The winning mix of low maintenance and low carbon footprint
Unlike carbon steel, duplex stainless steel doesn’t require surface treatment or painting and needs only minimal maintenance. As well as protecting the environment, this reduces the overall life cycle costs of bridges.
Modern-day bridge building with stainless steel
Take a closer look at some beautiful and sustainable bridges:
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Outokumpu case study:
Sölvesborg bridge
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Outokumpu case study:
Apaté bridge
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Outokumpu case study:
Folke Bernadotte -bridge
Lower life cycle costs
Stainless steel is often considered a more expensive material for bridges than ordinary steel. But the high strength of duplex stainless steel leads to material savings. In the end, the cost of the needed material is equivalent to using carbon steel.
Stainless steel is sustainable
Stainless steel is fully recyclable, which further increases the bridge’s sustainability when it eventually reaches end-of-life. Our stainless steel contains the highest proportion of recycled content on the market: over 85%. We are also Europe's largest recycler of stainless steel.