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Railings & Balustrades
Which grade of SS does Jindal Stainless supply?
Jindal Stainless supplies the Lean Duplex (32101), EN1.4162 stainless steel, which is considered one of the best grades of stainless steel for both indoor and outdoor as it is best known for its ease of cleaning and its excellent durability.
What are the benefits of using stainless steel in railings and balustrades?
Using stainless steel railings and balustrades has many advantages when selecting barrier materials as stainless steel stands out due to its unique combination of qualities and advantages. The first one is the fact that stainless steel is 100% recyclable and far better for the environment than any other material.
It differs from regular steel as it has several elements added to it to make it resistant to corrosion. Stainless steel is much more long-lasting and needs low maintenance than any other material. It is a flexible material, making it convenient to use and easy to mould. It also has a superior strength-to-weight ratio.
Moreover, stainless steel is highly affordable and aesthetically pleasing, offering consumers different designs to choose from. Therefore, whether the structure to be designed is indoors or outdoors, stainless steel is more than up to the task of keeping your family and friends safe.
A brief about the railings and balustrades.
A balustrade is a row of small columns topped by a rail, and the term is derived from the form’s vertical vase-like posts, which are called balusters. Basically, it is a set of posts or a screen to prevent people from falling over the edge of stairs, a balcony, etc. From cordoning off areas for privacy to providing safety and support for people using stairs, balustrades are also used to enhance architectural aesthetics and add visual and physical balance to staircases. And, a handrail is the railing that runs alongside a staircase which one grips with their hand as you walk up or down the steps to guide and steady yourself.
Why choose Jindal Stainless?
Jindal Stainless is India's largest producer and the top supplier of stainless steel in 200, 300, 400, and duplex-grade stainless steel. The Company carries five decades of experience in the stainless steel industry with a firm focus on customer needs. The Company has won the confidence of its clients by excelling in every aspect, whether it is product quality or customizing the product as per the requirement. That is the reason why Jindal Stainless is the most trusted supplier of stainless steel in India and abroad.
CASE STUDY:
The Skyway bridge in Florida consists of two long beam bridges joined by a central cable-stayed bridge that crosses Lower Tampa Bay to link Terra Ceia, Florida, to St. Petersburg, Florida.
But unfortunately, the 190-foot top has also attracted a large number of people who desire to take their own life, and the cases were increasing year by year. So to solve this problem, the state decided to add a fence.
Our Lean Duplex Stainless Steel - UNS 32101, EN 1.4162 travelled all the way to Florida to be used to prevent suicide cases.
Before the installation of the safety fence, suicides from the Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge averaged between 12 and 15 a year, which was then reduced to almost zero after the installation. The safety fence is made of stainless steel and is nearly 11 feet tall. The fence extends to the point where the bridge is just 50 feet over the water on each side of the span. The top of the opening connecting the northbound and southbound spans is not taller.
Click the link to read more about the details of the stainless steel "life-saving" fences:-
Credits- Bay News 9
