Introduction to Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is the low carbon steel that offers many properties that are sought after for industrial applications. Stainless steel typically contains a minimum of 10% chromium by weight.
The material properties associated with stainless steel have made it a popular metal within a broad range of industries, including construction, automotive, aerospace and more. Within these industries, Stainless steel is versatile and is an effective choice for many applications.
Information of Stainless Steel
| Features | Info |
| Subtypes | 303, 304L, 316L, 410, 416, 440C, etc |
Process | CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication |
| Tolerance | With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm No drawing: ISO 2768 medium |
| Applications | Industrial applications, fittings, fasteners, cookware, medical devices |
Finishing Options | Black Oxide, Electropolishing, ENP, Media Blasting, Nickel Plating, Passivation, Powder Coating, Tumble Polishing, Zinc Plating |
Available Stainless Steel Subtypes
| Subtypes | Yield Strength | Elongation at Break | Hardness | Density | Maximum Temp |
| 303 Stainless Steel | 35,000 psi | 42.5% | Rockwell B95 | 0.29 lbs / cu. in. | 2550° F |
| 304L Stainless Steel | 30,000 psi | 50% | Rockwell B80 (medium) | 0.29 lbs / cu. in. | 1500° F |
| 316L Stainless Steel | 30,000 psi | 39% | Rockwell B95 | 0.29 lbs / cu. in. | 1500° F |
| 410 Stainless Steel | 65,000 psi | 30% | Rockwell B90 | 0.28 lbs / cu. in. | 1200° F |
| 416 Stainless Steel | 75,000 psi | 22.5% | Rockwell B80 | 0.28 lbs / cu. in. | 1200° F |
| 440C Stainless Steel | 110,000 psi | 8% | Rockwell C20 | 0.28 lbs / cu. in. | 800° F |
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