Difference Between Mild Steel and Stainless Steel Platform Scales — 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

• Durable under dry conditions

• Ideal for scrap yards, warehouses, 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

• 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

🧰 Hybrid Models Also Available

At Shree Shree, we also offer:

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

• SS top + 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.