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Stainless steel chain plates are now widely used in various conveying industries, and their superior performance is evident to all. Nevertheless, it is necessary to carry out proper surface cleaning and maintenance on a regular basis; only in this way can the service life of stainless steel chain plates be effectively extended. Regarding surface cleanliness, for stainless steel alloys, the lower the surface roughness and the smoother the surface, the harder it is for foreign substances to adhere to it, thereby reducing the likelihood of corrosion in various areas. Therefore, stainless steel should preferably have a finely finished surface. Furthermore, the cleanliness of the stainless steel surface is also crucial; the final washing after passivation must be carried out carefully, as residual acids can promote cathodic reactions that cause the protective film to break down, thereby activating the stainless steel and significantly reducing its corrosion resistance. The passivation film on stainless steel chain plates is a thermodynamically suppressed metastable structure, and its protective efficiency depends on the surrounding medium. By using medium-temperature washing, harmless substances permanently adhering to the surface are removed. Chloride ions: Chloride ions cause severe damage to stainless steel chain plates. During the passivation process, the chloride content in the passivation solution must be strictly controlled, as the chemical substances used for passivation all have specified limits regarding chloride levels. The water used to prepare the passivation solution, as well as the water used for washing, also require strict quality standards regarding chloride ions, in order to ensure that the passivated products do not absorb chloride ions on their conveyor belts, thereby avoiding future problems. Stainless steel chain plates have many advantages over traditional chain plates made of soft materials. As for the baffles, customers who have used traditional soft-material conveyor belt chain plates know that manufacturing such baffles and edges is a complex process; they are not durable, expensive, and prone to damage and peeling. In contrast, stainless steel chain plates come with a variety of baffles and edges in various sizes. Not only are they easy to install, but they are also made as one piece, making them very sturdy. Moreover, manufacturers can customize them according to customers’ requirements; therefore, stainless steel chain plates have a wide range of applications. Whether for horizontal, vertical, or spiral conveying, these chain plates can be designed with different shapes and connection methods to suit various needs. Stainless steel chain plates are now widely used in the production lines of many enterprises. Their application varies to some extent depending on the environment; it is necessary to select the appropriate type of stainless steel chain plate based on the specific requirements and conditions of use. Stainless steel chain plates are particularly susceptible to damage in corrosive environments. As is well known, the material of stainless steel chain plates is stainless steel itself; in corrosive environments, it will corrode and rust, which affects the appearance of the stainless steel chain plates as well as their proper functioning during use. The passivation film on the metal mesh belt, in terms of its usage in such environments, represents a thermodynamically suppressed metastable state; its protective efficiency depends on the environmental medium. Stainless steel chain plates should be washed regularly to remove any harmless substances that may have adhered to the conveyor belt over time. The surface cleaning and maintenance of stainless steel chain plates mainly involve these tasks; we must follow the instructions carefully in order to ensure that their performance is fully optimized.