Stainless Steel 304
The most widely used stainless steel. Excellent corrosion resistance, good formability, and good machinability. The standard choice for general-purpose stainless parts.
Typical Applications: Food processing equipment, kitchen hardware, architectural panels, chemical containers, medical devices.
Stainless Steel 316L
Molybdenum-enhanced for superior corrosion resistance, especially against chlorides and acids. The low-carbon variant (316L) avoids carbide precipitation during welding.
Typical Applications: Marine hardware, pharmaceutical equipment, surgical implants, chemical processing, offshore oil & gas.
Stainless Steel 303
Free-machining grade with sulfur added for improved chip breaking. The best choice when extensive machining is required and corrosion resistance is secondary.
Typical Applications: Fittings, fasteners, bushings, shafts, and parts with threaded features requiring extensive machining.
Stainless Steel 17-4 PH
Precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless offering high strength (up to 1300 MPa) with good corrosion resistance after heat treatment.
Typical Applications: Aerospace components, pump shafts, valves, high-strength fasteners, nuclear waste processing.
Stainless Steel 420
Martensitic stainless that can be hardened to HRC 50+. Good corrosion resistance in hardened condition. Higher carbon content for wear resistance.
Typical Applications: Cutlery, surgical instruments, valve components, pump parts, molds, wear-resistant tooling.
