What are the advantages of bright polished 316 stainless steel?
Chlorides in the marine environment are very corrosive to most metals. Beyond the reactivity of some grades of stainless steel, such as 304, 316 stainless steel is very resistant to this corrosive environment. This is why it is considered the only true marine grade stainless steel. Be sure to choose any product for your boat that only uses 316 stainless steel to maintain their look and strength. Atkins & Hoyle only uses 316 stainless steel. To increase the corrosive resistance and give a beautiful mirror look, we bright polish our stainless steel. This crucial step eliminates tiny cracks and holes in the exterior finish which is where the corrosion begins.
