Stainless steel

Stainless Steel Grades

Grade selection guide: 304 / 304L / 316L / 321 / 430 / 409 / 201 / 2205 — with the service limits that decide which one to use.

0.3–80 mmThickness
≤ 2000 mmWidth

Available specification

GradesThicknessWidth / diameterStandard
304 · 304L · 316L · 321 · 430 · 409 · 201 · 22050.3–80 mm≤ 2000 mmASTM A240 / EN 10088-2
Ranges shown are standard availability; non-standard sizes can be made to order. Thickness is nominal — tolerance judged to ASTM A480 / EN 10088-2.

Typical applications

  • General indoor and decorative work (304)
  • Chloride-bearing service, coastal and food (316L)
  • Heat exchangers and high-temperature flue gas (321)
  • Seawater and high-chloride process lines (2205)

Delivery and inspection

  • PREN = Cr + 3.3×Mo + 16×N — we quote the number, not just the grade
  • Mill certificates show full chemistry, not only the grade name
  • We advise on welding consumables and interpass limits for duplex grades

Need a quote or technical support?

Send the grade, size, quantity and destination port — we reply with FOB / CIF within 24 hours.

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