Stain resistant and smooth, AgION^® antimicrobial-coated steel, available from AK Coatings, Inc., a subsidiary of AK Steel Corporation, is a thing of beauty, unless you're a microbe. The antimicrobial coating is specially made to release silver ions, which inhibit microbial growth. Antimicrobial-coated steel inhibits the growth of bacteria, molds and fungi on the surface of steel.

With cleanliness being one of the top concerns for all food processing companies, AK Coatings offers an extra line of defense in the supply chain. Antimicrobial steels can be used in many areas within a food processing facility, including wall panels, scales, conveyors, tables, evaporators, sinks and other processing equipment. Wherever there's potential for microbe growth on steel, there's potential for antimicrobial-coated steel.

AgION: The Inside Story
AgION antimicrobial compound is the world's most advanced inorganic antimicrobial. Its active ingredient is silver, which has been used for centuries as an effective antimicrobial. Silver ions are slowly released from the antimicrobial compound to the surface of the treated steel, inhibiting the growth of a broad array of bacteria, molds and fungi.

Of course, AgION antimicrobial-coated steel is not intended to replace good hygiene. Coated products must still be cleaned to ensure the surfaces will be free of destructive microbes. AgION antimicrobial-coated steel provides an added measure of cleanliness.