice, our sales consultants can assist with the supply of rated fittings for these applications as recommended/nominated by your professional, qualified engineer. Under no circumstances is Keble’s Trading Pty Ltd or its staff authorized or qualified to make any recommendations whatsoever regarding design or selection of fittings for such applications.

3.Keble’s Trading makes no recommendations or claims for the performance and mechanical properties of Stainless Steel and accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any unsatisfactory outcome, unsuitable application or installation of these products.

4.Keble’s Trading Pty Ltd makes no recommendations and takes no responsibility for the use of any fastening system or products used in the installation of any components. The responsibility of the design and choice of fastener for compliance to Aust Standard and relevant codes lies soley with the purchaser. Please consult appropriate authorities and or the advice of professional persons for information on cor- rect design and installation techniques.

5.While every effort has been made to ensure that all information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of printing, Keble’s Trading Pty Ltd will not be held responsible for any errors, omissions or changes in dimensions at the time or after publication of this brochure. We therefore strongly advise that you check all item details with our sales staff at the time of ordering as changes may occur without prior notice.

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