Super Mirror stainless steel polishing: benefits, processes and applications
What is Super Mirror Polishing?
Super Mirror polishing is an advanced surface finishing process that gives stainless steel an exceptionally high reflectivity, similar to that of a traditional mirror. This level of polishing, achievable on sheets and coils, differs from mechanical polishing or other similar processes for stainless steel.
Tangible benefits of choosing super mirror stainless steel include:
- Safety: Unlike other materials, Super Mirror cannot shatter or break while maintaining mirror functionality.
- Weight and Handling: It allows for lighter structures and is very easy to handle during application.
- Fire Resistance: Ideal for environments with extreme thermal conditions, such as high temperatures and high humidity.
- Hygiene: Thanks to its low roughness and perfectly finished surface, Super Mirror stainless steel resists dirt and bacteria accumulation.
- Ease of Cleaning: The mirror surface can be easily cleaned without the need for special chemical additives.
- Interchangeability: Sheets can be quickly and easily replaced in case of damage or wear.
- Creativity: Various colors of Super Mirror stainless steel can be combined with other special stainless finishes, offering extensive customization possibilities and greater aesthetic refinement and elegance.
How is Super Mirror Stainless Steel Produced?
Through various processes, a perfectly homogeneous and reflective polish, free of any imperfections, is achieved. This is done with specific machinery using rotating brushes and abrasive pastes to achieve the Super Mirror finish.
MTS's Super Mirror stainless steel polishing process relies on brushes and abrasive pastes, integrated with essential elements of our know-how. This combination transforms raw sheet surfaces into bright and reflective mirror-like finishes.
Potential Application Sectors
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the anti-corrosive and mechanical properties of Super Mirror stainless steel make it highly versatile for use in various sectors:
- Elevators
- Metal carpentry
- Architecture
- Interior and exterior design
- Kitchen and hood production
- Stainless steel doors
- Furniture and cladding
- Nautical sector
- General fittings and components
- Automotive
- Home appliances
- Chemical
- Pharmaceutical
Why Choose MTS Polished Stainless Steel Mirror?
For over 75 years, MTS-METALSPECIALI S.R.L. has been an excellence center specializing in finishes and patterns for stainless steel sheets and coils, suitable for all types of use. We offer a wide range of surface treatments, including satin finishing, polishing, brushing, embossing, hydroforming, PVD coloring, and etching.
Our flagship is the Super Mirror N8 polishing, performed entirely in-house thanks to a new generation production line. This line is the only one in the world capable of guaranteeing extremely low roughness levels and uniform brightness across the entire sheet surface, fully meeting specific requirements.
Our machinery is the most advanced in terms of both quality and production range: we can produce Super Mirror stainless steel on both sides, with heights up to 2000 mm, lengths up to 8000 mm, and thicknesses from 0.4 mm to 7 mm.
The installation of a plant dedicated exclusively to the mirror polishing of stainless steel was fundamental to guarantee our clients the highest quality level available on the market, reducing the risk of non-conformities and related economic damages.
Our Super Mirror production machinery is designed to meet high-quality standards, ensuring rapid production and constant monitoring of the entire process. It is fully automated and equipped with automatic loading-unloading systems with suction cups, polishing process, washing, application of PVC for surface protection, and final customized packaging suitable for any type of transport or handling.
Super Mirror K10 Polishing
But that’s not all! After years of research and testing, MTS-METALSPECIALI can also produce a Super Mirror K10 polish, a type of polishing guaranteed 100% from various perspectives for more demanding clients.
Super Mirror N7 Polishing
On request, we also have the ability to produce Super Mirror N7 stainless steel polish through a different process. This is a lower level of mirror polishing compared to the Super Mirror N8 stainless steel polish but is widely applied where aesthetic-quality requirements are less critical.
Colors, Alloys, and Sizes
MTS Super Mirror stainless steel sheets are available in both neutral color (standard mirror polish) and various colors, including gold, black, copper, bronze, champagne, purple, green, and blue.
Available alloys are AISI 304, AISI 316L, and AISI 430, with standard formats of 1000×2000 mm, 1250×2500 mm, 1250×3000 mm, and 1500×3000 mm. AISI 304, AISI 316L, e AISI 430, con formati standard di 1000×2000 mm, 1250×2500 mm, 1250×3000 mm, e 1500×3000 mm.
Thanks to a large stock of Super Mirror sheets, we guarantee just-in-time deliveries within 1 working day. Commercial sizes are available without minimum quantities. For non-standard sizes, production generally requires about 7-10 days from the order, and a minimum quantity may be required.
The high-quality standards and efficiency of all MTS production processes are guaranteed by ISO 9001 certification.
MTS-METALSPECIALI S.R.L. has obtained ISO 9001 quality certification through the DNV – BUSINESS entity.
For more information, contact us at 02 21711812 or email us at info@mtsmetalspeciali.it, and our staff will be at your complete disposal!
