The table shows both current and obsolete standards (where these may be of current interest) in the 'Status' column. 'C' is current, 'W' is withdrawn, "S" is superseded for stainless steels, that is the standard was applicable to all steels but there is now a new standard covering stainless steels only. The 'date' is the current publication year.
Aimed primarily at architects and specifiers, the BSSA Surface Finishes Pack provides details and guidance of the wide variety of stainless steel surface finishes available.
This paper is of particular importance in the correct specification of architectural features where cosmetic appearance is a dominant factor.
Surface finishes for stainless steel sheet (coil, strip) and plates, are specified in BS EN 10088-2:2005. 'Stainless steels - Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and strip of corrosion resisting steels for general purposes.'