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Material choice for humid/coastal sites depends on chloride exposure:

• 201 SS: fine for light humidity without salt mist; prone to pitting rust in sea air.

• 304 SS: reliable for normal outdoor rain and washdown; short-term coastal use is possible with good protection.

• 316 SS: molybdenum-alloyed grade with strong chloride resistance, best for coastal, chemical, or constant-wet environments.
  If equipment stays idle outdoors in salt mist, 316 is the safest option.