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Acesita Stainless Steel Present Everywhere

Acesita Stainless Steel

Open these pages and discover why the Acesita Stainless Steel is being more and more used in a wide range of sectors throughout Brazil.

We believe in steel and in you.

Established in 1944, today Acesita is one of the most modern and productive steel companies in the world. It features the only integrated plant for the production of flat stainless steel and silicon steel in Latin America. The company is controlled by some Brazilian pension funds and by the European group Arcelor, the world's number one in steel production volume. Today, Acesita's production scale is consistent with global standards. Besides supplying Brazil's domestic market, the company exports more than half of its stainless steel production, with the support of the Arcelor Group worldwide distribution structure. At Acesita, social responsibility is taken seriously. The company is committed to the well-being of its employees and to the social and economic development of the region where it operates. Through the action of Fundao Acesita (Acesita Foundation), the company maintains several programs at Vale do Ao (Steel Valley), such as professional training, support to small businesses, regional economic development, employment and income generation, and also specific programs for the support of formal education, culture, community work and environmental protection. Acesita is a company that cares for the well-being of people, of the environment and of the planet. It promotes a relationship of mutual growth with the communities through projects as Andanas (Adventures), Sade (Health), Gerao de Renda (Income Generation), Gesto Participativa (Participative Management), Construindo o Saber (Building Knowledge) and many others. Social Responsibility is also one of the principles of our company. The Acesita industrial complex is located in the municipality of Timteo, in the Vale do Ao (Steel Valley) region, in the state of Minas Gerais. It has an installed capacity to produce 900,000 tons of liquid steel per year. This is Acesita. A company that is present in the future.

Acesita

Introduction

Acesita Stainless Steel: you use it even without knowing it.

Enjoying a dinner by candlelight, taking a hot bath, driving around, walking about the streets of a beautiful city: many good things of life include some amount of stainless steel. This is because one may find Acesita Stainless Steel even in places where one wouldn't imagine. Cutlery and tableware, liquid containers, exhaust systems for vehicles and even materials used in architecture and civil engineering, for applications such as bus shelters and building faades; all of them are made of stainless steel. Stainless steel has many applications due to its quality and it is due to its quality that the name Acesita Stainless Steel is present in Brazil's best brands.

Stainless Steel

Steel-solid quality.

First of all, stainless steel is beautiful. This is why it is used by brands that have the aesthetics of their products as a differential feature. But beauty alone is not enough. In their daily life, your clients will discover the advantages of owning a product made of Acesita Stainless Steel.

Main attributes:

High resistance to corrosion. Resistance to high temperatures. High shaping capacity: stainless steel is flexible and easy to shape. High mechanical resistance. Versatility and strong aesthetic appeal. Simple routine cleaning. 100% recyclable: it is environmentally friendly. It is an inert material, i.e. it doesn't taste, smell nor does it release any metals. Durability: when something is made of stainless steel, it is made to last for a long time. Low maintenance cost.

Life is healthier with Acesita Stainless Steel.

One of the most well-known applications of stainless steel is in household utilities. Products that are present in the daily life of consumers, such as cutlery, professional knifes, pots, and tableware, feature recognized advantages when they are made of stainless steel. Stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosion, thus keeping the products original qualities for a long time. Due to its nonporous smooth surface (similar to glass), it makes it difficult for food to accumulate and facilitates cleaning, thus preventing the proliferation of bacteria in utensils. It is the ideal material for applications where this contamination risk exists (it retains ten times less microbes than plastic or enameled steel), thus contributing to the asepsis and hygiene required for health and food handling. It also doesn't alter the smell, colour and taste of food and beverages, since it doesn't release metal particles, even if they remain in contact for a long time. Applications to this sector include:
APPLICATIONS Spoons, forks and kitchenware Table knifes Professional knifes Pots and plate-warmers Pitchers and deep drawing utensils Tableware and various types of utensils TYPES OF STAINLESS STEEL AISI 430 / AISI 304 AISI 420 / AISI 301 AISI 420 / DIN 1.4116 (ACE P498) AISI 304 / AISI 430 AISI 304 / AISI 430 AISI 304 / AISI 430

For information on stainless steel maintenance and cleaning, check the specific section of this catalogue.

If you want that your products get to the homes of consumers, just do what Brazil's best brands do: make them with the quality of Acesita Stainless Steel.

Household Utilities

Acesita Stainless Steel: it already belongs to our homes.

One of the most well-known applications of stainless steel is in white goods. Products that are present in the daily life of consumers, such as stoves, microwave ovens, electric ovens, refrigerators, washing machines and dishwashers have advantages and recognition when they are made of stainless steel. Besides being an aesthetic, versatile and modern material, it features several attributes that make kitchens extremely practical. White Goods It is an easy-to-clean material and residues are removed in the turn of a hand, therefore it is very practical for cooktop applications. There is no need to coat stainless steel for protection, and thus it doesn't peel off with use. Stainless steel is highly resistant to soaps, detergents, bleaches and softeners, which are widely used in white goods, therefore affording long life to those products. It is a strong material, even when in contact with water at high temperatures.
APPLICATIONS Stoves (top, sides, panels and doors) Refrigerators (doors) Washing machines and spin-dryers (basket and cabinet) Microwave and electric ovens Hoods and purifiers TYPES OF STAINLESS STEEL AISI 430 - AISI 304 - UNS S43932 AISI 430 - AISI 304 AISI 430 - UNS S43932 AISI 430 - AISI 304 - UNS S43932 AISI 430 - AISI 304 - UNS S43932

For information on stainless steel maintenance and cleaning, check the specific section of this catalogue.

If you want that your products get to the homes of consumers, just do what Brazil's best brands do: make them with the quality of Acesita Stainless Steel.

Acesita Stainless Steel: it is so essential that it is difficult not to use it.

Architects and engineers have been using stainless steel for more than 80 years now, for several internal and external applications in civil engineering. Its elegant and modern look is ideal for projects that require quality, durability and strength, without giving up aesthetics. For these cases, stainless steel is the perfect option. It doesn't require coatings or any other protection against corrosion, and keeps its original look for a long time. It is easy to adapt to any architectural project, since it may be cut, welded and shaped according to the specifications of architects and engineers. Versatility: the surface of stainless steel can be bright, mat, brushed or colored, and it may be applied to plane or nonplane surfaces. Stainless steel can meet any specification, no matter how bold the project is. Easy to clean. Water and neutral detergent applied with a soft sponge are usually enough to remove dirt. For specific cleaning, see Acesita Cleaning and Maintenance Manual. Low maintenance cost. Several options for surface finishes (see the finish chart). 100% recyclable. Stainless steel is environmentally friendly. High mechanical resistance when compared to other types of steel. Stainless steel resistance is 20% higher than that of common steel. Therefore, lower thicknesses and sections can be used. Its low rate of particle retention makes it the ideal material for use in situations where rigorous hygienic conditions are required, as in hospitals and industrial kitchens. It has excellent applications in street furniture, elevators, escalators, lining panels, handrails, and pavements, and it has a very good cost-benefit ratio. Choosing the most appropriate type of stainless steel for the envisaged application is essential to obtain the best possible results in architecture and civil engineering. For more information, feel free to ask Acesita.

Arquitecture and Building Construction

Torre Alta Vila Center Class, Belo Horizonte, MG. Architecture: Populus Arquitetura.

Headquarters of Vivo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ Architecture: Edo Rocha Espaos Corporativos

Itaubank building, So Paulo, SP Architecture: Skidmore Owings - Technical Office: Jlio Neves

Estao Embratel Convention Center, Curitiba, PR - Architecture: Doria Lopes Fiza Arquitetos Associados

Minneapolis building, So Paulo, SP Architecture: Mrcio Kogan & Isay Weinfeld

Stainless Steel in Brazil, Praa Sete, Belo Horizonte, MG Architecture: Gustavo Penna

Even when it is hidden, stainless steel works beautifully.

You might not see it, but the most modern cars in the world use stainless steel in several of their components. And one should keep in mind that the automotive industry is most demanding with regard to the safety and efficiency of their products. It is used, for instance, in exhaust systems of automotive vehicles, a classic application spread all over the world by now. The specific consumption by Brazilian-made vehicles is growing every year, due to the tendency of car warranties to increase, which leads to the specialization on materials that are more resistant to corrosion, that have a good weldability and are easy to shape by mechanical means. Nowadays, the automotive industry uses stainless steel in ironwork and parts, exhaust systems, road tanks, catalysts, break disks for motorcycles, bus structures, rail coaches, clamps, fuel tanks, fuel and oil filters, etc. Due to Brazil's continental dimensions, the transport of goods is an extremely important issue for the development of the country. Recent development of new steels at Acesita, the current state of Brazilian industry, and the tendency to weight reduction, with its consequent fuel saving, bring good perspectives for the use of stainless steel in several implements and vehicles for the transport of goods.

Many other uses are being researched and discovered - it suffices to keep our eyes open to new opportunities. Acesita Stainless Steel: those who know about quality use it.

APPLICATION Automotive industry (exhaust systems)

TYPES OF STAINLESS STEEL AISI 409 / UNS S43932 / AISI 441/ AISI 304 / AISI 304L

Automotive Industry

Acesita Stainless Steel. New applications each day.

The use of Acesita Stainless Steel has been growing at the same rate as the discovery of new applications for it. New alloys transformed Acesita Stainless Steel into a more competitive product with an excellent cost-benefit ratio when compared to its competitor materials. Today, stainless steel is an important element in sugar mills, winegrowing farms, beer breweries and other industries, e.g. petrochemical and paper and cellulose. Liquid containers and storage and cooling tanks are among the most common applications of stainless steel. In the food and pharmaceutical industries, Acesita's stainless steel offers a series of advantages, mainly for allowing for a high level of cleanness and for the possibility to preserve the original characteristics of the products, such as color, flavor and smell. Since it presents a low roughness level, the cleaning of tanks and other reservoirs is done more efficiently and at low cost.

APPLICATIONS Breweries and juice factories Pharmaceutical industry Paper and cellulose Petrochemical Liquid reservoirs Storage and cooling tanks Sugar mills Winegrowing

TYPES OF STAINLESS STEEL AISI 304 / AISI 316 AISI 304 / AISI 316 AISI 304 / AISI 316 AISI 304 / AISI 316 / UNS S43932 AISI 304 / AISI 316 / UNS S44400 AISI 304 / AISI 316 / UNS S44400 AISI 304 / AISI 316 / UNS S44400 / UNS S43932 / DIN 1.4003 AISI 304 / AISI 316 / UNS S44400

Industry

A partnership to meet all your demands.

Cetubos - Centro de Servios de Tubos (Pipe Service Center) is Acesita's beneficiation unit that produces pipes with highquality seams and advanced technology, delivering them ready to be processed. In order to meet the exact specifications demanded by clients, be it in the automotive, sugar, street furniture or architecture industries, Cetubos has the technology, agility and flexibility to produce pipes in a wide range of diameters and thicknesses.

Ferritic Pipes
A - Square section and rectangular section pipes (Structural and furniture applications) Dimensions
mm Thickness in mm 20x20 25x25 30x20 30x30 40x20 35x35 40x30 40x40 50x30 50x50 60x40 60x60 0.8 0.03 0.9 0.04 1 0.04 1.2 0.05 1.4 0.06 1.5 0.06 1.6 0.06 1.8 0.07 2 0.08 2.5 0.1 2.75 0.11 3 0.12

B - Circular section pipes (Structural, construction and decoration applications) Dimensions

mm Thickness in 0.8 0.03 0.9 0.04 1 0.04 1.2 0.05 1.4 0.06 1.5 0.06 1.6 0.06 1.8 0.07 2 0.08 2.5 0.1 2.75 0.11 3 0.12

Diameters
mm
25.40 30.00 31.75 35.00 38.10 40.00 41.00 41.27 42.00 43.00 44.45 45.00 47.60 48.00 50.00 50.80 51.00 53.00 53.50 57.15 60.00 63.50 70.00 76.20

in
1.000 1.181 1.250 1.378 1.500 1.575 1.614 1.625 1.654 1.693 1.750 1.772 1.874 1.890 1.969 2.000 2.008 2.087 2.106 2.225 2.480 2.500 2.756 3.000

GENERAL NOTES: 1. Tolerance: Diameter 0.25 mm; length -0/+5 mm; thickness 10%. 2. The mechanical properties listed in the catalog are referred to the strip properties. 3. Tests carried out to assure pipe quality: flattening; reverse flattening; flanging/expansion; eddy current (testing conducted during the manufacturing process)

APPLICATIONS Sugar mills Automotive industry (exhaust systems)

TYPES OF STAINLESS STEEL AISI 304 / AISI 316 / UNS S4440 / UNS S43932 / DIN 1.4003 AISI 409 / UNS S43932 / AISI 441/ AISI 304 / AISI 304L

Pipes

Acesita Stainless Steel. Shining all over the world.

Today, most of the stainless steel that is produced is exported, but this doesn't mean that there is any loss of participation in nor any undersupply of the domestic market. Acesita's production volume and scale grant it the status of participant in the stainless steel global market, and its products reach all continents, with the prominence of Europe, Asia and North America.

Stainless steel export

Export

Maintenance and cleaning.

Routine cleaning: The best products to preserve stainless steel are water, soap, mild and neutral detergents and ammonium-based stain removers diluted in warm water and applied with a soft cloth or nylon sponge. After that, you only need to rinse its surface with plenty of water, preferably warm. It is important to dry it with a soft cloth, in order to prevent stains. Moderate dirt / Light stains: If water and soap are not enough, apply a paste made of plaster or sodium bicarbonate dissolved in alcohol for household use (cleaning products that can be found in the market). Rub the surface gently with a soft cloth or a soft-bristle brush. Avoid rubbing with circular movements. Rinse the steel with plenty of warm water and dry it with a soft cloth. Heavy dirt/stains: Pre-immerge the dirty surface in warm detergent or in an ammonium-based stain remover solution. If this is still not enough, make use of caustic soda-based removers (used in household cleaning). As a last resource, use sapolium-like products. Finally, rinse and follow the steps for "Routine cleaning". Maintenance and Cleaning Guide

Tips.

Fats and oils: Remove excess with a paper towel. Clean with a warm solution of detergent or ammonium, and then follow the steps for "Routine cleaning". Fingerprints: Clean with a soft cloth previously damp in isopropyl alcohol or in an organic solvent (ether, benzine). Stuck labels: Unstick as much as possible. Wet the area with warm water and rub it with a soft cloth. If the glue resists, dry and rub gently with alcohol or an organic solvent. Never scrape the surface with blades or scrapers, and don't use abrasive cleansers. Rust stains: Their presence indicate that a fragment of common steel has been in contact with the stainless steel surface for a long period. Apply water and nitric acid at 10% with a cotton swab, keeping the area wet with this solution for 20 to 30 minutes. Repeat if necessary. Rub the heavier stains vigorously with a paste made of sapolium, water and nitric acid at 10%, using a polishing sponge. Rinse with an ammonium or sodium bicarbonate solution and then follow the steps for "Routine cleaning". Water stains: Wash with water and dry thoroughly with a dry soft cloth. Paint and graffiti: Use alkaline or solvent-based paint removers. Never use scrapers or knifes to prevent scratching the surface of the stainless steel. Widespread, resistant, and hardly identifiable dirt: Use a polisher for chrome-plated metal parts or a polisher for automotive paint.

Care / Recommendations.

Usually, the stainless steel used for the lining of refrigerator doors and washing machine cabinets has a colorless coating to prevent fingerprints. In such stainless steel components, it is very important to use water and soap or detergent only, and no other chemical products, due to the risk of damaging the protective coating. Never use common-steel wool to clean stainless steel products, since it can rust and stain them.

Technical specifications.
There is always an Acesita Stainless Steel that meets your needs.

Thickness Tolerance
Hot rolled plates and coiled strips
Thickness (mm) 2.60 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 6.50 8.00 12.00 20.00 25.40 t t t t t t t < t < t < t < t 50.80
< < < < < <

Allowable Tolerance (mm) 0.20 0.24 0.28 0.32 0.33 + + + + + + + 0.38 0.55 1.14 1.40 1.52 1.78 3.20

3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 6.50 8.00 10.00 19.05 25.00 50.80

-0.25

Cold rolled plates, strips, coils and blanks

Thickness (mm) 0.40 0.60 0.81 1.01 1.51 2.51 3.01
< < < <

Allowable Tolerance (mm) 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.17

t t t t t t t

<

0.60 0.80 1.00 1.50 2.50 3.00 3.50

Length Tolerance
Plates or blanks that meet one of the conditions below may be manufactured, according to the referred length tolerance:
Product
Plates

Thickness (mm)
0.40 0.50 to 3.50 0.40 to 2.00 0.50 to 3.50

Width (mm)
1000 1000 100 500 701 1000 to to to to to to 1250 1320 700 700 999 1320

Length (mm)
1000 to 2500 1000 to 4000 100 to 2400 2401 to 4000 660 to 4000 660 to 999

Length Tolerance (mm)

-0/+3 -1.5/+1.5 -0/+3

Blanks

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Hot rolled steels
Types of steel 301 Thickness (mm) 2.85 to 8.0 2.60 to 2.84 2.85 to 3.49 304 / 304L / 304H 3.50 to 8.00 1000 to 1320 8.01 to 12.70 14.00 to 50.80 2.60 to 3.49 3.50 to 3.99 316 / 316L 4.00 to 8.00 8.01 to 12.70 14.00 to 50.80 2.85 to 8.0 321 9.0 to 12.70 14.00 to 50.80 409 / 430 (2) 444 420 498
NOTES: 1. Limited to a width of 1270 mm. 2. Limited to a thickness of 6.35 mm. Length tolerance as per ASTM / A480.

Finish #1 #4 #1 #4

Width (mm) 1000 to 1270 1000 to 1040 1000 to 1320

Length (mm)

# 1, SF #1 1000 to 1540 1040 #1 #4 1000 to 1270 1000 to 1270 # 1, SF #1 1000 to 1320 1000 to 1540 1000 to 1270 #1 1000 to 1320 1000 to 1540 #1 #4 #1 #4 #1 1000 to 1270 1000 to 1320 1000 to 1240 1000 to 1270 1000 to 1040 2000 to 6100

(1)

3.00 to 3.49 3.50 to 8.00 3.00 to 6.35 3.50 to 8.00

Cold rolled steels

Thickness (mm) 0.40 Finish 2D 2B TR #4 0.50 to 3.50 SF
(1)

Width (mm)

Length (mm) 100 to 2400

12 to 1270 100 to 4000

(1) (1) (1)

#6 #7

NOTE: 1. For thickness > 0.50 mm only. Some combinations of thickness x width x finish are not feasible for some types of steel. Please ask our technicians. Length tolerance as per ASTM / A480.

Surface Finish
International Grade ASTM #1 DIN 1D IT Hot rolled, heat treated, chemically stripped thick plates. Supplied with thickness > 8.00 mm. Hot rolled coiled strips or plates, hot annealed with no stripping up to 7.93 mm thick. Hot rolled coiled strips with no annealing nor stripping, thickness between 3.0 and 8.0 mm. Hot rolled, heat treated, mechanically and chemically stripped coiled strips or plates. Supplied with thickness < 8.00 mm. Cold rolled, heat treated, chemically stripped coiled strips and plates. Same 2D process, followed by a slight final hardening pass on bright rolls. Supplied with thickness < 3.50 mm. Cold rolled coiled strips and plates, with no subsequent heat treatment for different hardening degrees (1/16, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 7/8 hard). Finish obtained by wet sanding using abrasive sand papers on coiled strips and plates. Finish obtained by dry sanding using abrasive sand papers (super finish), on plates. Finish obtained by sanding with abrasive emery wheels (satin finish), on coiled strips and plates. Finish obtained by polishing with cotton brushes and cutting compound (buffing bright), on coiled strips and plates. Transverse Roughness (mRa)

Acesita Grade

Description

I0

(1)

IB

(1)

#1

1D

I1
(2)

0.11 to 0.16

(3)

2D

2D

I2

0.07 to 0.10

(3)

2B

2B

I3

(2)

TR

2H

D1, D3, D5, D7, D8 I6, I8

(2)

#4

2G

0.15 to 0.40

#4 #6

2G 2K

S1 A1

(2)

0.50 to 1.00 0.10 to 0.28

(2)

#7

2P

P1

(2)

0.15 max.

NOTES: 1. IO and IB finishes are supplied on coiled strips with internal diameter of 760 mm. 2. These may be supplied with upper face coating. 3. Reference values. For other finishes, please inquire.

Acesita Distribution Service Centers.

In order to serve as fast and efficiently as possible thousands of clients throughout Brazil, Acesita counts on a network of stainless steel distributors with highly qualified professionals that can give you precise information on quotations, technical specifications and storage of Acesita Stainless Steel. Moreover, these distributors are prepared to beneficiate the stainless steel with the required dimensions, characteristics and volumes according to the needs of each company. Acesita Servios So Paulo - (11) 2141-4000 Av. Presidente Wilson, 3897/3743 - Ipiranga 04220-000 - So Paulo - SP - www.acesitaservicos.com.br Acesita Servios Campinas - (19) 3225-5344 Av. Mercedes Benz, 1420 - Distrito Industrial 04220-000 - So Paulo - SP - www.acesitaservicos.com.br Artex - (11) 5631-9444 Av. Interlagos, 3655 - Jardim Umuarama 04661-300 - So Paulo - SP - www.acoartex.com.br Aomed - (11) 4198-1000 Av. Nova Zelndia, 96 - Barueri 06412-070 - So Paulo - SP - www.acomed.com.br Grupo Feital Inox Tech - (11) 4343-1999 Av. Moinho Fabrini, 1296 - Jardim Braslia 09862-9010 - So Bernardo do Campo - SP www.feital.com.br Jati Servios - (11) 6160-0405 Av. Roberto Koch, 363 - Ipiranga 04675-085 - So Paulo - SP - www.jati.com.br Losinox - (11) 5545-0200 Av. Eng. Alberto de Zagottis, 858 - Santo Amaro 04675-230 - So Paulo - SP - www.losinox.com.br Metalcorte - (54) 3025-9500 RST 453 km 2,2 - Distrito Industrial 95110-690 - Caxias do Sul - RS - www.metalcorte.com.br Zamprogna RS - (51) 2131-1000 Av. dos Estados, 2350 - Umait 90200-001 - Porto Alegre - RS - www.zamprogna.com.br Zamprogna SP - (11) 2133-1000 Rua Amncio Gaiolli, 2000 - Bonsucesso 07251-250 - Guarulhos - SP - www.zamprogna.com.br

Aerial view - Timteo Plant - MG