Stainless Steel Strip & Wire
Stainless Steel alloys offer durability, corrosion resistance, strength and unmatched versatility when you need it most
Available in strip and wire
Stainless steel strip and wire products are at the heart of the Knight Group business. Since 1943 we’ve been working in close partnership with our customers to ensure our products and expertise meet their manufacturing needs. Our extensive range of precision alloys includes over 40 unique stainless steel alloys suitable for any application.  Our Stainless Steel Strip range can be supplied as traverse would spools, pancake coils and cut to length sheets. We also supply round, flat, shaped, over-braided and stranded stainless steel wire available in spools, coils and straightened cut lengths.Â
Precision Stainless Steel Grades
301 / 1.4310 / S 30100
302 / 1.4310 / S 302S26 / S302S31
304 / 1.4301 / S 30400
304L / 1.4307 / S 30403
305 / 1.4303 / S 30500
316 / 1.4401 / 1.4436 / S 31600
316L / 1.4404 / 1.4432 / S 31603
316Ti / 320 / 1.4571/ S 31635
321 / 1.4541 / S 32100
904L / 1.4539 / N 08904
Nitronic® 32 Alloy (XM-28) / S24100
Nitronic® 50 (XM-19) / 1.3964 / S 20910
347 / 1.4550 / S 34700
316LVM / 1.4441 / S 31673
303 / 1.4305
205 / S 20500
434 / 1.4113 / S 43400
430 / 1.4016 / S 43000
409 / 1.4512 / S 40900
410S / 1.4006/ S 41008
430L / 1.4016
430Ti (439) / 1.4510
441 / 1.4509 / S 44100
444 / 1.4521 / S 44400
410 / 1.4006 / S 41000
420 / 1.4028 / S 42000
431 / 1.4057 / S43100
1.4122
420 / 1.4021 / S 42000
2202 / 1.4062 / S 32202
2205 / 1.4462 / S 32205
2304 / 1.4362 / S 32304
2507 / 1.4410 / S 32750
(LDX) 2404 / 1.4662 / S 82441
(LDX) 2101 / 1.4162 / S 32101
Standard Size Range
Stainless Steel Strip and Foil
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Foil: 0.010mm to 0.3mm (0.00039″ –Â 0.0118″)
Strip: 0.1 mm to 3 mm (0.0039″ –Â 0.1181″)
Thickness Tolerance (Standard):Â +/-10%
 Widths from 1.0 mm up to 1250 mm
Width Tolerance (Standard): Â +/- 0.127mm (0.005″)
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Other sizes available by request
 Stainless Steel Wire
Round Wire:Â 0.15mm to 6mm
Flat Wire: Widths from 0.25mm to 6.0mm Thickness from 0.08mm to 2.60mm
 Shaped Wire: Soft Materials up 4mm² / Hard Materials up to 3mm²
(Custom Shapes by request)
Stranded Wire and Overbraid Wire
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Other sizes available by requestÂ
Stainless Steel Properties
Stainless Steel Alloys: An Overview
Stainless Steel Alloys: Discover the Strength, Corrosion Resistance, and Unmatched Versatility for Your Manufacturing Needs
Stainless steel alloys are the primary choice for many manufacturers seeking durability, outstanding corrosion resistance, high strength, and versatility in their materials. There is a wide range of Stainless Steel alloys for manufacturers to choose from, depending on the application and end-use requirements, so it is beneficial to understand the difference between grades.
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Key Features and Benefits
- Strength and Durability:Â Stainless Steel alloys are known for their high strength and durability, making them an ideal solution for various applications and industries.
- Corrosion Resistance:Â The addition of chromium in stainless steel alloys forms a protective oxide layer, giving them outstanding corrosion and oxidation resistance.
- Formability:Â Stainless Steel alloys offer excellent formability, allowing manufacturers to create intricate shapes and components with ease.
- Weldability:Â These alloys have good welding capabilities, making them ideal for applications that require complex assemblies and fabrications.
- Versatility:Â With over 38 unique stainless steel alloys available, manufacturers can choose the perfect material for their specific application and end-use requirements.Â
Understanding Stainless Steel Alloys
Stainless Steel alloys can be grouped into five main categories: Austenitic, Ferritic, Martensitic, Duplex, and Precipitation Hardening (PH). Each type offers different properties and benefits, making them suitable for various applications.
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All stainless steel grades contain chromium, offering outstanding corrosion and oxidation resistance. Adding chromium helps form the complex oxide surface, which gives Stainless Steel its protective corrosion resistance. However, some stainless steel grades can equally possess other exceptional properties owing to variations in their composition. These subtle composition changes created by using different alloying elements alter the microstructures within the material resulting in a wide range of versatile mechanical properties. While there are many precision alloys for manufacturers to choose from, stainless steel alloys form one of the largest groups of materials; therefore, it is beneficial to categorise them by microstructure.
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Though Austenitic grades are the most popular choice, Knight Group supplies all five types of precision stainless steel alloys in precision strip and wire, ensuring you can find the perfect material for your manufacturing needs.
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 Take the Next Step: Unlock the Potential of Stainless Steel Alloys
Explore the world of Stainless Steel alloys and discover how they can revolutionise your manufacturing process with their unbeatable combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and versatility. Contact the Knight Group today to learn more about our range of stainless steel alloys and how we can help you harness their full potential.
Summary Table: Understanding the types of Stainless Steel Alloys available
| Material | Grades Supplied | Main features | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austenitics | 205 | · Non magnetic* · Low Carbon · Main alloying element is chromium typically 16-20% · Nickel typically 7-13% | · Strengthens significantly during cold working · Good weldability · High strength and ductility | · Cannot be hardened by heat treatment · Low stress corrosion cracking resistance |
| Heat Resisting Austenitcs | 301, 302, 303, 304L, 304, 305, 320, 321, 347, | |||
| Super Austenitics | 316, 316L, 316LVM, 316Ti, 904L | |||
| Ferritics | 409, 410S, 430, 430L, 430Ti (439), 441, 444 | · Magnetic · Low Carbon · Main alloying element is chromium, typically 10.5-17% | · Good formability · Low cost · Good stress corrosion cracking resistance · Moderate ductility | · Limited corrosion resistance · Cannot be hardened by heat treatment |
| Martensitics | 410, 420, 431 | · Can be magnetic or non magnetic · Low Carbon · Main alloying element is chromium typically 12 to 15% molybdenum (0.2-1%) | Hardened by quenching and tempered to give improved toughness and ductility | · Less resistant to corrosion compared to Austenitic and Ferritic grades · Limited formability and welding capabilities |
| Precipitation hardening | 17/4PH, 17/7PH | Contains Aluminium or Copper | High work hardening rates / Very high strengths / Better corrosion resistance compared to martensitics | · Limited availability · Lower corrosion resistance formability and weldability compared to austenitics |
| Duplex | 309, 310 | · Magnetic · Low Carbon · Combined Austenitic-Ferritic structure · Chromium typically 21-26% · Nickel typically 3.5-6.5% | · Superior tensile strength in annealed condition · Good corrosion and pitting resistance · Lighter weight · Lower cost due to lower nickel content | · Cannot be hardened by heat treatment but offers higher annealed strength levels than Ferritic or Austenitic grades · Restricted application temperature range when compared to Austenitics |
* cold working of the less alloyed grades will induce structural changes leading to increased levels of magnetism.
**Super Austenitics, Super Ferritic and Super Duplexes are available by request
Chemical Properties of Stainless Steel
| CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF STAINLESS STEEL ALLOYS | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Designation EN 10088-2 2014 | Former BS Standard (Wire Only) | American Designation (ASTM) | TYPICAL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION % | ||||||||||||
| Number | Name | BS 1554 1990 (Annealed) BS 2056 1991 (Hard) nearest fit | AISI nearest fit | UNS nearest fit | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N | Cu | Other |
| AUSTENITICS | |||||||||||||||
| - | - | - | 205 | S 20500 | |||||||||||
| 1.4310 | X10CrNi18-8 | 301S26 | 301 | S 30100 | 0.05 - 0.15 | 1.00 - 2.00 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 0.015 - 0.030 | 16.00 - 19.00 | 0.8 | 6.0 - 9.5 | 0.10 | - | - |
| 1.4310 | X10 Cr Ni 18-8 | 302S26 (Hard) 302S31 (Annealed) | 302 | S 30100 | 0.05 – 0.15 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 0.015 | 16.00 – 19.00 | - | 6.00 – 9.50 | 0.11 | - | |
| 1.4305 | X8CrNiS18-9 | 303S31 | 303 | ||||||||||||
| 1.4301 | X5 Cr Ni 18-10 | 304S31 304S15 | 304 | S 30400 | 0.07 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 0.015 | 17.5 - 19.5 | - | 8.0 - 10.5 | 0.10 | - | - |
| 1.4307 | X2 Cr Ni 18-9 | 304S11 | 304L | S 30403 | 0.03 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 0.015 | 17.5 - 19.5 | - | 8.0 - 10.5 | 0.10 | - | - |
| 1.4303 | X4 Cr Ni 18-12 | - | 305 | S 30500 | 0.06 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 0.015 | 17.0 - 19.0 | - | 11.0 - 13.0 | 0.10 | - | - |
| 1.4401 | X5 Cr Ni Mo 17-12-2 | 316S42 316S31 (Annealed) | 316 | S31600 | 0.07 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 0.015 | 16.5 - 18.5 | 2.0 - 2.5 | Strip: 10.5 - 13.5 Wire: 10.0 – 13.0 | Strip: 0.10 Wire: 0.11 | - | - |
| 1.4436 | X3 Cr Ni Mo17-13-3 | 316S31 (Annealed) 316S33 | 316 | S31600 | 0.05 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 0.015 | 16.5 - 18.5 | 2.5 - 3.0 | 10.5 - 13.0 | 0.10 | - | - |
| 1.4404 | X2 Cr Ni Mo 17-12-2 | 316S14 316S11 | 316L | S 31603 | 0.03 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 0.015 | 16.5 - 18.5 | 2.0 - 2.5 | 10.0 - 13.0 | Strip: 0.10 Wire: 0.11 | - | - |
| 1.4432 | X2 Cr Ni Mo 17-12-3 | - | 316L | S 31603 | 0.03 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 0.015 | 16.5 - 18.5 | 2.5 - 3.0 | 10.5 - 13.0 | 0.10 | - | - |
| 1.4441 | 316LVM | S 31673 | Available by Request | ||||||||||||
| 1.4571 | X6 Cr Ni Mo Ti 17-12-2 | - | 316Ti | S 31635 | 0.08 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 0.015 | 16.5 - 18.5 | 2.0 - 2.5 | 10.5 - 13.5 | - | - | Ti 5 x C to max 0.7 |
| 1.4541 | X6 Cr Ni Ti 18-10 | 321S31 | 321 | S 32100 | 0.08 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 0.015 | 17.0 - 19.0 | - | 9.0 - 12.0 | - | - | Ti 5 x C to max 0.7 |
| 1.4550 | X6 Cr Ni Nb 18-10 | 347S20 347S31 347S96 347S45 | 347 | S 34700 | 0.08 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 0.015 | 17.0 - 19.0 | - | 9.0 - 12.0 | - | - | Nb (Cb) = 10 x C to max 1.0 |
| 1.4539 | X1 NI Cr Mo Cu 25-20-5 | 904S13 | 904L | N 08904 | 0.02 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 19.0 - 21.0 | 4.0 - 5.0 | 24.0 - 26.0 | 0.15 | 1.2 - 2.0 | - |
| 2.4660 | NiCr20CuMo | - | Alloy 20 | N08020 | 0.07 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 0.035 | 19.00 - 21.00 | 2.00 - 3.00 | 32.00 - 38.00 | - | 3.00 - 4.00 | Nb+Ta: 8 x carbon - 1.00 Fe: balance |
| - | - | - | Nitronic® 32 Alloy (XM-28) | S24100 | 0.15 | 0.03 | 11.0 -14.0 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 16.50 – 19.0 | - | 0.50 – 2.50 | 0.20 – 0.45 | - | Fe: Balance |
| 1.3964 | - | - | Nitronic® 50 (XM-19) | S20910 | 0.06 | 1.0 | 4.0 – 6.0 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 20.5 – 23.5 | 1.5 – 3.0 | 11.5 – 13.5 | - | - | V: 0.1 – 0.3 Fe: balance |
| HEAT RESISTING AUSTENITICS | |||||||||||||||
| 1.4828 | - | - | 309 | S 30900 | 0.08 | 0.75 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 22.00 - 24.00 | - | 12.00 - 15.00 | - | - | - |
| 1.4833 | X12 Cr Ni 23-13 | - | 309S | S 30908 | 0.08 - 0.15 | 1.00 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 0.015 - 0.030 | 22.00 - 24.00 | - | 12.00 - 15.00 | 0.11 | - | - |
| 1.4845 | X8 Cr Ni 25-21 | - | 310/ 310S | S 31008 | 0.08 - 0.10 | 1.50 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 0.015 - 0.030 | 24.00 - 26.00 | - | 19.00 - 22.00 | 0.11 | - | - |
| SUPER AUSTENITICS | |||||||||||||||
| 1.4547 | X1CrNiMoCuN20–18–7 | - | 254 SMO® | S31254 | 0.02 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 19.5 - 20.5 | 6.0 - 7.0 | 17.5 - 18.5 | 0.18 - 0.25 | 0.5 - 1.0 | - |
| - | - | - | AL6XN | N08367 | 0.03 max | 1.0 max | 2.0 max | 0.04 max | 0.03 max | 20.0 – 22.0 | 6.00 – 7.00 | 23.5. – 25.5 | 0.18 – 0.25 | 0.75 max | Fe: Balance |
| 1.4529 | - | - | INCOLOY® 25-6MO Alloy | N08926 | 0.02 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 19.0 – 21.0 | 6.0 – 7.0 | 24.0 – 26.0 | 0.15 – 0.25 | 0.5 – 1.5 | Fe: Balance |
| FERRITICS | |||||||||||||||
| 1.4512 | X2CrTi12 | - | 409 | S 40900 | 0.03 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 10.5 - 12.5 | - | - | - | - | Ti (6x (C+N)) to 0.65 |
| 1.4006 | X12Cr13 | 410S21 | 410S | S 41008 | 0.08 - 0.15 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 11.5 - 13.5 | - | 0.75 | - | - | - |
| 1.4021 | X20Cr13 | 420S29 420S37 | 420 | - | Available by Request | ||||||||||
| 1.4028 | X30Cr13 | 420S45 | 420 | - | Available by Request | ||||||||||
| 1.4016 | X6 Cr 17 | 430S17 430S18 | 430 | S 43000 | 0.08 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 16.0 - 18.0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1.4510 | X3CrTi17 | - | 430Ti / (439) | - | 0.05 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 16.0 - 18.0 | - | - | - | - | Ti (4x(C+N) + 0.15) to 0.80 |
| 1.4113 | X6CrMo17-1 | - | 434 | S 43400 | 0.08 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 16.0 - 18.0 | 0.9 - 1.4 | - | - | - | - |
| 1.4509 | X2CrTiNb18 | - | 441 | S 44100 | 0.03 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 17.5 - 18.5 | - | - | - | - | Nb: [3xC+0.30] to 1.0 max Ti: 0.1 - 0.6 |
| 1.4521 | X2CrMoTi18-2 | - | 444 | S 44400 | 0.025 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 17.0 - 20.0 | 1.8 - 2.5 | - | 0.03 | - | Ti (4x(C+N) + 0.15) to 0.80 |
| MARTENSITICS | |||||||||||||||
| 1.4006 | X12 Cr 13 | 410S21 | 410 | S 41000 | 0.08 - 0.15 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 11.5 - 13.5 | - | 0.75 | - | - | - |
| 1.4028 | X30 Cr 13 | 420S45 | 420 | S 42000 | 0.26 - 0.35 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 12.0 - 14.0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1.4122 | X39CrMo17-1 | - | - | - | 0.33 - 0.45 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 15.5 - 17.5 | 0.8 - 1.3 | 1.0 | - | - | - |
| PRECIPITATION HARDENING | |||||||||||||||
| 1.4542 | X5CrNiCuNb16-4 | - | - | 17-4PH | 0.07 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 15.0 - 17.0 | 0.6 | 3.0 - 5.0 | - | 3.0 - 5.0 | Nb: 5 x C - 0.45 |
| 1.4568 | X7 Cr Ni Al 17-7 | 301S81 | 631 | 17-7PH AMS5678 | 0.09 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 16.0 - 18.0 | - | 6.5 - 7.8 | Strip: - Wire: 0.015 | - | Al: 0.7 - 1.5 |
| DUPLEX | |||||||||||||||
| 1.4062 | - | - | 2202 | S 32202 | 0.03 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 21.5 - 24.0 | 0.45 | 1.0 - 2.9 | 0.16 - 0.28 | - | - |
| 1.4462 | X2CrNiMoN22–5-3 | - | 2205 | S 32205 | 0.03 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.035 | 0.015 | 21.0 - 23.0 | 2.5 - 35 | 4.5 - 6.5 | 0.1 - 0.22 | - | - |
| 1.4362 | X2CrNiN23–4 | - | 2304 | S 32304 | 0.03 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.035 | 0.015 | 22.0 - 24.5 | 0.1 - 0.6 | 3.5 - 5.5 | 0.05 - 0.20 | 0.1 - 0.6 | - |
| 1.4410 | X2CrNiMoN25–7-4 | - | 2507 | S 32750 | 0.03 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.035 | 0.015 | 24.0 - 26.0 | 3.0 - 4.5 | 6.0 - 8.0 | 0.24 - 0.35 | - | - |
| 1.4662 | X2CrNiMoN22–5-3 | - | (LDX) 2404 | S 82441 | 0.03 | 0.7 | 2.5 - 4.0 | 0.035 | 0.005 | 23.0 - 25.0 | 1.0 - 2.0 | 3.0 - 4.5 | 0.2 - 0.3 | 0.1 - 0.8 | - |
| 1.4162 | X2CrMnNiN21–5-1 | - | (LDX) 2101 | S 32101 | 0.04 | 1.0 | 4.0 - 6.0 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 21.0 - 22.0 | 0.1 - 0.8 | 1.35 - 1.90 | 0.20 - 0.25 | 0.1 - 0.8 | - |
Mechanical Properties of Stainless Steel Strip
| STAINLESS STEEL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | |||||||||
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| European Designation EN 10088-2 2014 | Former BS Standard (Wire Only) | American Designation (ASTM) | Proof Strength 0.2% Min (N/mm2) | Tensile Strength | Elong. % Min. (50mm Gauge Length) | Hardness Max (VPN) | Surface Finish | ||
| Number | Name | BS 1554 1990 nearest fit | AISI nearest fit | UNS nearest fit | |||||
| AUSTENITICS | |||||||||
| - | - | - | 205 | S 20500 | Not available in strip. Wire products are available. | ||||
| 1.4310 | X10CrNi18-8 | - | 301 | S 30100 | 195 | 500 - 750 | 40 | 242 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4310 | X10 Cr Ni 18-8 | 302S26 | 302 | S 30100 | Not available in strip. Wire products are available. | ||||
| 1.4305 | X8CrNiS18-9 | 303S31 | 303 | - | Not available in strip. Wire products are available. | ||||
| 1.4301 | X5 Cr Ni 18-10 | 304S31 | 304 | S 30400 | 190 | 500 - 700 | 45 | 226 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4307 | X2 Cr Ni 18-9 | 304S11 | 304L | S 30403 | 175 | 500 - 700 | 45 | 226 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4303 | X4 Cr Ni 18-12 | - | 305 | S 30500 | 190 | 500 - 700 | 45 | 226 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4401 | X5 Cr Ni Mo 17-12-2 | 316S42 | 316 | S31600 | 200 | 500 - 700 | 40 | 226 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4436 | X3 Cr Ni Mo17-13-3 | - | 316 | S31600 | 200 | 500 - 700 | 40 | 226 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4404 | X2 Cr Ni Mo 17-12-2 | 316S14 | 316L | S 31603 | 200 | 500 - 700 | 40 | 226 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4432 | X2 Cr Ni Mo 17-12-3 | - | 316L | S 31603 | Available on request. | 40 | 226 | 2B & 2R | |
| 1.4441 | - | - | 316LVM | S 31673 | Not available in strip. Wire products are available. | ||||
| 1.4571 | X6 Cr Ni Mo Ti 17-12-2 | - | 316Ti | S 31635 | 200 | 500 - 700 | 40 | 226 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4541 | X6 Cr Ni Ti 18-10 | 321S31 | 321 | S 32100 | 190 | 500 - 700 | 40 | 226 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4550 | X6 Cr Ni Nb 18-10 | - | 347 | S 34700 | 205 | 510 - 740 | 40 | 242 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4539 | X1 NI Cr Mo Cu 25-20-5 | - | 904L | N 08904 | 230 | 530 - 730 | 35 | 242 | 2B & 2R |
| 2.4660 | NiCr20CuMo | - | Alloy 20 | N08020 | 241 | 551 | 30 | 200 | Available on request |
| - | - | - | Nitronic® 32 Alloy (XM-28) | S24100 | Not available in strip. Wire products are available. | ||||
| 1.3964 | - | - | Nitronic® 50 (XM-19) | S20910 | Not available in strip. Wire products are available. | ||||
| HEAT RESISTING AUSTENITICS | |||||||||
| 1.4828 | - | - | 309 | S 30900 | Available on request. | ||||
| 1.4833 | X12 Cr Ni 23-13 | - | 309S | S 30908 | 210 | 500 - 700 | 33 | 192 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4845 | X8 Cr Ni 25-21 | - | 310/ 310S | S 31008 | 210 | 500 - 700 | 33 | 192 | 2B & 2R |
| SUPER AUSTENITICS | |||||||||
| 1.4547 | X1CrNiMoCuN20–18–7 | - | 254 SMO® | S31254 | 320 | 650 - 850 | 35 | Available on request | |
| - | - | - | AL6XN | N08367 | Available on request. | ||||
| 1.4529 | - | - | INCOLOY® 25-6MO Alloy | N08926 | Not available in strip. Wire products are available. | ||||
| FERRITICS | |||||||||
| 1.4512 | X2CrTi12 | - | 409 | S 40900 | 210 | 380 - 560 | 25 | - | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4006 | X12Cr13 | 410S21 | 410S | S 41008 | - | 600 max | 20 | 2B & 2R | |
| 1.4016 | X6 Cr 17 | 430S17 430S18 | 430 | S 43000 | 260 | 430 - 600 | 20 | - | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4510 | X3CrTi17 | - | 430Ti / (439) | 230 | 420 - 600 | 23 | - | 2B & 2R | |
| 1.4113 | X6CrMo17-1 | - | 434 | S 43400 | 280 | 440 - 660 | 18 | 200 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4509 | X2CrTiNb18 | - | 441 | S 44100 | 230 | 430 - 630 | 18 | - | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4521 | X2CrMoTi18-2 | - | 444 | S 44400 | 300 | 420 - 640 | 20 | - | 2B & 2R |
| MARTENSITICS | |||||||||
| 1.4006 | X12 Cr 13 | 410S21 | 410 | S 41000 | 450 | 650 - 850 | 15 | 231 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4021 | X20Cr13 | 420S29 420S37 | 420 | - | Available on request. | ||||
| 1.4028 | X30 Cr 13 | 420S45 | 420 | S 42000 | 650 | 850 - 1000 | 10 | 258 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4122 | X39CrMo17-1 | - | - | - | Mechanical Data is dependent on temper and thickness. Please get in touch to find out further information. | ||||
| PRECIPITATION HARDENING | |||||||||
| 1.4542 | X5CrNiCuNb16-4 | - | - | 17-4PH | 700 - 1150 | 900 - 1270 | 3 - 6 | 380 | 2R |
| 1.4568 | X7 Cr Ni Al 17-7 | 301S81 | 631 | 17-7PH AMS5678 | Available on request. | max. 850 | Available on request. | 268 | 2R |
| DUPLEX | |||||||||
| 1.4062 | - | - | 2202 | S 32202 | 380 | 650 - 900 | 30 | 305 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4462 | X2CrNiMoN22–5-3 | - | 2205 | S 32205 | 450 | 650 - 880 | 25 | 284 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4362 | X2CrNiN23–4 | - | 2304 | S 32304 | 400 | 600 - 830 | 25 | 274 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4410 | X2CrNiMoN25–7-4 | - | 2507 | S 32750 | 530 | 730 - 950 | 25 | 305 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4662 | X2CrNiMoN22–5-3 | - | (LDX) 2404 | S 82441 | 450 | 650 - 900 | 25 | 305 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4162 | X2CrMnNiN21–5-1 | - | (LDX) 2101 | S 32101 | 400 | 650 - 900 | 25 | 305 | 2B & 2R |
Mechanical Properties of Stainless Steel Wire
| STAINLESS STEEL WIRE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Designation EN 10088-2 2014 | Former BS Standard (Wire Only) | American Designation (ASTM) | Maximum tensile strength N/mm² | |||||
| Number | Name | BS 1554 1990 nearest fit | AISI nearest fit | UNS nearest fit | Wire dia 13.0 – 6.0mm | Wire dia 6.00 – 1.50mm | Wire dia 1.50 – 0.50mm | Wire dia 0.50 – 0.10mm |
| AUSTENITICS | ||||||||
| - | - | - | 205 | S 20500 | Available by Request | |||
| 1.4310 | X10CrNi18-8 | - | 301 | S 30100 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4310 | X10 Cr Ni 18-8 | 302S26 | 302 | S 30100 | 750 | 800 | 880 | 900 |
| 1.4305 | X8CrNiS18-9 | 303S31 | 303 | - | Available by Request | |||
| 1.4301 | X5 Cr Ni 18-10 | 304S31 | 304 | S 30400 | 700 | 770 | 820 | 870 |
| 1.4307 | X2 Cr Ni 18-9 | 304S11 | 304L | S 30403 | 650 | 750 | 775 | 850 |
| 1.4303 | X4 Cr Ni 18-12 | - | 305 | S 30500 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4401 | X5 Cr Ni Mo 17-12-2 | 316S42 | 316 | S31600 | 700 | 770 | 820 | 870 |
| 1.4436 | X3 Cr Ni Mo17-13-3 | - | 316 | S31600 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4404 | X2 Cr Ni Mo 17-12-2 | 316S14 | 316L | S 31603 | 650 | 750 | 775 | 850 |
| 1.4432 | X2 Cr Ni Mo 17-12-3 | - | 316L | S 31603 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4441 | - | - | 316LVM | S 31673 | Available by Request | |||
| 1.4571 | X6 Cr Ni Mo Ti 17-12-2 | - | 316Ti | S 31635 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4541 | X6 Cr Ni Ti 18-10 | 321S31 | 321 | S 32100 | 700 | 770 | 820 | 870 |
| 1.4550 | X6 Cr Ni Nb 18-10 | - | 347 | S 34700 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4539 | X1 NI Cr Mo Cu 25-20-5 | - | 904L | N 08904 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 2.4660 | NiCr20CuMo | - | Alloy 20 | N08020 | Available on request. | |||
| - | - | - | Nitronic® 32 Alloy (XM-28) | S24100 | Available on request. | |||
| 1.3964 | - | - | Nitronic® 50 (XM-19) | S20910 | Available on request. | |||
| HEAT RESISTING AUSTENITICS | ||||||||
| 1.4828 | - | - | 309 | S 30900 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4833 | X12 Cr Ni 23-13 | - | 309S | S 30908 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4845 | X8 Cr Ni 25-21 | - | 310/ 310S | S 31008 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| SUPER AUSTENITICS | ||||||||
| 1.4547 | X1CrNiMoCuN20–18–7 | - | 254 SMO® | S31254 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| - | - | - | AL6XN | N08367 | Available on request. | |||
| 1.4529 | - | - | INCOLOY® 25-6MO Alloy | N08926 | Available on request. | |||
| FERRITICS | ||||||||
| 1.4512 | X2CrTi12 | - | 409 | S 40900 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4006 | X12Cr13 | 410S21 | 410S | S 41008 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4016 | X6 Cr 17 | 430S17 430S18 | 430 | S 43000 | 610 | 620 | 630 | 650 |
| 1.4510 | X3CrTi17 | - | 430Ti / (439) | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | ||||
| 1.4113 | X6CrMo17-1 | - | 434 | S 43400 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4509 | X2CrTiNb18 | - | 441 | S 44100 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4521 | X2CrMoTi18-2 | - | 444 | S 44400 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| MARTENSITICS | ||||||||
| 1.4006 | X12 Cr 13 | 410S21 | 410 | S 41000 | 700 | 700 | 750 | 780 |
| 1.4021 | X20Cr13 | 420S29 420S37 | 420 | - | Available by Request | |||
| 1.4028 | X30 Cr 13 | 420S45 | 420 | S 42000 | 780 | 780 | 800 | 820 |
| 1.4122 | X39CrMo17-1 | - | - | - | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| PRECIPITATION HARDENING | ||||||||
| 1.4542 | X5CrNiCuNb16-4 | - | - | 17-4PH | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4568 | X7 Cr Ni Al 17-7 | 301S81 | 631 | 17-7PH | Dedicated Table - See Precipitation Hardening Page. | |||
| DUPLEX | ||||||||
| 1.4062 | - | - | 2202 | S 32202 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4462 | X2CrNiMoN22–5-3 | - | 2205 | S 32205 | Available on request. | |||
| 1.4362 | X2CrNiN23–4 | - | 2304 | S 32304 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4410 | X2CrNiMoN25–7-4 | - | 2507 | S 32750 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4662 | X2CrNiMoN22–5-3 | - | (LDX) 2404 | S 82441 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4162 | X2CrMnNiN21–5-1 | - | (LDX) 2101 | S 32101 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
Features and Applications of Stainless Steel
| STAINLESS STEEL ALLOYS: MATERIAL FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Designation EN 10088-2 2014 | Former BS Standard (Wire Only) | American Designation (ASTM) | Key Features | Key Markets | Applications | ||
| Number | Name | BS 1554 1990 nearest fit | AISI nearest fit | UNS nearest fit | |||
| AUSTENITICS | |||||||
| - | - | - | 205 | S 20500 | Availble by request | ||
| 1.4310 | X10CrNi18-8 | - | 301 | S 30100 | An Austenitic Nickel-Chrome alloy with high toughness and corrosion resistance. 301 (1.4310) has lower chromium and nickel content compared to the 304 (1.4301), increasing its work hardening range. In annealed form it is non magnetic, but can develop magnetic properties, high strengths and ductility through cold working. It has good surface brightness, making it useful for decorative applications. | Aerospace, Automotive, Chemical Processing, Transport, Springs & Pressings, Decorative Goods, Etching | aircraft structural parts, automotive parts including trims and wheel covers springs, pressings, connectors, gaskets, watch parts, chemically etched components, building tools, decorative purposes, tableware, appliances, computer components, stamped parts |
| 1.4310 | X10 Cr Ni 18-8 | 302S26 | 302 | S 30100 | The lower Chrome and Nickel content of this grade increases the work hardening rate to give high strength and abrasion resistance. However, it is not hardenable by heat treatment. In the annealed condition it is non magnetic, but will slowly become magnetic with cold working. It is particularly suitable for components requiring stretch forming, high strength or good spring properties. | Medical, Springs and Pressings, Electronics | springs, clips, wireforms, fasteners, weaving and braiding, orthodontic wires, electrical connectors, washers, |
| 1.4305 | X8CrNiS18-9 | 303S31 | 303 | - | Availble by request | ||
| 1.4301 | X5 Cr Ni 18-10 | 304S31 | 304 | S 30400 | The most common grade of Stainless Steel due to its versatility. It has a high nickel content to increase strength, hardness and ductility. Its popularity can it part be attributed to this alloy's superior formability, welding and deep drawing properties. A high chromium content also provides excellent corrosion resistance in oxidizing environments and moderate protection in some acidic conditions. High hardness and strength can be achieved through cold working. Although a non-magnetic grade, magnetic properties can arise through cold working. | Food, Medical, Automotive, Cryogenic, Springs & Pressings, Pharmaceutical | heat exchangers, bellows, flexible tube, pipes, hinges, clamps surgical instruments, hypodermic needles, cryogenic components, air bag sensors, domestic appliances, gaskets, kitchen wares, springs, thread fasteners, sinks, computer components, battery cases, window spacers, architectural panels, ropes, weaving, braiding springs, severely deep drawn applications |
| 1.4307 | X2 Cr Ni 18-9 | 304S11 | 304L | S 30403 | The low Carbon version of 304 (1.4301) is ideal for more corrosive environments with oxidation resistance to a maximum temperature of 899°C (1650°F) without appreciable scaling. It offers greater resistance to intergranular corrosion in welds and moderate pitting corrosion resistance. It has good welding characteristics, though other grades are better suited for applications specifying stress relief. | Medical, Automotive, Springs & Pressings | surgical and medical parts, water tubes for electric heaters, bellows, pressings, deep drawn parts, expanded mesh, ropes, weaving, braiding, springs for corrosive environments. |
| 1.4303 | X4 Cr Ni 18-12 | - | 305 | S 30500 | An Austenitic Stainless Steel with good corrosion resistance. It has capability for polishing and electroplating, as well as soldering and welding. It has good cold workability and low rate of work hardening that suits deep drawn applications. It is non magnetic but can become magnetic (at a slow rate) with increasing cold work. | Electronics, Stationary | electronic parts, deep drawn parts, battery cases, pens |
| 1.4401 | X5 Cr Ni Mo 17-12-2 | 316S42 | 316 | S31600 | Molybdenum is added to increase corrosion resistance, with higher resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments than other common austenitic grades. Excellent welding and formability characteristics. Good for applications requiring continuous work in a temperature range of 450°C (842°F) and 850°C (1562°F). Additionally, it has improved non-magnetic properties. | Chemical Processing, Petrochemical, Automotive, Marine, Food | bursting discs, seals, bellows, gaskets, expansion joints, explosion panels, tubes, diaphragms, heat exchangers, coastal architectural features, food and laboratory benches, clips, threaded fasteners, springs, boat fittings, chemical containers, weaving, braiding in chemical, petrochemical and marine applications |
| 1.4436 | X3 Cr Ni Mo17-13-3 | - | 316 | S31600 | Molybdenum is added to increase corrosion resistance, with higher resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments than other common austenitic grades. Excellent welding and formability characteristics. Good for applications requiring continuous work in a temperature range of 450°C (842°F) and 850°C (1562°F). Additionally, it has improved non-magnetic properties. | Chemical Processing, Petrochemical, Automotive, Marine, Food | bursting discs, seals, bellows, gaskets, expansion joints, explosion panels, tubes, diaphragms, heat exchangers, coastal architectural features, food and laboratory benches, clips, threaded fasteners, springs, boat fittings, chemical containers, weaving, braiding in chemical, petrochemical and marine applications |
| 1.4404 | X2 Cr Ni Mo 17-12-2 | 316S14 | 316L | S 31603 | The Low Carbon version of 316 (1.4401), offers better corrosion resistance and is better suited for uses at sensitization temperatures, such as welding, as intergranular corrosion resistance is increased. Slightly more corrosion resistant than 316 (1.4401). More heavily alloyed, this grade has excellent corrosion resistance in Food, Beverage and Agricultural applications. | Chemical Processing, Petrochemical, Automotive, Marine, Food, Agricultural | bursting discs, seals, bellows, gaskets, expansion joints, explosion panels, tubes, diaphragms, heat exchangers, coastal architectural features, food and laboratory benches, threaded fasteners, springs, boat fittings, chemical containers |
| 1.4432 | X2 Cr Ni Mo 17-12-3 | - | 316L | S 31603 | The Low Carbon version of 316 (1.4401), offers better corrosion resistance and is better suited for uses at sensitization temperatures, such as welding, as intergranular corrosion resistance is increased. Slightly more corrosion resistant than 316 (1.4401). More heavily alloyed, this grade has excellent corrosion resistance in Food, Beverage and Agricultural applications. | Chemical Processing, Petrochemical, Automotive, Marine, Food, Agricultural | bursting discs, seals, bellows, gaskets, expansion joints, explosion panels, tubes, diaphragms, heat exchangers, coastal architectural features, food and laboratory benches, threaded fasteners, springs, boat fittings, chemical containers |
| 1.4441 | - | - | 316LVM | S 31673 | Availble by request | ||
| 1.4571 | X6 Cr Ni Mo Ti 17-12-2 | - | 316Ti | S 31635 | The Titanium-stabilised version of 316 (1.4401), prevents intergranular corrosion of welded structures by preventing formation of Chromium Carbide. The addition of Titanium offers improved mechanical strength at temperatures above 600°C (1112°F). | Chemical Processing, Petrochemical, Marine, Food | bursting discs, seals, bellows, gaskets, expansion joints, explosion panels, tubes, diaphragms, heat exchangers, coastal architectural features, food and laboratory benches, threaded fasteners, springs, boat fittings, chemical containers |
| 1.4541 | X6 Cr Ni Ti 18-10 | 321S31 | 321 | S 32100 | This alloy benefits from added Titanium to reduce Chromium Carbide precipitation, providing increased protection against intergranular corrosion. This alloy also combines high strength, resistance to scaling and phase stability with resistance to subsequent aqueous corrosion. With excellent welding and forming capabilities, it is particularly useful for parts fabricated by welding that cannot subsequently be annealed and applications in the temperature range of up to 900°C (1652°F). | Aerospace, Automotive | heating systems, welded tubes, gaskets, profile pipes, expansion joints, seals, bellows gaskets, furnace parts, honeycomb seals, thermal insulation, tube, flexible tube, diaphragms, aerospace components, exhaust manifolds, fasteners, springs, locking wires |
| 1.4550 | X6 Cr Ni Nb 18-10 | - | 347 | S 34700 | With similar characteristics to alloy 304 (1.4301), the addition of Niobium (Columbium) gives this alloy excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion. This grade is ideally suited where parts are required to operate in service between 426.7°C (800°F) - 871.1°C (1600°F) | Aerospace, Automotive Oil & Gas, Paper & Pulp | aircraft parts, expansion joints, bellows, flexible hoses, seals, gaskets and shims, thermal insulation panels, distillation, column packing, fasteners, aircraft exhaust stacks, oil refinery equipment, firewalls, stack liners, heavy duty automotive exhausts, springs |
| 1.4539 | X1 NI Cr Mo Cu 25-20-5 | - | 904L | N 08904 | This low Carbon Austenitic Stainless Steel is alloyed with Copper to improve resistance in acidic conditions. However the use of more expensive alloying components, Molybdenum and Nickel, it has largely been replaced by lower cost Duplex alloys. 904L (1.4539) is non-magnetic, and offers excellent formability, toughness and weldability. | Oil & Gas, Paper & Pulp | seals, gaskets and shims, thermal insulation panels, distillation, column packing |
| 2.4660 | NiCr20CuMo | - | Alloy 20 | N08020 | Alloy 20 offers excellent corrosion resistance, particularly in acidic environments, including phosphoric, sulfuric, and nitric acids. It can also resist stress corrosion cracking in chloride-rich environments due to alloying additions. It can be fabricated and welded using conventional processes while maintaining its resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion. | Chemical Processing, Food Processing, Oil & Gas | extraction columns, heat exchangers, mixing tanks, pipes, pumps, valves, food processing equipment, springs |
| - | - | - | Nitronic® 32 Alloy (XM-28) | S24100 | NITRONIC 32® (XM-28) is a low nickel austenitic stainless steel often selected as an alternative to 304 (1.4301) stainless steel when higher strength and comparable corrosion resistance is necessary. The alloy’s high work hardening rate allows for increased strength while maintaining ductility. NITRONIC 32® can be readily hot worked or cold worked, with annealing recommended after severe cold forming. | Chemical Processing, Food Processing, Electric Power Distribution, Construction | wire forms, racks/cages, screens, springs, concrete reinforcement, pole line hardware |
| 1.3964 | - | - | Nitronic® 50 (XM-19) | S20910 | Nitronic® 50 is a austenitic stainless steel strengthened by nitrogen, offering improved corrosion resistance and higher strength than many other austenitic stainless steel grades. Nitronic® 50 is non-magnetic and unlike some other austenitic grades, does not gain magnetic properties even when cold-worked or at sub-zero temperatures. It is ideal for sea water environments due to good resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion. | Marine, Oil & Gas, Medical | springs, valves, marine hardware, and boat shafting |
| HEAT RESISTING AUSTENITICS | |||||||
| 1.4828 | - | - | 309 | S 30900 | Alloy 309 (1.4828) is a heat resisting stainless steel grade with excellent resistance to oxidation as well as high tensile and creep strengths at elevated temperatures. It offers higher strength and corrosion resistance that 304 (1.4301) and its strength and hardness can be increased further by cold working. After cold working, annealing will help to reduce internal stress. | Automotive, Aerospace, Energy, Chemical Processing, Cement, Paper and Pulp | aerospace engine parts, gas burner radiators, electrical heating element tubes, energy conversion plants, furnace parts, heat exchangers, automotive exhausts, paper mills, waste incinerators |
| 1.4833 | X12 Cr Ni 23-13 | - | 309S | S 30908 | Considered a heat resisting alloy, the low Carbon version of 309 (1.4828), has improved weldability and minimised carbide precipitation. This alloys provides good resistance to oxidation and high-temperature corrosion combined with good mechanical strength at elevated temperatures. However it is not suited for use in highly carburizing environments. | Automotive, Aerospace, Energy, Chemical Processing, Cement, Paper and Pulp | aerospace engine parts, gas burner radiators, electrical heating element tubes, energy conversion plants, furnace parts, heat exchangers, automotive exhausts, paper mills |
| 1.4845 | X8 Cr Ni 25-21 | - | 310/ 310S | S 31008 | This alloy is a heat resistant Austenitic Stainless Steel, offering high toughness and superior high-temperature oxidation resistance due to its high Chromium and Nickel content. With excellent toughness to temperatures as low as -267.8°C (-450 °F), this grade has cryogenic applications. | Petrochemical Industry, Food Industry, Cryogenic, Power Generation | nuclear thermal insulation, furnaces, air heaters, food processing components, cryogenic applications |
| SUPER AUSTENITICS | |||||||
| 1.4547 | X1CrNiMoCuN20–18–7 | - | 254 SMO® | S31254 | Often regarded as a cost effective alternative to high nickel content and titanium alloys, 254 SMO® (1.4547) is a high-alloy super-austenitic stainless steel developed for use in seawater and other aggressive chloride-bearing environments. With a combined high molybdenum and nitrogen content alongside low carbon content, this grade offers exceptional resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion stress cracking, and corrosion fatigue uniform corrosion. 254 SMO® (1.4547) possesses strength that is twice that of the 300 series stainless steels. | Marine, Chemical Processing, Food Processing, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Pharmaceutical | desalination equipment, saltwater handling, flue gas desulfurization, food processing equipment, heat exchangers, pulp mill bleach systems, and oil distillation |
| - | - | - | AL6XN | N08367 | Designed for seawater resistance, this alloy exceeds the performance of conventional duplex stainless steels. It is capable of withstanding other corrosive environments, including chloride and oxidizing media. It can also be a lower a lower-cost alternative when compared with other nickel-base alloys. | Marine, Chemical Processing, Oil & Gas, Nuclear Power Generation, Paper and Pulp, Food Processing | mixing tanks, heat exchangers, extraction/distillation columns, flue gas scrubbers, pipes, pumps, food processing equipment, caustic chloride systems, pulp/paper production, desalination equipment |
| 1.4529 | - | - | INCOLOY® 25-6MO Alloy | N08926 | This alloy is a super-austenitic stainless steel, resistant to a wide range of corrosive environments. Additions of molybdenum and nitrogen provide added protection from pitting and crevice corrosion, while copper offers resistance to sulfuric acid conditions. It offers improved performance compared to 316 (1.4401) stainless steel, while remaining a cost-effective alternative to other nickel-based alloy grades. | Chemical Processing, Oil & Gas, Nuclear Power Generation, Food Processing, Springs | marine/offshore platform equipment, desalination equipment, heat exchangers, pipes, paper processing equipment, caustic chloride systems, springs |
| FERRITICS | |||||||
| 1.4512 | X2CrTi12 | - | 409 | S 40900 | Ferritic Stainless Steel grade 409 (1.4512) is a titanium stabilised alloy, ideally suited to high temperature applications due its corrosion resistance in these environments. This alloy also offers good mechanical properties and weldability up to 2.5mm thickness. | Automotive, Transport | car exhausts, rail and road vehicles, transportation equipment |
| 1.4006 | X12Cr13 | 410S21 | 410S | S 41008 | Ferritic Alloy 410s (1.4006) is a non-heat treatable, low carbon version of Stainless Steel grade 410. It offers moderate strength and corrosion resistance. When compared to austenitic grades, this alloy has a higher heat conductivity and a low heat expansion coefficient. It has good formability and is ideally suited to deep drawing applications. | Petrochemical Industry, Mining | mining equipment, petrochemical equipment, thermal process equipment. |
| 1.4016 | X6 Cr 17 | 430S17 430S18 | 430 | S 43000 | This magnetic grade has good formability. It offers good corrosion resistance in moderately aggressive media and good oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. It is not susceptible to stress cracking corrosion. This alloy is not hardenable through heat treatment. | Automotive, Chemical Processing, Etching, Oil and Gas, Electronics, Architectural, Food Industry | automotive trim and parts, gaskets, domestic appliance panels, chemically etched components, paint brushes, cooking utensils, food processing equipment, fasteners, lights bulbs, hose clamps, oil refinery components in acidic environments, architectural features |
| 1.4510 | X3CrTi17 | - | 430Ti / (439) | Available on request | |||
| 1.4113 | X6CrMo17-1 | - | 434 | S 43400 | Stainless Steel grade 434 (1.4113) is the most popular choice of the non work hardenable Ferritic grades. This low Carbon Ferritic Stainless Steel has additions of Molybdenum to increase corrosion protection, offering better corrosion resistance compared to 430 (1.4016). It is oxygen and heat resistant up to 816°C (1500°F). Other benefits include excellent polishing characteristics. | Automotive, Architectural | automotive trim and parts, dishwashers and domestic appliances, architectural, restaurant equipment, nitric acid plant equipment, furnace combustion chambers, oil refinery equipment, roofing and siding |
| 1.4509 | X2CrTiNb18 | - | 441 | S 44100 | Ferritic grade 441 (1.4509) is a magnetic Stainless Steel grade containing niobium. This provides good oxidation and corrosion resistance. This Stainless Steel grade also has good high-temperature strength, with good ductility and weldability, making it ideal for deep drawing and other fabrication applications. | Automotive, Transport | automotive exhausts, rail and road vehicles, transportation equipment |
| 1.4521 | X2CrMoTi18-2 | - | 444 | S 44400 | Ferritic grade 444 (1.4521) is a low carbon, low nitrogen, stainless steel that offers superior pitting and crevice corrosion resistance compared with other Ferritic Alloys. When superior corrosion resistance and resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking is required, this grade provides an ideal solution. | Food Processing, Automotive | food processing, brewery equipment, heat exchangers, automotive components |
| MARTENSITICS | |||||||
| 1.4006 | X12 Cr 13 | 410S21 | 410 | S 41000 | This magnetic Martensitic Stainless Steel grade is ideal for applications where strength, hardness and wear resistance is required. It is corrosion resistant in water and steam and offers moderate corrosion resistance overall. It is work hardenable to improve strength and ductility. However, it is not generally considered to be weldable, although it is possible with thin gauge material. 410 (1.4006) is the most commonly used Martensitic Stainless Steel grade. | Medical, Mechanical | stainless steel springs, valves, axles, surgical instruments, wear resistant surfaces, micrometre parts, compressor parts, fasteners, springs, pins, cutlery |
| 1.4021 | X20Cr13 | 420S29 420S37 | 420 | - | Available on request | ||
| 1.4028 | X30 Cr 13 | 420S45 | 420 | S 42000 | This Martensitic Stainless Steel grade offers similar corrosion resistance to alloy 410 (1.4006), but with improved hardness and strength. It is particularly useful for applications in which wear and abrasion resistance is important. This alloy also has magnetic properties. | Medical, Springs & Pressings, Printing Industry, Mechanical | surgical and dental instruments, cutlery, machine knives, scissors, measuring tools, springs, mechanical parts, fasteners |
| 1.4122 | X39CrMo17-1 | - | - | - | Martensitic Stainless Steel grade 1.4122 is the most corrosion resistant of the common Martensitic grades. In moderately corrosive, low chloride containing environments, this alloy can provide good resistance. It also offers medium to high hardness and very good wear resistance and mechanical properties overall. | Medical, Food, Mechanical | surgical instruments, pumps, mechanical parts, food processing |
| PRECIPITATION HARDENING | |||||||
| 1.4542 | X5CrNiCuNb16-4 | - | - | 17-4PH | 17-4PH (1.4542) is the most commonly used Precipitation Hardening grade of Stainless Steel. This alloy offers good mechanical properties at temperatures up to 316°C (600°F), with a good combination of corrosion resistance and high strength. Its corrosion resistance is very similar to the Austenitic Stainless Steel grade 304. (1.4301), however it is significantly more resistant to stress corrosion cracking. It is susceptible to crevice corrosion in stagnant sea water. | Aerospace, Marine, Sport & Leisure, Mechanical, Pulp & Paper Industry, Chemical Processing, Petrochemical, Food processing | pump components, mechanical parts, golf clubs, seals, surgical parts, aerospace components, petrochemical parts |
| 1.4568 | X7 Cr Ni Al 17-7 | 301S81 | 631 | 17-7PH AMS5678 | 17-7 PH (1.4568) is a Stainless Steel alloy which is considered austenitic in the annealed condition, but martensitic in the hardened condition. This alloy offers a combination of high strength and hardness, excellent fatigue properties and minimum distortion upon heat treatment. It has good strength and formability and is comparable to Austenitic Grade 301 (1.4310) . Corrosion resistance is generally higher than the Martensitic Stainless Steels and 17-4PH, but is lower than 304 (1.4301). This grade can be heat treated after forming to further enhance the mechanical properties. | Aerospace, Medical, Springs & Pressings | bellows, honeycomb, high temperature fasteners, springs, diaphragms, strain gauges, clips, washers, surgical parts and blades |
| DUPLEX | |||||||
| 1.4062 | - | - | 2202 | S 32202 | Duplex 2202 (1.4062) is a dual-phase Austenitic-Ferritic Stainless Steel. It offers elevated yield strength, with good resistance to stress corrosion cracking. This alloy offers good mechanical strength and is suitable for cold forming. | Pulp & Paper Industry, Water, Food, Construction, Automotive, Desalination | crash barriers, desalination cladding of paper machines, oil tanks juice tanks, automotive structures |
| 1.4462 | X2CrNiMoN22–5-3 | - | 2205 | S 32205 | Duplex grade 2205 (1.4062) is a dual-phase Austenitic-Ferritic Stainless Steel. It is the most widely used Duplex grade, achieving high yield strength while maintaining sufficient ductility. With good weldability and formability, it also offers high design strength, allowing for a reduction in section thickness. The corrosion resistance is comparable to Austenitic grades 304 (1.4301) and 301 (1.4310) demonstrating outstanding resistance to stress-corrosion cracking, crevice, pitting, erosion and general corrosion even in the most severe environments. | Automotive, Chemical Processing, Transport, Springs & Pressings, Decorative, Oil and Gas, Marine | pulp and paper processing, desalination, automotive trim, offshore platforms, oil and gas processing equipment chemical processing, transport applications |
| 1.4362 | X2CrNiN23–4 | - | 2304 | S 32304 | Duplex Grade 2304 (1.4362) is a dual-phase Austenitic-Ferritic Stainless Steel with low carbon content. It proves good resistance to corrosion with comparable corrosion resistance to Austenitic grade 316L (1.4404/ 1.4432). However it has superior mechanical properties, offering much higher proof strength compared to both Austenitic Stainless Steels 304 (1.4301) and 316L (1.4404/ 1.4432). It has weight saving benefits in certain applications and is well suited for pressure vessel applications. It can operate in temperatures between -50°C (-58°F) and 300°C (572°F). Other properties include good weldability and good toughness. | Automotive, Chemical Processing, Transport, Paper and Pulp, Food Processing | pulp and paper processing, pressure vessels, desalination, automotive trim, chemical processing, transport applications |
| 1.4410 | X2CrNiMoN25–7-4 | - | 2507 | S 32750 | Duplex 2507 (1.4410) is considered a super duplex grade. As a dual-phase Austenitic-Ferritic Stainless Steel, it provides superior resistance to all corrosion with excellent protection from chloride stress corrosion cracking. It is ideally suited for service in highly corrosive conditions. It also benefits from high thermal conductivity, and a low coefficient of thermal expansion alongside high mechanical strength and good weldability. However, it is not recommended for applications requiring prolonged exposure to temperatures above 299.°C (570 °F) due to a potential reduction in toughness. | Automotive, Chemical Processing, Marine, Oil and Gas | pulp and paper processing, desalination, automotive trim, seawater systems, heat exchangers, oil and gas equipment, offshore platforms, chemical processing, vessels, piping, desalination |
| 1.4662 | X2CrNiMoN22–5-3 | - | (LDX) 2404 | S 82441 | Duplex Alloy (LDX) 2404 (1.4662) is an Austenitic-Ferritic Stainless Steel with high contents of Chromium and Nitrogen. This alloy offers both high corrosion resistance and a higher mechanical strength when compared to other common Duplex materials. Other properties include good fatigue resistance and good weldability, making it ideal for multiple applications. | Automotive, Chemical Processing, Marine, Oil and Gas, Energy, Architectural | structural components, piping systems, pulp and paper processing, heat exchangers, water treatment and desalination, offshore platforms, storage tanks, pressure vessels |
| 1.4162 | X2CrMnNiN21–5-1 | - | (LDX) 2101 | S 32101 | Duplex Alloy (LDX) 2101 (1.4162) is a low-alloyed, general purpose Austenitic-Ferritic Stainless Steel. It offers good general corrosion resistance, high sulphide and chloride stress corrosion resistance and overall good strength and weldability. | Chemical, Water Treatment, Paper & Pulp | chemical processing vessels and piping, pulp and paper mill equipment, water treatment tanks |
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Real-world Applications of Stainless Steel Wire
Our stainless steel precision wire has transformed industries – from construction, automotive, and aerospace to electronics, medical, and more.
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