CRCA vs Mild Steel: What Facility Buyers Should Specify
Procurement teams often see “steel furniture” as a single category. The sheet grade decides how long lockers and racks stay square on the floor.
1. Why CRCA wins indoors
CRCA offers tighter thickness tolerance and a smoother surface for powder coating. That means cleaner edges, better paint adhesion, and fewer warp complaints after monsoon humidity.
- Confirm gauge (mm) on the PO — not just “heavy duty”
- Ask for powder-coat thickness and salt-spray notes where relevant
- Inspect sample doors for flatness before bulk production
2. Where mild steel still appears
Some low-cost frames use hotter-rolled stock. It can work for static racks in dry stores, but doors and lockers show dents and rust bloom sooner under institutional traffic.
