Sae Steel Grades

We produce ASTM/ASME Grade 304, Grade 304L,304h, 316, 316L, 316H, 316TI, 321, 321H, 309S, 309H, 310S, 310H, 410S, 2205, 904L, 2507, 254, gh3030, 625, 253MA, S30815, 317L, Type 317, 316lN, 8020, 800, 800H, C276, S32304 and others special requirement stainless steel grade.

Stainless steel is normally chosen for its corrosion resistant properties, but it is very important know that different grades provide different amounts of corrosion resistance. Austenitic stainless steels usually provide the most corrosion resistance due to their excessive quantities of chromium. This makes grade 304 a superb alternative when corrosion resistance is important. Grade 316 is similar to grade 304, but it has molybdenum as part of its chemical make-up, additional growing its corrosion resistance.

Welding stainless-steel is very totally different than welding carbon metal, and may lead to problems corresponding to intergranular corrosion, scorching cracking and stress corrosion cracking. The most weldable stainless steels are typically within the austenitic group. When welding austenitic stainless steels, grades corresponding to 304L or 347 ought to be used. Grade 304L has lower carbon while 347 has niobium stabilizers added to it which assist to discourage intergranular corrosion. Ferritic stainless steels similar to grade 430 or grade 439 are additionally readily weldable, as are Duplex stainless steels.

Examples of those are grade 440C and 17-4 PH, respectively. An increase of chromium content material improves the corrosion resistance of stainless steel. The addition of nickel is used to boost the final corrosion resistance required in more aggressive utilization or circumstances.

Cold Rolled,Hot Rolled Stainless steel Plate and sheets

• Stainless metal is graded by the elements and percentages.
• The similar is true the place the die cuts the stainless rising the likelihood that rust will finally happen there.
• The chromium content material have to be 18% or extra to be 304 stainless.
• The magnet test is NOT an accurate approach to confirm stainless-steel.

Our stainless production range

What Are The Strength Requirements Of The Stainless Steel?

Austenitic stainless steels even have extra nickel than different stainless steels, so a grade like 316 could have greater toughness and ductility than ferritic and martensitic stainless steels. Duplex stainless steels can provide ferritic stainless steel properties while still sustaining a ductility and a toughness near austenitic stainless steels. Please consult present editions of standards for design properties. Austral Wright Metals assumes no legal responsibility in connection with the knowledge on this Product Data Sheet. Austral Wright Metals provides a comprehensive vary of stainless steels, copper alloys, nickel alloys and other high efficiency metals for challenging service situations.

All chrome steel is magnetic besides austenitic chrome steel which is definitely 300 sequence stainless such as 304 and 316. However, 300 series stainless is non-magnetic solely after it’s freshly fashioned.

For the most part, austenitic stainless steels and ferritic stainless steels are non-hardenable when heat treated. The warmth treatable stainless steels are sometimes martensitic or precipitation hardened.

Things To Consider When Choosing A Stainless Steel Grade

We use the passivation process commonplace solely on stainless caster model G15. Annealing is the most effective approach to restore non-magnetic property and enhance corrosion resistance. However, on this process if the stainless is not heat treated excessive sufficient and then cooled down slowly the corrosion resistance of the stainless steel shall be reduced.

We have thousands tons stock of stainless steel sheet and coil with various size and grade,mainly include austenitic stainless steel, martens stainless steel (including precipitation hardened stainless steel sheet & coil), ferritic stainless steel, and duplex stainless steel.

Characteristics of Stainless Steel Sheet and Plate:
High corrosion resistance
High strength
High toughness and impact resistance
Temperature resistance
High workability, including machining, stamping, fabricating and welding
Smooth surface finish that can be easily clean