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Glossary

Glossary of Terms commonly used in relation to patterned metals.

Squares - Descriptive name for pattern 21.

Checks - Descriptive name for pattern 21, which has been highlighted.

Highlighting - The process of polishing one side of a patterned sheet. Textured sheets may be highlighted on the front or reverse side.

Rhomboids - Descriptive name for pattern 22.

Linen - Descriptive name for pattern 25.

Leathergrain - Descriptive name for pattern 42.

Canvas - Descriptive name for pattern 26.

Cambridge - Descriptive name for pattern 6SL.

Pippin - Pattern 5WL coloured and highlighted on the front side.

Prism - Pattern 5WL coloured and highlighted on the reverse side.

Elephant Hide -  Descriptive name for patterns 9EH or 1LTH.

11PS - Alternative name for pattern 1SLG.

13SD - Alternative name for pattern 3ND.

10WG - Alternative name for pattern 1CS.

12LG - Alternative name for pattern 42.

9EH - A similar pattern to 1LTH.

Pannier - Pattern 28 coloured and highlighted on the front side.

Paladin - Pattern 3ND coloured and highlighted on the front side.

Pagoda - Pattern 6WL coloured and highlighted on the front side.

Pearl - Pattern 6WL coloured and highlighted on the reverse side.

Pyramid - Pattern 7WL coloured and highlighted on the reverse side.

Pampas - Pattern 1LTH coloured and highlighted on the front side.

Pantheon - Pattern 1LTH coloured and highlighted on the reverse side.

Pinstripe - Pattern 6SL coloured and highlighted on the front side.

Widestripe - Pattern 2FL coloured and highlighted on the front side.

304 - 304 The most popular and widely available grade of stainless steel. Suitable for most internal and external applications.

316 - 316 This grade of stainless steel has added molybdenum to give greater corrosion resistance than the 304 grade for chemically aggressive environments.

Rigidizing - The process of two-sided pattern rolling on metal, 

Embossed - The process of one-sided pattern rolling on metal.

Supertex - An alternative name for Satin Finish stainless steel.

Raltex - Textured patterns which have been powder coated and highlighted, usually on the reverse side.