Modern agriculture is becoming increasingly efficient, thanks in large part to its plethora of factory machines.Steel is therefore the primary metal for agricultural parts and hand tools such as rakes, shovels and hoes.

Many of the smaller parts of the larger machinery use stainless steel, a version of the alloy combined with chrome for the familiar sheen and smooth texture. The advantages of stainless steel include:

Strength: Stainless steel retains its integrity and structure in outdoor temperature ranges.

Environmental protection: No hazardous waste is produced in the stainless steel manufacturing process, and the material is 100% recyclable.

Safety: Stainless steel may have antibacterial properties- especially if reinforced with molybdenum - which can help protect food and milk from contamination.

Simple to manufacture: Thanks to advances in manufacturing technology, the production of stainless steel is quick and easy.

From simple feeding buckets to state-of-the-art fully automatic milking equipment, stainless steel is found in numerous applications on farms as an alternative to plastic, light metals.The most important is galvanized zinc sheet. There are good economic reasons for going from steel to stainless steel: Standard galvanized parts have a limited lifespan. Their corrosion protection depends on the applied zinc layer. Steel is protected by galvanic reactions: zinc is a metal that is less "precious" than iron. Therefore, the oxygen involved inthe corrosion process will react preferentially with the zinc, leaving the steel unaffected. This principle involves two limitations:

1) Unprotected steel can rust when exposed to the environment when the protective zinc layer is removed by accidental damage or machining. 2) Current action gradually depletes the zinc protective layer. The design life of steel depends on the thickness of the metal coating; however it is always limited and mechanical damage is unavoidable in a strong agricultural environment. for this reason. Inherently corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steel offer several advantages.

Stainless steel does not age - its corrosion resistance does not change over the life of the product. Among the many options, stainless steel stands out due to its surface properties. The standard bright finish is especially easy to clean. This standard bright finish is especially valued in dairy applications, where it is critical to the microbial quality of raw milk.