While originally developed for applications requiring high corrosion resistance, stainless steel is also utilized for its aesthetic appeal and hygienic conditions. Some of the main applications of stainless steel are listed below.

Cutlery and dishes: applied in the production of silverware, dishes and pots.

Civil construction: : used in architectural projects that range from a simple handrail to the lining of facades, stainless steel allows for versatility in the decorative effects. Used widely in sinks and vats, it is also applied in frames. Beautiful, resistant, easy to install and inexpensive to maintain, Acesita's stainless steel is the most highly recommended material for projects seeking versatility, aesthetics and practicality.

Chemical industry: maintaining its properties even in the face of corrosion or abrupt temperature changes, stainless steel is widely used in the chemical industry, from product storage tanks and circulation tubing for chemical materials, to the manufacture of parts and equipment that handle chemical products.

Food processing industry: by being easy to clean, stainless steel ensures improved hygiene, resulting in its wide use in the food and beverage processing industries. Demands for quality service are opening up new applications for stainless steel in fast-food restaurants, snack bars and restaurants. Its applications have gone beyond its use in pots, sinks and stoves to include walls and counters.

Furniture: The antiseptic procedures used in hospital environments are tailor-made for the use of easy-to-clean stainless steel. But increasingly, the material is also finding its way into the furnishings of Brazilian residences, where it appears in pieces of furniture that radiate a sense of refinement and sophistication.

Coins: because of its resistance to corrosion and wear, a main application of stainless steel is in the production of coins.

Durable Consumer Goods: : stainless steel's beauty, allied with its resistance, ensures its presence in products such as refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, dishwashers, microwave and electronic ovens, and other durable consumer goods. Following a European practice, stainless steel also is beginning to be applied in the lining of Brazilian electrical appliances.