Stainless Steel
We stock Stainless Steel in the following forms:
We have the following grades in stock:
316 - 1.4401
316L - 1.4404
321 - 1.4541
440B - 440C - 1.4125
416S21 - 1.4005
431S29 - 1.4057
UNS S17400 - 17/4PH
Stainless steel is a type of alloy that is resistant to rusting and corrosion. It is made of iron, chromium, and nickel, and sometimes other elements like carbon are added to obtain the desired properties. The chromium in stainless steel forms a passive film that can protect the material and self-heal in the presence of oxygen, which makes it resistant to rusting and corrosion.
Stainless steel is used in a variety of applications such as cookware, cutlery, surgical instruments, major appliances, vehicles, construction material in large buildings, industrial equipment, storage tanks, tankers for chemicals and food products. The biological cleanability of stainless steel is superior to both aluminum and copper, and comparable to glass.