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Vietnamese Comparison of Adjustable Feet SUS 304 Stainless Steel and Steel - Which One Should You Choose 2025?
When choosing leveling feet (machine base, leveling feet), 90% customers are confused between 2 main types:
SUS 304 stainless steel adjustable legs and steel adjustable legs (galvanized/chrome plated steel).
This article will compare in detail the 10 most important criteria for you to make the right decision.
Overview Comparison (Updated 2025)
| Criteria | Steel adjustable feet (galvanized/chrome plated) | Adjustable feet made of stainless steel SUS 304 (nickel plated) |
|---|---|---|
| Price (same size) | Cheaper than 40–60% | 2–3 times higher |
| Main material | Carbon steel + zinc/chrome plating | Stainless steel 18/8 (SUS 304) |
| Gloss & Aesthetics | Silver gray, easy to tarnish after 6–12 months | Shiny like real stainless steel for 10-15 years |
| Anti-corrosion, acid | Poor (easy to rust when exposed to water and chemicals) | Excellent (rust-free in acidic and salt environments) |
| Heat resistant | ≤ 200 °C | ≤ 800 °C |
| Food hygiene/clean room | Failed | Meets FDA, ISO 14644 standards |
| Actual lifespan | 2–5 years | 10–15 years (even 20 years) |
| Epoxy floor protection | Plastic/rubber soles leave stains easily | Clean, stain-free NBR rubber sole |
| Load | Equivalent (1000–6000 kg/4 legs) | Equivalent (1000–6000 kg/4 legs) |
| Reusability | Low (rust → must replace completely) | Very high (removed and reassembled many times still like new) |
Detailed Comparison Based on Practical Applications
| Application | Galvanized steel (suitable) | Stainless steel SUS 304 (best) | Suggested options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal, dry factory | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓ | Galvanized steel (cost saving) |
| Food and beverage factory | ✗ | ✓✓✓ | Stainless steel 304 required |
| Chemical and pharmaceutical factories | ✗ | ✓✓✓ | Only use 304 stainless steel |
| ISO 7-8 clean room | ✗ | ✓✓✓ | Only stainless steel 304 is accepted |
| High precision CNC machine | ✓✓ | ✓✓✓ | Should choose 304 stainless steel + rubber base |
| Presses, heavy industrial robots | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓✓ | Both are fine, stainless steel is preferred if budget allows. |
Actual Cost Over 5 Years (Example M20xD80xL150)
| Type | Initial purchase price | Number of replacements (5 years) | Total cost for 5 years | Actual savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galvanized steel | 65,000 VND | 2–3 times | ~250,000 VND | – |
| Nickel-plated 304 stainless steel | 148,000 VND | 0 times | 148,000 VND | Save ~100,000 VND |
→ Even though the purchase price is higher, 304 stainless steel is cheaper in the long run because not a replacement!
Conclusion: Which One Should You Choose?
| Which group do you belong to? | Final recommendations |
|---|---|
| Limited budget, dry environment | Choose galvanized/chrome plated steel |
| Food, pharmaceutical, chemical factories, clean rooms | Must choose stainless steel SUS 304 |
| Want to invest once and use it for 10-15 years, beautiful and professional | Stainless steel SUS 304 is the only choice |
| CNC machines, robots → need excellent vibration resistance | 304 stainless steel + NBR rubber base |
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