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Stainless Steel

We use industry standard AISI304 grade stainless steel. Tubular sections are formed from sheets that have been
pickled and passivated to ensure the metal is free of contaminants that may otherwise result in corrosion. Each
frame is welded by hand, and each weld individually pickled. The completed frames are satin finished by hand to
ensure a consistent and smooth finish.
When exposed to atmospheric air, stainless steel forms a natural passive layer that protects the base metal from
corrosion. In corrosive environment such as the salt-laden air near coastal settings, airborne contaminants can
disturb the protective passive layer. This will manifest itself as a light brown tarnishing, often referred to as “tea
staining”. This tarnishing has no impact on the performance of the metal and can be minimised by cleaning the
furniture regularly with a mild soapy solution, preferably applied with a light abrasive such as 3M Scotchbrite®. We
recommend the use of powder coated stainless for coastal settings where a minimum of cleaning is of importance.

Aluminium

The raw material required for aluminium is one of the most abundant minerals on earth. Aluminium’s low weight to
strength ratio makes it ideal for outdoor furniture. We use a multitude of alloys and a combination of die cast and
extruded components.
The frames are welded by hand using essentially the same technique used for rugged downhill mountain bikes.
The finished frames are pre-treated, then powder coated. The pre-treatment ensures excellent coating adhesion
and eliminates the risk of large scale coating failure that would otherwise be the result of moisture reaching the
base metal through scratches in the coating that will occur in everyday use.
Aluminium furniture produced by Quality Works contains 70% recycled aluminium.

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