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Stainless Steel Sheets for Furniture Manufacturing: 304/201 Selection and 4 Part Lists

In furniture manufacturing, we have organized four parts using stainless steel: commonly used 304 / 201 / 304L, with thickness ranging from 0.8–5 mm.

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Selection and specifications for light industry production line: Stainless rollers, cylinders, and frames (schematic; actual selection based on medium, temperature, and drawings)

Four parts and material list

Part / ComponentRecommended designationSize / ThicknessSurfaceTable failuresStandards
Hinges for furniture304/2011.8–5mmBuff/Dome/GlitterRepetitive opening and closing wear + sweat + cleaning agents; ASS 500h grade 10QB/T 2189；GB/T 3325；QB/T 3827
Three-section slides304/2011.0–2.0mm2B/Gold platingRepeated pulling and wear + structural deformation; load capacity 200N; ASS 500h 10QB/T 2454；QB/T 3827；QB/T 3832
Handles/lock panels304/2010.8–2.0mmBuff/Dome/Finger-resistantFrequent touch + sweat + cleaning agentsGB/T 3325；QB/T 3827
Stainless cabinet bodies/countertops304L/316L0.8–3.0mm2B/Buff/Raised patternsHumidity + food contact + cleaning agents; antibacterial rate 99.9%GB/T 3280；GB 4806.9；QB/T 4371
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Common stainless steel used in furniture industry?

  • Top 4 parts: 304 (3), 201 (3), 304L (1).
  • Consider hardness for wear components.
  • High cleaning and disinfection increase corrosion risk.
  • Thickness range: 0.8–5 mm.

Thicker plates are welded structures, thinner ones formed pieces.

Common issues
Which stainless steel is used most in furniture industry?
Top parts by count: 304 (3), 201 (3), 304L (1).
Specific part depends on media and temperature, e.g., saltwater countertop requires 316L instead of 304.
Which components are prone to failure?
Typical example: "Three-section slider" - repeated pulling wear + weight deformation; strength 200N; ASS 500h grade 10; recommended 304/201, size 1.0–2.0mm. For this condition, specify media concentration, temperature, and cleaning method in design.

What thickness is needed?

201Thickness range: 0.8–5 mm. Thin plates consider forming and surface quality, thick ones welding strength; different manufacturers may have varying values, review your drawings or conditions.304Related materials and adjacent industries304LMaterial and specifications316LMaterial and specificationsAgricultural food processingFood ProcessingFood manufacturingFood ManufacturingBeer, beverage, and refined tea manufacturingBeverage & Brewing
Applications4
Thickness0.8–5mm
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