Stainless Steel fittings, also known as inox steel or inox are defined as steel alloy fittings with a minimum of 10.5 or 11% chromium content by mass. Stainless Steel fittings do not stain, corrode or rust as easily as steel fittings, but it’s not stain-proof. When the alloy type and grade are not detailed it’s called corrosion-resistant steel or CRES. These particular fittings are popular in the aviation industry. To suit the environment to which the material will be subjected in its lifetime, manufactures use different grades and surface finishes of stainless steel. Stainless steel fittings are used where both the properties of steel and resistance to corrosion are required. The difference between carbon steel and Read more