Finego - Model 316 -Stainless Steel Pipe

• Chemical: chemical containers, pressure vessels, and industrial equipment
• Water treatment: woven or welded screens for water filtration
• Pulp and paper: used in paper machines to avoid iron contamination.
• Automotive: threaded fasteners, springs, and furnace parts
• Medical: medical equipment and orthopedic implants
• Dental: dental implants, orthodontic appliances, and various dental instruments
• Semiconductor: semiconductor manufacturing equipment and cleanroom environments
• Food processing: food preparation surfaces, equipment, and appliances

316 stainless steel is anaustenitic chromium-nickel stainless steel that contains added molybdenum, which increases its resistance to corrosion and oxidation. This grade is particularly effective against chloride and marine environments, making it ideal for more challenging conditions. 316 stainless steel pipes offer excellent toughness, even at cryogenic temperatures, and are known for their superiorwelding properties. They are widely used in applications such as food processing equipment, pharmaceutical and medical devices, chemical and petrochemical processing, marine applications, and in any setting where high corrosion resistance is essential. This versatility makespolished 316 ss a preferred choice for demanding industrial applications.

Grade 316 is the standard molybdenum-bearing grade, second in overall volume production to 304 amongst theaustenitic stainless steels. The molybdenum gives 316 better overall corrosion resistant properties than Grade 304, particularly higher resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments.

Grade 316L, the low carbon version of 316 and has very high immunity from sensitization (grain boundary carbide precipitation). It is extensively used in the oil and gas and chemical industries for its cost effective corrosion resistance and ease of fabrication. There is commonly no appreciable price difference between 316 and 316L stainless steel. The austenitic structure also gives these grades excellent toughness, even down to cryogenic temperatures. Compared to chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steels, 316L stainless steel offers higher creep, stress to rupture and tensile strength at elevated temperatures.