Stainless Steel
We are suppliers and stockholders of the following types of stainless steel: |
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We supply stainless steel in the following types or grades:
Most of the grades of stainless steel above is available in the forms listed to the right. Other steel grades available - please call for availability - 01902 716333 - and for nationwide delivery. We also supply stainless steel welded wire mesh. |
We supply stainless steel in the following forms: | |
Mirror PolishingAll of our stock can be delivered mirror polished if required. Please call us and ask about our mirror polished stainless steel service. |
Stainless Steel
'Stainless' is a term that has been adopted as a generic name for these steels which are iron alloys with a minimum of 10.5% chromium. Stainless Steel now refers to a range of steel types and grades noted for resistance to corrosion or oxidation. The Chromium content creates a thin layer of oxide on the surface called the passive layer. This layer prevents further corrosion of the surface. Increasing the levels of Chromium increases resistance to corrosion.
Stainless steel also contains varying amounts of Carbon, Silicon and Manganese. Other elements such as Nickel and Molybdenum may be added to impart other useful properties such as enhanced formability and increased corrosion resistance. strength.
Selection of the correct type or grade should be based on the corrosion resistance requirements of the application or environment. Then additional mechanical or physical properties may need to be considered to achieve the service performance requirements.
Steel Express can supply stainless steel in AISI/SAE, DIN, Werkstoff grades or equivalents:
BS 970 1991 | AISI/SAE | Werkstoff |
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303S31 | 303 | 1.4305 |
304S11 | 304L | 1.4306 |
304S15 | 304 | 1.4301 |
316S11 | 316L | 1.4404 |
316S13 | 316L | 1.4435 |
316S31 | 316 | 1.4401 |
316S33 | 316 | 1.4436 |
320S31 | 316Ti | 1.4571 |
321S31 | 321 | 1.4541 |
410S21 | 410 | 1.4006 |
420S37 | 420 | 1.4021 |
Steel Express - Stainless Steel Suppliers - Aluminium Suppliers - nationwide delivery from stock
Stainless Steel
- 303
- 304
- 316
- 410
- 420
- 17-4PH
- F51 - Duplex Stainless Steel
- F53 - Super Duplex Stainless Steel
- 440c Martensitic Stainless Steel
- F44 Super Austenitic Stainless Steel
- 904L Austenitic Stainless Steel
- P1008
- Stainless Steel Sheet
- Stainless Steel Bar
- Stainless Steel Tube
- Small Diameter Stainless Tube
- Perforated Stainless Steel Sheet
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