Best Type of Stainless Steel For Outdoor Kitchens
NOVO, HONE, and ALTA grills represent the culmination of decades of outdoor cooking system design and innovation. In choosing built in grills and equipment for your complete outdoor kitchen, it is very important to understand the different types of stainless steel utilized in outdoor products. One of the most important considerations when purchasing stainless steel appliances is the grade of steel.
Stainless steel contains iron, manganese, silicon, carbon, and frequently significant amounts of nickel and molybdenum. Stainless steel contains a minimum of 10.5% chromium, which allows for a protective layer inhibiting staining and rusting. Stainless steel is the perfect metal for outdoor kitchens; however, there is a difference in grades and quality the consumer should be familiar with.
The most common type of stainless steel utilized in luxury grills is 304 stainless steel. This is an easily recognizable sign of quality in a residential grill. It is a T 300 Series Austenitic stainless steel, It has a minimum of 18% chromium and 8% nickel combined with a maximum of 0.08% carbon. This alloy results in an extremely durable, high level of corrosion resistance, with a beautiful finish. 304 stainless steel is smooth, sleek, and non-magnetic. NOVO and HONE series grills are constructed using 304 Stainless Steel.
Commonly used in Japan and becoming more common in the US, 443 stainless steel is a Ferritic alloy that consists of 21% chromium along with titanium and extremely low amounts of carbon. Together, these elements give 443 stainless a strong resistance to corrosion, especially against moisture and salt. Although most Ferritic alloys cannot compete with Austenitic alloys in terms of durability, the high level of Chromium in 443 makes it at least as corrosion resistant as 304 without the addition of nickel or molybdenum. When compared to 304, 443 expands even less with
heat, which means less stress and less warping. Unlike 304 stainless steel, 443 is magnetic, but do not mistake this premium grade of steel for cheaper and less durable varieties like 430 and 201. ALTA series grills are constructed using 443 Stainless Steel.
NOVO, HONE & ALTA series grills are crafted from the highest quality stainless steel, and are designed to be the centerpiece of your backyard entertainment area. Our powerful burners and professional grade features ensure NOVO grills are the premium grills available for outdoor kitchens.