Short answer: Food and beverage plants rely on 304 and 316L stainless for tanks, pipe and surfaces, duplex for harsh duty, aluminum for light parts and coated steel for frames, all chosen for hygiene, cleanability and corrosion resistance with full food-grade certification.
At a Glance
Hygienic Surfaces
Tanks and pipe use 304 and 316L for a smooth, weldable, cleanable surface, detailed in our Stainless Steel Supplier range and the plate forms in our 304 Plate e 316 Plate pages; harsh duty adds our Duplex 2205 grade.
Finish and Cleanability
Surface finish and passivation decide cleanability, covered in our Surface Treatment Guide e Finishing Coating Guide; welding detail is in our Stainless Welding Guide.
Frames and Light Parts
Frames use coated or galvanized steel for washdown, and light parts use aluminum from our Aluminum Supplier with the coating choice in our Galvanized vs Stainless Guide.
Certification and Sourcing
Food-contact metal ships with full traceable certificate, verified by our Mill Test Certificate Guide e Quality Inspection Guide, packed per our Export Packing Guide.
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Domande frequenti
316L is preferred for corrosion and cleanability; 304 suits less aggressive duty.
316L resists salt, acid and cleaning chemicals better in food and beverage service.
Only food-grade coated frames and guards; surfaces in contact stay stainless.
Yes for aggressive, high-temperature or high-pressure duty like heat exchangers.
Mill cert with chemistry plus finish and cleanability verification before shipment.
Supply Food-Grade Metal with HXSCO
HXSCO supplies 304, 316L and duplex stainless plus coated steel and aluminum for food and beverage plants with food-grade certificate. Send your spec for a quote.