Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel: An Introduction
Stainless steel is a low carbon steel that offers many properties that are sought after for industrial applications. Stainless steel generally contains at least 10% chromium by weight.
Stainless steel is versatile and an effective choice for many applications within a wide range of industries, such as construction, automotive, aerospace and more.
Stainless Steel Information
| Features | Info |
| Subtypes | 303, 304L, 316L, 410, 416, 440C, etc |
| Process | Fabrication of sheet metal, injection molding, and CNC machining |
| Intolerance | No drawing: ISO 2768 medium, as low as +/- 0.005 mm |
| Applications | Fittings, fasteners, cookware, medical devices |
| Finishing Options | Electropolishing, Electron Nickel Plating, Media Blasting, Nickel Plating, Passivation, Powder Coating, Tumble Polishing, Zinc Plating |
Subtypes of Stainless Steel Available
| Types of subtypes | Tensile strength (yield strength) | Break elongation | Hardness | Density | Temperature maximum |
| Stainless steel 303 | A pressure of 35,000 pounds per square inch | 42.5 percent | B95 Rockwell | The density of the material is 0.29 lbs per cubic inch. | 2550°F |
| Stainless steel 304L | A pressure of 30,000 pounds per square inch | 50 percent | B80 (medium) Rockwell | The density of the material is 0.29 lbs per cubic inch. | 1500°F |
| Stainless steel 316L | A pressure of 30,000 pounds per square inch | 39 percent | B95 Rockwell | The density of the material is 0.29 lbs per cubic inch. | 1500°F |
| Stainless steel 410 | A pressure of 65,000 pounds per square inch | 30 percent | B90 Rockwell | The density of the material is 0.28 lbs per cubic inch. | 1200°F |
| Stainless steel 416 | A pressure of 75,000 pounds per square inch | 22.5 percent | B80 Rockwell | The density of the material is 0.28 lbs per cubic inch. | 1200°F |
| Stainless steel 440C | A pressure of 110,000 pounds per square inch | 8 percent | C2 Rockwell | The density of the material is 0.28 lbs per cubic inch. | 800°F |