Engraved Stainless Steel Plaques
Name Plates and Signs

When considering materials for plaques, stainless steel presents a distinct set of advantages and challenges compared to traditional brass. Here's a more detailed look:

Durability and Maintenance:

A primary benefit of stainless steel is its exceptional resistance to tarnishing and corrosion. Unlike brass, which requires regular polishing to maintain its luster, stainless steel retains its pristine appearance with minimal upkeep. This makes it particularly well-suited for outdoor applications and environments where exposure to the elements is a concern.

Furthermore, stainless steel's inherent hardness provides superior resistance to scratches and dents, ensuring that plaques maintain their integrity over time. This durability translates to a longer lifespan, reducing the need for replacements.

Engraving and Cost:

However, the hardness of stainless steel also presents a challenge when it comes to engraving. The material's robust nature makes it more difficult to work with, requiring specialised tools and techniques. This increased difficulty translates to a higher cost compared to engraving on softer materials like brass.

Aesthetic and Applications:

Stainless steel is very well suited to environments that require a very hard wearing product, like in public spaces, or coastal locations.

The material's resilience makes it ideal for applications where longevity and minimal maintenance are paramount, such as memorial plaques, architectural signage, and industrial labeling.

Images
We can include simple images on the signs. We have a selection CLICK HERE - or you can send in you own artwork - It must be a clean silhouette style image without any very fine lines or shades  The cost is £12.50 per standard image up to 100mm. Click here for costs of larger images or your own artwork.

Wooden Backing Boards
We can supply wooden backing boards if required. They are usually made in Oak. However we do have  other timbers - eg Sapele which is similar to mahogany and Iroko - similar to teak and needing very little maintenance.
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