Stainless steel fittings are mainly used in kitchen appliances such as water sinks and electrical and gas water heaters, while household appliances mainly include the drum of fully automatic washing machines. From the perspective of energy conservation and environmental protection such as recycling, the demand for stainless steel is expected to further expand.
Stainless steel fittings are mainly used in the transportation field for exhaust systems of railway vehicles and automobiles, which is the largest application area of stainless steel fittings. Since the 1980s, railway transportation vehicles and passenger vehicles have been manufactured in bulk using stainless steel, which has improved the service life of transportation vehicles and passenger vehicles, reduced usage costs, and improved transportation efficiency. In recent years, with the development of urban rail transit, the use of stainless steel vehicles has been continuously increasing from safety and economic considerations.
Stainless steel fittings have seen a sharp increase in demand in the construction industry recently, such as the use of stainless steel exterior decorative materials for protective devices in Singapore's subway stations. For example, after 1980 in Japan, the amount of stainless steel used in the construction industry increased by about four times, mainly used for roofs, interior and exterior decorations of buildings, and structural materials.
Stainless steel fittings are used in the civil engineering field, and stainless steel is used in Japan's dam suction towers. In cold regions of Europe and America, stainless steel reinforcement is used to prevent freezing of highways and bridges by sprinkling salt. In the future, stainless steel will make a difference in the market in this field.
Stainless steel fittings have excellent properties that other metals do not have, and are a material with excellent durability and recyclability. In response to the changes of the times in the future, stainless steel will be widely used in various fields.