Superior Durability

Stainless steel offers industry-leading durability — simply put, the material is strong and holds its shape.  It is highly resistant to impact and structural damage, and the rigidity of the steel is preserved with a broad temperature range (up to roughly 1400 degree Fahrenheit, at the top end).

Resistance to Corrosion

Stainless steel is resistant to corrosion, whether rust-based or otherwise.  As such, stainless steel is perfectly suitable for a wide range of environments — it’s worth noting, however, that despite being corrosion-resistant, there are still certain chemical environments that may pose a problem for stainless steel equipment.  Speak with the vendor for more details about the limitations, and how you can avoid exposing your new stainless steel equipment to those corrosion risks.

Equipment Stays Clean for Longer

Unlike other popular materials, such as wood, grooved plastic, and various metal alloys (like aluminum), stainless steel retains a smooth and even surface quite easily.  So long as you properly maintain the steel, there will be very few dips, crevices, and grooves that form in the steel.  This makes it much easier to keep the steel clean, as there is less opportunity for dirt, oil, and dust capture — further, bacteria will not have an opportunity to grow and thrive in these hidden areas.

Resale Value is Preserved Over Time

Because stainless steel equipment is so durable, and can be maintained in tip-top condition for a long time, it tends to hold substantial resale value.  This makes it a fairly safe and reasonable investment, even if you’re not sure whether you’ll have to replace the equipment with new equipment at a later date.

Commonplace in Today’s Market

Stainless steel equipment is fairly commonplace, so you’re most likely not going to run into issues with finding vendors with the requisite stainless steel equipment on sale.  If you can’t think of any reasons to go for an alternative material, it may be worth purchasing stainless steel equipment as the “default” choice, assuming that you have sufficient capital.