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Quality Standards at STEELLY — Material, Welding & Finishing

Brushed stainless steel finish sample at STEELLY

Every STEELLY job follows the same written standards: the steel grade is printed on your quotation and bill, visible joints are TIG/argon welded, welds are ground and finished in stages, and each piece is checked before it leaves our Clement Town workshop. Here is exactly what we do — so you can check it on your own project.

Material Grades We Use — and Where Each One Fits

GradeBest UseHonest Note
SS 202Covered balconies, indoor railings, furniture, partitionsBudget-friendly; moderate moisture resistance — not our pick for open outdoor work
SS 304Main gates, open balconies, staircases, commercial exteriorsRecommended for Dehradun's monsoon and winter fog
SS 316Highly corrosive or chemical-heavy environmentsUsually not needed for normal homes in Uttarakhand

The quoted grade is written on your quotation and bill — no verbal promises.

Welding & Fabrication Standards

  • TIG/argon welding with filler wire on visible joints — clean beads without black burn marks.
  • Welds ground smooth (around 60 grit), then blended with an 80-grit flap disc.
  • Final satin or buffing finish so the joint matches the rest of the surface.
  • All cut edges ground — no sharp burrs on surfaces people touch.
  • Material thickness exactly as quoted; down-gauging is a strict no.
  • Square, level and alignment checked at every stage, not just at the end.

Finishing Options & Our Honest Advice

Mirror Polish

Premium shine for entrances and interiors; outdoors it needs regular wiping to stay bright.

Brushed / Satin

Hides fingerprints, rain marks and small scratches — our default suggestion for exteriors.

Powder Coating

Colour options with an extra protective layer, for gates and furniture.

Hardware & Safety Standards

  • Branded hinges, locks, wheels and anchors — every item listed in the quotation.
  • Railing heights commonly 3–3.5 ft, with child-safe vertical spacing.
  • Fixing only into solid concrete or masonry — no shortcut anchoring on weak surfaces.
  • Gates balanced for smooth opening, with hinges and wheels rated for the gate's weight.

Pre-Delivery Quality Checklist

Every piece passes these checks before it leaves the workshop.

CheckWhat We Verify
DimensionsMatched against the site measurement sheet
WeldsFully fused and finished — no open, weak or burnt joints
FinishUniform polish, brush or coating — no patches
HardwareLocks, hinges and wheels operate smoothly
PackingCorners and surfaces protected for transport

Finish Samples at Our Workshop

Brushed stainless steel finish sample at STEELLY

Brushed Sample

Matte finish for low-maintenance exteriors.

Clean TIG weld joints by STEELLY

Mirror Polish Sample

High shine for premium entrances.

Genuine SS 304 raw material at STEELLY workshop

Powder Coat Shades

Colour matching for modern elevations.

Quality FAQs

How do I know I am getting SS 304 and not SS 202?

The grade is written on your quotation and bill. You can ask for material invoices, and simple spot-test kits are available in the market. We are happy when customers verify.

Which welding do you use on stainless steel?

TIG/argon welding with filler wire for visible joints. Welds are then ground, blended with a flap disc and given a satin or buffed finish so the joint does not stand out.

Which finish shows the least marks outdoors?

Brushed (satin) finish hides fingerprints, rain marks and small scratches better than mirror polish. Powder coating suits places where you want colour and an extra protective layer.

Is thicker pipe always better for railings?

Not always. Correct support spacing matters more than simply using heavier pipe. We specify thickness by load, height and use, and write it in the quotation.

Verify These Standards Yourself

Visit the Clement Town workshop, see finish samples and meet the team before you decide.

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