INFORMATION

BROWSE OUR CATALOGUE

To begin browsing our products, simply click on the relevant category then browse through the selections. The two categories are located on the Welcome page.

 

You can also navigate using the dropdown menu or search function located at the top of your screen.

ORDER FORM

To order any of our featured products simply click on the order form button, located to the bottom right of your screen, select the required order form and print off a copy. Fill out the quantity of products you require and either Fax or post the document back to Access Hardware. Please remember we only sell to trade, if you are a member of the public please contact us to find your local Access Hardware stockist.

PROBLEMS WITH THE WEBSITE

For any website queries, please contact our office on: 0121 667 8054

CARRIAGE CHARGES

We offer a next working day carrier service as standard using 3rd party couriers. Our charges (excluding Ireland, Isle of Man and Isle of Wight) are detailed below:

 

Goods total less than £150.00 plus VAT – £8.00

Goods total of £150.00 plus VAT or more will be carriage paid.

Quotes for non-standard deliveries and timed deliveries are available on request by contacting Customer Services on 0121 667 8084 or by emailing sales@accesshardware.co.uk

 

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF STAINLESS STEEL

Stainless steel is well known for its intrinsic corrosion resistance. The corrosion resistance of stainless steel is due to a passive film of chromium-rich oxide (caused by a reaction between the chromium in the stainless steel with the oxygen in the air). If the surface is not regularly cleaned, surface deposits will prevent the passivation process. Therefore to retain the highest corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal it is necessary to keep the surface of stainless steel clean.

CLEANING METHODS

Stainless steel is easy to clean, and should be cleaned on a regular basis to attain the best corrosion resistance. This can be done by wiping surfaces with a warm clean cloth using either a mild detergent or soap, and then rinsing with warm clean water and drying with a towel.

 

When there are more stubborn spots or stains a mild non-scratching cream or polish can be used, these must be compatible with stainless steel. These can be applied with a soft cloth or soft sponge and cleaned off with clean warm water then dried with a towel.

 

Carbon steel brushes or carbon steel wire wool should not be used on stainless steel as they leave deposits which will rust on the surface.

 

It is recommended that stainless steel is cleaned at least once a month. In areas where the products are used more frequently or exposed to more extreme atmospheric conditions the cleaning routine should be increased to at least once a week. If the stainless steel begins to discolour, either the cleaning regime is inadequate or in the case of swimming pool areas the environment could have deteriorated.

 

Neither grade 304 nor grade 316 stainless steel should be cleaned with products containing chlorine.

GRADE SELECTION 304 OR 316

When products are to be used in a polluted, coastal or chloride environment, grade 316 stainless steel will have better corrosion resistance than grade 304 stainless steel.

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