Molybdenum content resists chloride pitting and crevice corrosion
Suitable for marine, coastal and chemical environments
316L low-carbon version for welded assemblies
Medical-grade availability with full traceability
Excellent for food and pharmaceutical equipment
Bar, plate, sheet and tube stock
| 316 and 316L bar and plate |
| 316 sheet and tube |
| 316L for welded assemblies |
| 316 with passivation |
| 316 for marine hardware |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 515 MPa (annealed) |
| Yield strength | 205 MPa |
| Density | 8.00 g/cm³ |
| Corrosion | Superior, chloride resistant |
| PREN | 24–26 with molybdenum |
| Max service temp | 870 °C intermittent |
Passivation to ASTM A967
Electropolishing for medical parts
Polished marine finish
Bead blasted satin
It is when the part sees chlorides: salt water, coastal air, saline sprays or hypochlorite cleaning. In benign indoor conditions 304 performs just as well for less money.
316L has lower carbon, which reduces carbide precipitation during welding and prevents intergranular corrosion. Use 316L for anything that will be welded and exposed to moisture.
Yes, 316L is a standard material for surgical instruments and implants hardware, and we supply it with material certificates and passivation records.
Metals and engineering plastics for CNC machining: aluminium, stainless, steel, titanium, brass, copper and high-performance polymers with grade guidance.
Resins for injection moulding: ABS, PP, PC, PA, POM, PBT, PEEK and glass-filled grades with shrink, temperature and application guidance.
Materials for industrial 3D printing: PA12, PA11, glass-filled nylon, TPU, engineering resins and high-temperature polymers compared by process.
Sheet materials for fabrication: cold rolled and galvanised steel, stainless 304/316, aluminium 5052/6061 and copper, with thickness and finish guidance.
FRP and GRP material options: glass and carbon fibre reinforcements, polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy resins, foam and honeycomb core materials.
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