Sugatsune Kogyo

Maintenance of stainless steel

2021-01-15T08:25:24.663Z

Stainless steel is rust-free, so maintenance is not necessary… Right? If only this were true! Even the best materials need maintenance to keep them looking new all the time. Just like all other materials in and around your house, stainless steel also gets dirty and will have to be cleaned regularly.

Contamination can also occur on stainless steel. Think of pollution from grease in the kitchen, handprints on stair railings and door handles, dust on stair gates, and pollution from weather influences on your balustrade.

Many people think that stainless steel is completely maintenance-free. The biggest and most persistent myth is that stainless steel cannot rust. Almost every day we explain to our customers that stainless steel must be cleaned and maintained, otherwise, rust can indeed occur on stainless steel. The most common form of rust on stainless steel is flash rust. Start cleaning immediately after using or installing your new stainless steel products. This increases the lifespan of your product and prevents problems due to pollution and corrosion. Furthermore, your stainless steel will continue to look nice and clean. In this blog, we explain how you can best do this.

How can you clean stainless steel?
There are countless cleaning products from many brands for sale for cleaning stainless steel. Chances are that you will no longer see the wood for the trees due to the large supply, because which cleaner do you use in which situation? Over the years, we have established experimentally that there is not just one cleaner that can be used in every situation to clean and maintain all your stainless steel handles.

There is a suitable cleaning agent for every situation. We can divide these into the following categories:

1. Maintenance immediately after installation
For stainless steel that is mounted outdoors, such as exterior door fittings and fences, the following applies: proper maintenance starts immediately after installation. A suitable agent for this is Innoshine B570.
Clean stainless steel that is installed indoors immediately after installation only with a soft, damp cloth.

2. Regular maintenance
Periodic maintenance of stainless steel indoors and outdoors is very easy and takes little time. The best cleaning agent for maintaining stainless steel is simply soapy water with lukewarm water. Regularly wipe stainless steel door fittings, balustrades, and house numbers with a damp cloth. This also applies to, for example, stainless steel banisters and extractor hoods.

In addition, you can use our stainless steel Cleaner Spray to give a nice shine to the stainless steel surface. This spray can be used both indoors and outdoors.

3. Tackling flash rust on stainless steel
Rust on stainless steel is the most misunderstood form of corrosion. You can read all about this in our blog about flash rust. To remove flash rust, we have included a special stainless steel rust treatment kit in our range. This kit is available in 100 ml and 250 ml and consists of a stainless steel rust remover and a stainless steel caretaker. The caretaker provides a protective layer on the stainless steel, which prevents new rust as much as possible.

4. Cleaning heavily soiled stainless steel
Stainless steel that has not had any maintenance for a long time can use a freshening up. Unmaintained stainless steel is often heavily soiled and can be recognized by green, brown-yellow, and dark spots. To clean this you can use Pelox stainless steel cleaner. This cleaning agent is based on acid and therefore has a great cleaning effect on highly contaminated surfaces with flash rust, grease, and oil contamination. Products based on an acid should be allowed to act for some time and then rinse with cold water.

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Please note: because this product contains acids, this cleaner can affect other materials. For this reason, you should not use this product on, for example, natural stone surfaces.

5. Brushing away scratches on stainless steel
Over time, light superficial scratches will appear here or there due to use, stupid bad luck, or accidents on, for example, your stainless steel table legs, stainless steel banisters, and stainless steel skirting boards. Unfortunately, you cannot escape this. If they are minor superficial scratches, consider treating them with a sanding fleece. This restores the K320 sharpening of stainless steel. However, we recommend only doing this if the scratch (es) really bothers you.

Note: sand in the direction of the grinding and not at right angles to it. If you do this, dull spots will appear that is very difficult or even impossible to remove. Never use steel wool to remove scratches on stainless steel.

Deep scratches must be removed mechanically. This is specialist work and should be left to the professional.

Do not use oil!
Last, but not least: do not use oil for cleaning stainless steel. From time to time we hear tips 'from grandmother's time', such as the tip that you could clean stainless steel with all kinds of oil, such as olive oil, lettuce oil, or baby oil. We absolutely do not recommend this when cleaning stainless steel. It is of course the case that a surface will shine nicely if you make it greasy with oil, but this is not cleaning. The grease that deposits on the stainless steel on, for example, an extractor hood in the kitchen is greasy in itself and must be hygienically cleaned.

Imagine that you lubricate a stainless steel surface, such as a banister, with baby oil. Anyone who grasps this railing gets greasy hands. This is then left in other places that they touch with their hands, such as door handles, cabinets, and even your own clothes, leaving greasy finger stains all over the place.

Expanding: more space, less daylight?

2020-07-26T18:41:30.094Z

Many people are currently renovating. Corona taught us that it should be cozy and comfortable at home. I see a lot of detailed plans in the showroom. An extension gives more space, but pay close attention to daylighting. It shouldn't get dark and gloomy in your living room. A steel facade for the extension is a stylish part of a good design. The slender steel ensures optimal light. The insulated profiles keep the room temperature comfortable.

Are you looking for a steel facade with French doors?

With beautiful steel patio doors you can involve your garden even more in your home. We apply the most modern techniques for you. This makes it possible to use steel doors in both indoor and outdoor situations. At the steel exterior doors , the thermal bridge interruption in the steel profile together with double or triple glass ensures that the heat stays inside. And all this without loss of elegance. So you don't have to choose between comfort and design! For stainless steel visit stainless steel hardware supplier in Mumbai.

Do you want to know what the costs are for a steel facade outside?

The largest item for our steel doors is labor (70%). Mail us your plans . We will accurately calculate how much work goes into your doors. If you value craftsmanship, we are on the same page. A tour of the steel workshop makes you realize how much time and attention is put into your steel frames. The steel profiles and the technique to be processed is approximately 30% of the total. Whether a steel facade is slightly larger or smaller, you will not notice in the price. It's the same amount of work. The structure of the price of a steel facade for indoors is the same: 70% labor and 30% material.

Reference project steel facade outside: How to bring outside light inside.

How does it look? Take a look at this steel facade in Made , near Breda. What is striking about the exterior facade of this garden room are the narrow, well-insulated profiles and the secure three-point closure. This sustainable solution provides a surprising transition from the inside to the outside. We use the garden room as a cozy consultation room in our showroom. You also find soft close door hinges in Mumbai.

The steel fronts in this extension ensure optimal light

Steel facade living room and new extension

Place a steel facade between the living room and the new extension to enhance the extension. Now that you can close it, you will discover that this will be the coziest place in the house. Just find a recipe for a tasty Mocha cappuccino. Melt two cubes of chocolate in red-hot espresso…

Reference project steel facade inside: Dynamic Design.

How do we proceed? This showcase is about a steel facade in Amsterdam. Please note the special division of this project. The playful use of compartments in different sizes makes the design much more dynamic than if all compartments were the same. Of course there is a formula (golden ratio) behind the design.

Industrial exhibition

Our showroom and studio are one. The products speak for themselves, in an environment that inspires. Do you have questions? Shoot one of our professionals. They tell everything from their heart. You could perhaps better describe our showroom and workshop as an industrial exhibition that stimulates your imagination and creativity. "When I walk here, I want to get started right away!" Said one visitor. Let's agree, we can deliver within 8 weeks.

Hinges And Paumelles Hinges provide by Sugatsune Kogyo

2020-04-30T16:13:33.169Z

We can supply stainless steel hinges and hinges in various sizes and designs, in stainless steel 304 and / or with a matt black coating for an industrial look. For every door you will find a suitable hinge or the right hinge at RVS Land. Read more about the different versions at the bottom of this page to make the right choice for your situation.

The Difference Between A Hinge And A Hinge

A hinge consists of two parts, which are held together by a pin. It is not possible to disassemble the plates and lift the door out of the hinge.

A hinge consists of two separate parts, with the hole in one part fitting exactly around the pin in the other part. This makes it possible, unlike with a hinge, to lift the door out of the hinge. This can be useful if, for example, painting is required.

Mounting a hinge is easier than mounting a hinge, because both parts can be mounted separately before they are pushed together. With a hinge, the two parts must be mounted on the door and the frame at the same time.

Stainless Steel Hinges And Hinges For Interior And Exterior Doors

• Ball bearing hinge: the points of application of the two plates rest on ball bearings. Ball bearing hinges allow smoother movement of the door compared to “normal” hinges.

• Plain bearing hinge: The pivot point of the hinge is placed off-center, so no knotting in the frame is necessary. Thanks to the plastic self-lubricating plain bearings, you do not suffer from metal shavings and the hinges are low-maintenance.

• Security hinge: extra heavy burglar-resistant security fittings with a thieves claw, SKG *** quality mark and the Police Quality Mark for Safe Living (PKVW). These hinges are suitable for front doors, rear doors, garage doors and garden doors.

•Invisible hinge: this hinge is concealed in the door, making it invisible when the door is closed.

• Hinge: A hinge consists of two uneven plates that fit together, one with a hole and one with a pin.

• Ball-bearing split hinge: a hinge where the pivot pin rotates on a ball bearing, which means that they can bear a greater weight than hinges and are particularly suitable for external doors.

• Pivot hinge: this hinge is suitable for pivot doors, the attachment points of which are located at the top and bottom of the door, making it a pivoting movement. With a pivot door, a frame is not necessary, which creates a sleek look.