{"id":34577,"date":"2026-04-13T12:41:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.proox.com\/lebensdauer\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T08:03:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T06:03:33","slug":"service-life","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.proox.com\/en\/service-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Service Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_5c4ebf11 height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--additional-gap:9px;\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-html\"><div class=\"subsite-arrow\"><a href=\"\/nachhaltige-produkte\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_large\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;TIMELESS DURABILITY:<br \/>\nWhy stainless steel is the most sustainable choice&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22padding-bottom%22%3A%223rem%22%7D%2C%22laptops%22%3A%7B%22padding-bottom%22%3A%223rem%22%7D%2C%22tablets%22%3A%7B%22padding-bottom%22%3A%22%22%7D%2C%22mobiles%22%3A%7B%22padding-bottom%22%3A%22%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">PROOX\u2019s sanitary products are not designed for the here and now, but are developed with sustainability in mind for generations to come.<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Stainless steel is far more than just a material \u2013 it is a key component of the circular economy. By combining minimal maintenance requirements with maximum service life, we are taking a clear stand against the throwaway society. Our climate-friendly sanitary products offer architects and planners future-proof solutions that sustainably improve the environmental footprint of every building.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/miniheader_lebensdauer_material_b-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.proox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/miniheader_lebensdauer_material_b-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.proox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/miniheader_lebensdauer_material_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.proox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/miniheader_lebensdauer_material_b-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.proox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/miniheader_lebensdauer_material_b.jpg 1158w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Stainless steel \u2013 robust in operation, reliable in use<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Under normal conditions, it does not corrode and retains its first-class appearance even after decades. This makes the material the ideal choice for durable sanitary fittings in green building projects.<\/p>\n<p>Stainless steel is fully recyclable as often as required without any loss of quality. This closed and standardised material cycle makes it the environmentally superior choice when comparing stainless steel with plastic.<\/p>\n<p>Quality that lasts for generations: Using a standard material thickness of 1.5 mm, we develop particularly durable sanitary accessoires that can withstand even the most demanding conditions in semi-public spaces. A prime example of their impressive lifespan is our paper towel dispensers. They are designed to ensure smooth, sheet-by-sheet dispensing for over 50 years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Compared directly with conventional plastic products, which often show the first signs of wear and tear or defects after just a few years, our paper towel dispensers offer significantly greater resistance to wear and vandalism.<\/p>\n<p>Sustainability also means preserving what already exists. Our products are designed as repairable sanitary solutions. By ensuring the long-term availability of spare parts \u2013 rather than replacing entire dispensers \u2013 we substantially extend the service life of our stainless steel sanitary accessories.<\/p>\n<p>The non-porous surface of stainless steel minimises the adhesion of microorganisms and deprives germs of their biological basis. Its exceptional resistance to corrosion and chemical and mechanical stresses guarantees a long product lifespan. This sustainably reduces replacement rates in commercial settings, optimises the life cycle assessment (LCA) of the washroom and minimises the ecological footprint.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span>Source: <\/span><\/i><a title=\"https:\/\/chemanager-online.com\/de\/themen\/schutz-vor-keimen-mit-edelstahl-rostfrei\" href=\"https:\/\/chemanager-online.com\/de\/themen\/schutz-vor-keimen-mit-edelstahl-rostfrei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\"><i><span>https:\/\/chemanager-online.com\/de\/themen\/schutz-vor-keimen-mit-edelstahl-rostfrei<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_5c4ebf11 height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--additional-gap:9px;\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><h5 class=\"w-text\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF STAINLESS STEEL SANITARY ACCESSOIRES:<\/span><\/span><\/h5><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs style_default switch_click accordion has_scrolling\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_chevron cpos_left\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"l0a5\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header with_icon\" aria-controls=\"content-l0a5\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><i class=\"fal fa-dot\"><\/i><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Exceptional durability &amp; Green Building Standard<\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-l0a5\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Stainless steel is extremely durable. It does not corrode under normal conditions and retains its first-class appearance even after decades. This makes the material the ideal choice for long-lasting bathroom fittings in certified green building projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"y271\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header with_icon\" aria-controls=\"content-y271\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><i class=\"fal fa-dot\"><\/i><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">95% recyclability &amp; conservation of resources<\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-y271\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Unlike plastics, stainless steel can be recycled completely and as often as required without any loss of quality. This closed and standardised material cycle makes it the environmentally superior choice when comparing stainless steel and plastic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"p455\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header with_icon\" aria-controls=\"content-p455\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><i class=\"fal fa-dot\"><\/i><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">High-quality &amp; durable: stainless steel sanitary accessoires<\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-p455\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Quality that lasts for generations: with a material thickness of 1.5 mm in most of our products, we develop particularly durable sanitary facilities that can withstand even the most demanding conditions in semi-public spaces. Our paper towel dispensers are a prime example of the impressive longevity of stainless steel. They are designed to guarantee smooth, sheet-by-sheet dispensing for over 50 years. Compared directly with conventional plastic products, which often show the first signs of wear or defects after just a few years, our paper towel dispensers offer significantly greater resistance to wear and vandalism.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"p616\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header with_icon\" aria-controls=\"content-p616\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><i class=\"fal fa-dot\"><\/i><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Repairable sanitary products for maximum use<\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-p616\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Sustainability also means preserving what we already have. Our products are designed as repairable sanitary solutions. By ensuring the long-term availability of spare parts \u2013 rather than replacing entire dispensers \u2013 we proactively extend the life cycle of our stainless steel sanitary accessoires.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"a7f5\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header with_icon\" aria-controls=\"content-a7f5\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><i class=\"fal fa-dot\"><\/i><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Hygiene performance &amp; carbon footprint<\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-a7f5\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The non-porous surface provides no breeding ground for bacteria. Its resistance to aggressive conditions ensures low replacement rates, resulting in low-carbon sanitary facilities and minimising the environmental footprint throughout the entire life cycle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_5c4ebf11 height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--additional-gap:9px;\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_custom_heading text=\"TIMELESS DURABILITY: Why stainless steel is the most sustainable choice\" font_container=\"tag:h1|text_align:center\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\" css=\"%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22padding-bottom%22%3A%223rem%22%7D%2C%22laptops%22%3A%7B%22padding-bottom%22%3A%223rem%22%7D%2C%22tablets%22%3A%7B%22padding-bottom%22%3A%22%22%7D%2C%22mobiles%22%3A%7B%22padding-bottom%22%3A%22%22%7D%7D\"]PROOX\u2019s sanitary products are not designed for the here and now, but are developed with sustainability in mind for generations to come. 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