Technical Information

Why Blickman Uses Stainless Steel for Operating Room Equipment?

Because of all metals available, stainless steel is the strongest, has the greatest corrosion resistance, minimizes explosion hazards, and requires the least maintenance.

1. Strength―Steel, itself, as compared to other metals, is tougher. When (type 304 / 18-8SS) nickel and chrome are added to become stainless steel, it becomes tougher still, and its surface becomes denser. Moreover, its surface doesn’t chip or peel off.

2. Corrosion Resistance―Chromium, when added to steel, unites with oxygen to form an invisible surface layer. This chromium oxide surface is tough, resists most chemical attachments, and is self-renewing in the presence of air. Nickel further improves corrosion-resistance and “ductability” (i.e., workability or formability.) Nickel also makes stainless steel non-magnetic.

3. Maintenance Ease―Exposing a clean, smooth surface to the air, combined with regular cleaning, is the ONLY surface protection that stainless steel requires.

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