When looking at 304 stainless steel verse 316, they are quite similar in appearance. However, 304 and 316 stainless steel do have considerable differences about them. Read below to see which type of stainless steel is best for your facility needs.
304 grade stainless steel is the most widely used grades for laboratory use. This versatile grade is great for many different applications due to it’s resistance to oxidation, corrosion, and general wear and tear. Type 304 is easy to fabricate and clean, enabling users to rest assured that their working environments stay contaminant-free.
316 can be used as a more heavy-duty alternative to 304. Type 316 is superior in it’s ability to resist corrosion and chemical damage, making it a go-to for demanding laboratory applications. While 316 tends to cost more up-front, it will serve as a long term investment and will need to be repaired and replaced far less than it’s alternatives.
Stainless steel offers high yield strength even at elevated temperatures. It is a preferred choice if durability and longevity are primary concerns. In the long run, stainless steel is the most cost effective investment in lab and industrial settings.
When handled properly, stainless steel offers top-of-the-line protection against damage caused by moisture or corrosive substances.
Smooth radius corners and non-porous surfaces make sanitation easy.
Stainless is both made from recyclable materials and is a recyclable material itself.
Food processing areas greatly benefit from stainless steel cabinets, because it is easy to clean and maintain.
Stainless steel cabinets are great for cannabis labs due to its moisture resistance and sterile properties.
Stainless steel casework has smooth radius corners and non-porous surfaces make sanitation easy for medical labs.
Regular facility cleaning is key when animals are present, and stainless steel is the most durable material for that purpose.
Just like pathology labs, stainless steel cabinets are common in autopsy spaces due to their high chemical resistance from constant exposure to strong chemcials and substances.
When handled properly, stainless steel cabinets offer top-of-the-line protection against damage caused by moisture or corrosive substances in agriculture usage.
Stainless steel cabinets are common in pathology labs because they can handle constant exposure to harsh chemicals such as formaldehyde.
Routine disinfection procedures in clean rooms require durable materials such as stainless steel that can withstand constant chemical stress.
Cabinet Tops
Top & Intermediate Channels
Cabinet Gables, Bottoms Toe Kicks, Outer Door & Drawer Front Panels, Table Frames Filler Panels, Sloping Tops, Cabinet Leveler Support
Drawer Bodies, Shelves, Door & Drawer Liners, Removable Backs ,Drawer Suspension, Hinge Plates, Shelf Clips
To select a casework option for a quote, click on the desired configuration image below the titles.
Note: For visual aspects the following renders are metal powder-coated, this is not how your actual stainless steel casework will look like when you order from us.
Heights: 29″, 32″, 35″, 41″
Widths: 12″, 15″, 18″, 21″, 24″, 30″, 36″, 42″, 48″
Depths: 18″, 22″
Drawers: 0 to 6
Doors: 0 to 2
Base cabinets with widths less than 30″ will have 1 door.
Base cabinets with widths of 30″ or more will have 2 doors.
Door Hinge: Left Hinge, Right Hinge, or Double Door
Locks: Yes/No
Pulls: Aluminum or Wire Stainless Pull
Base laboratory cabinets are standard floor-mounted casework. Base cabinets are the true soul of the lab. They set the tone for the space and provide easy access to materials,
tools, or whatever you use in your facility that you need at your disposal.
Heights: 29″, 32″, 35″, 41″
Widths: 15″, 18″, 21″, 24″, 30″, 36″, 42″, 48″, 52″, 58″
Depths: 18″, 22″
Doors: 1 to 2
Sink cabinets with widths less than 30″ will have 1 door.
Sink cabinets with widths of 30″ or more will have 2 doors.
Door Hinge: Left Hinge, Right Hinge, or Double Doors
Widths > 24″ will have double doors.
Locks: Yes/No
Pulls: Aluminum or Wire Stainless Pull
Sink laboratory cabinets can have undermount, drop-in, or integral sinks in the tops. While usually present in a run of base cabinetry, a sink cabinet can be placed a the end cap of a lab island to create an easily-accessible workstation.
Heights: 18″, 24″, 30″, 36″, 42″, 48″
Widths: 12″, 15″, 18″, 21″, 24″, 30″, 36″, 42″, 48″
Depths: 13″, 16″
Door Type: Solid, Acrylic, Glass, Open (no doors)
Door Hinge: Left Hinge, Right Hinge, or Double Doors
Widths > 24″ will have double doors.
Locks: Yes/No
Pulls: Aluminum or Wire Stainless Pull
As the name implies, these are your standard wall mounted laboratory casework. Alternatively, these can be placed mounted to uprights as upper cabinetry for workbenches and islands.
Heights: 84″
Widths: 12″, 15″, 18″, 21″, 24″, 30″, 36″, 42″, 48″
Depths: 13″, 16″, 18″, 22″
Door Type: Solid, Acrylic, Glass, Open (no doors)
Door Hinge: Left Hinge, Right Hinge, or Double Doors
Widths > 24″ will have double doors.
Locks: Yes/No
Pulls: Aluminum or Wire Stainless Pull
Tall laboratory cabinets are the perfect storage solution for storing more in a smaller footprint.
Heights: 29″, 32″, 35″, 41″
Widths: 15″, 18″, 21″, 24″, 30″, 36″, 42″, 48″, 52″, 58″
Depths: 18″, 22″
Drawers: 1 to 2
1 drawer for widths ≤ 24”
2 drawers for width ≥ 30”
Pulls: Aluminum or Wire Stainless Pull
Waste bin laboratory cabinets provide a discreet way to throw away trash and debris to ensure your environment is always clean and clear.
Heights: 29″, 32″, 35″
Widths: 24″*, 30″, 36″, 42″, 48″
Single Door & Hinge Direction only for 24″
Depths: 18″, 22″
Door Hinge: Left Hinge, Right Hinge, or Double Doors
2 doors for widths ≥ 30”
Flammable laboratory cabinets are a great option if you need to store hazardous materials in a safe space. Each is powder-coated with an interior plasti-coat for chemical resistance against hazardous materials present in the substances.
Heights: 29″, 32″, 35″
Widths: 24″*, 30″, 36″, 42″, 48″
Single Door & Hinge Direction only for 24″
Depths: 18″, 22″
Door Hinge: Left Hinge, Right Hinge, or Double Doors
2 doors for widths ≥ 30”
Just like, flammable cabinets, acid laboratory cabinets are a great option if you need to store hazardous materials in a safe space. Each is powder-coated with an interior plasti-coat for chemical resistance against hazardous materials present in the substances.
Heights: 02″, 04″
Widths:
02″ (without drawers): 24″-84″
04″ (without drawers): 19″-90″
04″ (with drawers): 24″-84″
Depths:
02″ (without drawers): 18″, 22″”
04″ (without drawers): 18″, 22″, 29″
04″ (with drawers): 22″, 29″
Locks: Yes/No
Only for 04″ aprons with drawers
Pulls: Aluminum or Wire Stainless Pull
Only 04″ aprons with drawers
Aprons are a great addition to your casework to create knee space for working or a storage area for
mobile cabinets.
To view more of our metal laboratory casework offerings, click to view our catalog below.
The metal we use in our laboratory casework is SEFA-8 tested to meet the standards for laboratory casework use.
Notes:
Browse through to see some of our past projects. No project is too big or small for us to handle. From wall cabinets and tall storage to base cabinets and mobile our stainles steel range is limitless. For more pictures of our stainless steel capabilitites, head over to our client gallery.
We take pride in following industry standards of quality and sustainability. All of our products are tested, certified and sourced in a manner consistent with latest guidelines.
