Difference Between Mild Steel and Stainless Steel Platform Scale Which One Should You Choose?

🏗️ Introduction

When you’re customizing a platform weighing scale, one of the most important choices is the material of the platform and frame.

The two main options are:

• Mild Steel (MS)

• Stainless Steel (SS), especially SS 304 grade

At Shree Shree Weighing Solutions, we help clients across Ahmedabad and Gujarat pick the right one based on usage, load type, and environment. Let’s explore the pros and cons of each.

🔩 What Is Mild Steel (MS)?

Mild steel is cost-effective and durable under dry conditions. It is ideal for scrap yards, warehouses, and mandis.

Benefits:

• Lower cost

• Good strength

• Easy to customize

Limitations:

• Prone to rust in moisture-heavy areas

• Not suitable for food or pharma applications

🧼 What Is Stainless Steel (SS 304)?

SS 304 is corrosion-resistant, easy to clean, and ideal for pharma, food, dairy, and chemical industries.

Benefits:

• No rust

• Can withstand acids, oils, chemicals

• Complies with hygiene and export standards

Limitations:

• Higher cost

• May dent under extreme point loads if not reinforced

🏭 When to Choose What?

For scrap yards, hardware stores, warehouses, and logistics hubs — Mild Steel is recommended. For food, pharma, dairy, and chemical industries — Stainless Steel is the right choice.

🧰 Hybrid Models Also Available

At Shree Shree, we also offer:

• MS frame with SS top (cost-effective hygiene)

• SS top with flameproof enclosure for special environments

📍 Delivery All Over Gujarat

From Sanand to Surat, we manufacture and supply MS and SS platform scales tailored to your industry.