Understanding Blickman Stainless Steel

How Does Blickman Engineer Stainless Steel to Optimize these Properties?

The secret is in the design, construction and finish of each piece of equipment going into the operating room.

1. Design―Blickman designs simple, clean lines, which expose smooth surfaces to air.

2. Construction:

Gauges―Because stainless steel is so strong, Blickman can use lighter gauges than if using other metals, such as aluminum and regular steel. However, the gauge must be heavy enough to withstand the tremendous heat generated when “heli-arc” welding the stainless steel into shape. Compare gauges among manufactured products: the lower the number, the heavier the gauge (or thicker the material.)

Welding―Stainless steel affords the only sure way of building a piece of equipment that will last. By fusing two pieces of stainless steel together, the combined product becomes even stronger (at weld) than before.

The arc welding required for metals other than stainless steel creates intense heat, precipitating carbon, which results eventually in corrosion. However, the heli-arc welding of stainless steel utilizes a shield, keeping heat at a minimum. The result is a smooth, clean weld with much less precipitation of carbon and far greater resistance to corrosion.

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