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