Stainless Steel

Applications

304

Low-carbon modification of type 302 for restriction of carbide precipitation during welding.

Chemical and food processing equipment, brewing equipment, cryogenic vessels, gutters, downspouts, flashings.

430

General-purpose chromium type stainless steel.

Decorative trim, nitric acid tanks, combustion chambers, dishwashers, heaters, mufflers, range hoods, recuperators, restaurant equipment.

301

High strain hardening rate; used for structural applications where high strength plus high ductility is required.

Railroad cars trailer bodies, aircraft structurals, fasteners, automobile wheel covers, trims, pole line hardware.

316L

Extra-low-carbon modification of type 316. Welded construction where intergranular carbide precipitation must be avoided. Type 316 applications requiring extensive welding.

420

Higher carbon modification of type 410, for high abrasion parts.

Cutlery, surgical instruments, valves, wear-resisting parts, hard tools, vegetable chopper.