8K Stainless Steel Mirror Plate Introduction
8K Stainless steel mirror plate refers to a type of stainless steel plate that has undergone a specific surface treatment to achieve a highly reflective and mirror-like finish. That is, it uses an abrasive slurry to polish the stainless steel plate surface through polishing equipment to make the surface brightness as clear as a mirror and can reflect other objects.
What Does the “8K” Mean?
The term “8K” refers to the level of reflectivity and clarity of the surface.
Among them, 8 represents the surface finish of the stainless steel plate, and “K” is the reflectance grade after polishing. Therefore, the 8k is the mirror grade embodied in stainless steel as it has a high reflectivity and clear reflection image.
In addition, it is worth noting that the higher the value of “K”, the higher the process requirements, and the higher the price certain.
8K Stainless Steel Mirror Plate Specification
| Raw Material | stainless steel plate |
| Standard | JIS, AISI, ASTM, DIN, SUS,EN,GB |
| Certifications | ISO 9001, SGS, BV |
| Grades | 304, 310, 316, 321, 410, 410, etc |
| Thickness | 0.5 – 20 mm or as customer’s requirements |
| Width | 600 -1500 mm or as customer’s requirements |
| Length | 800 – 2000 mm or as customer’s requirements |
| Surface Brightness | 8k |
| Processing service | bending, welding, punching, cutting, etc |
| Package | single-sided protective film for better protection of the mirror surface |
| Delivery time | within 7-10 working days |
8K Stainless Steel Mirror Plate Manufacturing Process
The manufacturing process of 8K mirror stainless steel plates involves several steps, including:
1. Preparing: prepare the stainless steel plates we will use.
2. Grinding: The stainless steel plate will be ground to remove any surface defects, such as scratches, pits, or rough spots. This step is crucial for achieving a smooth and uniform surface.
3. Buffing: The plate is then buffed with a series of progressively finer abrasives to further smooth the surface and prepare it for the final polishing.
4. Polishing: The plate is polished with a special polishing compound and a rotating cloth wheel. This step is repeated with finer and finer polishing compounds until the desired level of reflectivity is achieved.
5. Cleaning: After polishing, the plate is thoroughly cleaned to remove any polishing compounds or other contaminants.
6. Final Inspection: The plate is inspected to ensure that the mirror finish is uniform and free of defects.
8K Stainless Steel Mirror Plate Features
1. Good Corrosion Resistance
Even after 8K polishing, the surface of the mirror stainless steel plate will continue to be oxidized to form a Cr2O3 protective film. Therefore, its corrosion resistance is not reduced, which is still resistant to atmospheric, water, and chemical corrosion. But it should be clear that after 8K grinding, the grinding fluid on the surface must be clear and clean to prevent residues, otherwise it will affect the corrosion resistance of the material to a certain extent.
2. Good Durability
It contains high-strength chemicals that can effectively resist UV damage. In other words, it is not easily damaged.
3. Good Heat Resistance
It can maintain stable performance in high-temperature environments.
4. Good Processing Performance
The 8k mirror stainless steel plate is malleable and can be cut and welded easily to have many styles and shapes. Meanwhile, people can stretch it or punch holes in it.
5. Mirror-like Finish
It has a highly reflective and mirror-like appearance that can be used to create a bright and attractive space. Besides, it does not easily leave fingerprints and stains.
6. Strong Decorative Effect
Due to its unique appearance, it is widely used in decoration and interior design. Moreover, it can be color-plated to provide different aesthetics and decoration effects.
8K Stainless Steel Mirror Plate Applications
Due to its attractive finish and great durability, the 8k stainless steel mirror plate can find itself in various applications. It includes:
Indoor and outdoor building decorations like ceiling, curtain wall, and cladding
Household appliances
Food processing
Elevator decoration
Industrial decoration
Facility decoration
Car interior and exterior decoration
Accessories
8k Stainless Steel Mirror Plate Inspection Standards
To ensure product quality and performance, a set of strict inspection standards must be developed. Hence, Gnee introduces an example of the inspection standards for 8k stainless steel mirror plates:
1. Appearance Inspection Standard
– Inspection standards: there are no obvious scratches, pits, bubbles, sediments, or other defects on the surface.
– Judgment method: observation with the naked eye or inspection with the aid of a microscope.
2. Smoothness Testing Standard
– Inspection standards: use a finished instrument to ensure the finish is within the specified range.
– Judgment method: the smoothness value should meet the specified standards.
3. Hardness Testing Standard
– Inspection standards: use a hardness testing instrument to measure the hardness value to ensure it is within the specified hardness range.
– Judgment method: the hardness value should meet the specified standards.
4. Corrosion Resistance Inspection Standard
– Inspection standard: expose the 8k stainless steel mirror sheet to a simulated corrosion environment and observe whether it is affected by corrosion.
– Judgment method: there is no corrosion or the corrosion condition meets the specified standards.
5. Heat Resistance Test Standard
– Inspection standard: place the 8k stainless steel mirror plate in a high-temperature environment to observe whether its performance is normal.
– Judgment method: the performance is normal or meets the specified standards.
6. Geometric Dimensions Inspection Standard
– Inspection standards: measure the thickness, width, and length of the 8k stainless steel mirror plate and compare it with the standard requirements.
– Judgment method: dimensions should comply with specified standards.
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