2b Sheet Metal Finish

Sometimes bright annealing or annealing and pickling can be performed.

2b sheet metal finish.

Considered the most widely used surface finish 2b is the basis for most polished and brushed finishes. So the common processing involves cold rolling heat treatment and skin pass on roughened rolls. It is worth keeping in mind that incorrect surface treatment can result in irreversible damage. Typical uses for a standard 2b finish include non decorative or functional sheet metal products industrial refrigeration equipment chemical plant and plumbing fixtures.

304 stainless steel sheet 2b finish is austenitic meaning it will not attract or hold a magnet. Our 316l stainless steel sheet 2b finish will not have a protective film to prevent scratching so the 316l stainless steel will commonly have scratching not gouging from when it is cut to size fabricated shipped etc. It is suitable for a wide range of stainless steel applications and wide range of subsequent polishing processes such as satin finishing. This achieves a.

The result is a low reflective stainless steel finish. It is a uniform matt surface on both sides of the sheet. 316l stainless steel sheet 2b finish has a mill finish which is smooth and not the brushed finish commonly seen on kitchen appliances. It resembles a very hazy mirror with some reflection evident.

Stainless steel with a 2b finish is generally used for bakeware and flatware plumbing fixtures solar panels industrial equipment and wheel covers. 2r bright annealed this finish is also produced by cold rolling and de scaling but in this case the final annealing is done in a controlled atmosphere furnace. 2d this finish is also achieved by cold rolling heat treating and pickling but unlike 2b does not receive the light rolling. It usually starts with a 2b or 2r mill finish.

Product with 2b finish is normally supplied in the annealed plus lightly cold rolled condition unless a tensile rolled harder and stronger product is specified. This is a general purpose cold rolled finish. Such common stainless steel grades as 201 304 304l and 316l come in a standard 2b finish. This finish provides a nice bright brushed appearance that will withstand daily use and mask the fingerprints scuffs scratches etc.

2b bright cold rolled a bright cold rolled finish is the most commonly mill finish for light gauge stainless steel sheet. Bright annealed ba finish a smooth bright reflective finish typically produced by cold rolling followed by annealing in a protective atmosphere so as to prevent oxidation and. Typical uses for 2b finish include non decorative or functional sheet metal products industrial refrigeration equipment chemical plant and plumbing fixtures. As an example there is no repair procedure for a process tank delivered with a cold rolled bright finish 2b finish.

The 2b mill finish is achieved with an additional light cold roll pass and is the standard finish for 201 301 304 304l and 316l stainless steel.