Check out our large selection of type 316 stainless steel tables - available in a wide variety of sizes and configurations (including with wheels, adjustable height, with shelves, and more).

When it comes to choosing work surfaces in the cleanroom industry, there’s only one type of material to be considered: 316 stainless steel. Type 316 stainless steel is rugged, resists heat and stands up to frequent cleanings, even with harsh chemicals and cleaning solutions.

What Is 316 Stainless Steel In Tables

The type 316 stainless steel that's used in cleanroom tables, shelves, lab benches, and other furniture and equipment is made of high-grade stainless steel alloy created with 2 to 3 percent molybdenum to enhance its durability.

The type 316 stainless steel blend, often referred to as marine-grade, wards off corrosion from acids, salts, and most chemicals including powerful disinfectants – making it one of the most popular surfaces for cleanrooms, labs, manufacturing facilities, and other sterile environments.

Properties Of 316 Stainless Steel In Tables

If you’re looking for a material that has hot strength characteristics, high creep strength at elevated temperatures, and fabrication characteristics similar to type 302 stainless steel, the 316 stainless steel is your best option. Type 316 stainless steel is a higher grade than type 304 stainless steel or type 340 stainless steel.

Also, type 316 stainless steel can be electropolished and won't pit. Because the surface of type 316 stainless steel is non-magnetic, it won't interfere with electronics, such as medical equipment, measuring devices, or computers.

If you've been price-shopping for stainless steel tables, you might have notice that type 430 stainless steel tables are less expensive than type 316 stainless steel tables, but 430 stainless steel is magnetic, and it's not as durable as 316.

Who Needs 316 Stainless Steel Tables?

All cleanroom facilities with purity control as a focus will benefit from type 316 stainless steel tables, furniture, and equipment. Type 316 stainless steel is standard in pharmaceutical, aerospace, photography, textile finishing, food preparation, marine, and hospital settings.

If you want to ensure that your cleanroom facility or lab stays clean, that your tables remain in good condition, and that the material won't interfere with electronics, type 316 stainless steel is the right choice for you!

Cleanroom World offers a variety of all-welded 316 stainless steel tables in varying heights and widths with supportive C-frame construction and optional casters.