Steel products have come a long way. And since its first production, steel has become a vital element in creating numerous products in a broad range of industries. The benefits of using steel products are numerous, and most of the manufacturing trade highly depends on it. A sample of an industry that relies on the strength of metal materials is the warehouse solution industry. Daywalk is dedicated to providing superior gear for safe storage of equipment in your warehouse, like metal stillages, pallet cages, steel pallet and more.

There are many types of steel, and the classifications depend on the features of the composition. Most have components such as carbon, phosphorus, and sulphur. While elements like Nickel, Boron, Copper, Selenium, Titanium, Tungsten, Cobalt, Chromium, Tantalum, and Columbium are added to improve the quality of steel materials and to help prevent the rapid spread of contamination of corrosion.

The Adverse Effects of Corrosion

Corrosion, or also commonly known as rust, is the number one weakness of all metal and steel products. It is contagious on other metallic surfaces and without proper care, could lead to property loss, damage, and even accidents. But corrosion can be prevented through purchasing durable metal products and through appropriate storage and maintenance of your gear.

Steel Surfaces

Just like other metal equipment, steel containers and pallets are designed to make storage last longer and achieve full protection on packages during stowing and shipping. But what happens if the pallet itself fails to stand up to the elements?

How to Properly Care for Steel Pallets:

• Store in right temperature areas. If your vicinity is humid, ventilation and insulation are necessary. During the hot season, an enclosed space could create condensation. Therefore, moisture can occur as a natural reaction to alleviate the heat. Those tiny droplets of water will then provide oxidation on any metal surface. And as a result, rust will develop quickly.

Because of its composition, steel materials are less susceptible to corrosion when stored in cold places. However, if it is exposed to extremely low temperatures for extended periods, it will become brittle and, later on, will become susceptible to cracking.

• Choosing the right coating for steel products can be difficult for the reason that some materials could not adapt well to the ingredients of a specific coat. For example, stainless steel is a kind of metal which is made more robust to resist water stagnancy to prevent corrosion.

But due to the demands of users and clients – applying final paint coating to meet the colour scheme or to brand the pallets with logos, it should come to their attention that not all layers are fit for specific metal materials. And in the long run, it could be the start of deterioration.

Fortunately, Daywalk specialises in steel pallet production that is more resistant to moisture than other brands. They even allow customised pallets through colour coding and brand imprinting to ensure quality service that meets the need of every customer.

• It is also crucial for warehouses to schedule proper maintenance and equipment check-ups to allow rust control.

Do you need to replace your pallets? Switch to steel pallet today and experience storage the Daywalk way. 

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