As one metal that can match the corrosion-resistant nature of many plastic when dealing with acidic substances, why not choose stainless steel? It is an impressive material, outside or within the solenoid Valves context. When we look at the essence of what a solenoid valve is and what it does we see that stainless steel is an excellent match in most applications. A solenoid valve is an electromechanical object that controls the flow of liquid or gas substances in a variety of applications spread throughout many industries. Chemical processing, food, beverage, medical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas and automotive industries are all among those that benefit from stainless steel solenoid valves.

The basic structure of all solenoid valves, including stainless steel solenoid valves, begins when the solenoid coil, which is a conductive material, becomes activated through electrical charges, resulting in current flow. This flow then creates a magnetic field that changes the electrical energy to mechanical energy that is able to move the actuator, which in turn causes valve movement. The valve may be designed as an open system that needs to be closed or a closed system that needs to be opened. A minimal amount of movement to achieve the opening and closing of a system is desirable because that means a minimum of maintenance will be necessary.

The strength and durability of stainless steel, as well as its resistance to corrosive, chemical and weather related issues all contribute to its compatibility with most liquid and gas processing systems, except for one fairly significant one: water. The rust that would result from a stainless steel solenoid Valve in a water processor would be a negative. This is one context in which a plastic solenoid valve is the only smart option and will be the more lasting installation. But in most other cases, stainless steel is a good idea.