Stainless Steel
Premium corrosion-resistant steel for demanding applications. Perfect for food processing, medical devices, marine environments, and architectural projects.
Why Choose Stainless Steel?
Stainless steel combines strength, durability, and exceptional corrosion resistance. Its chromium content creates a protective oxide layer that self-heals when scratched, making it ideal for harsh environments and applications requiring hygiene and longevity.
Corrosion Resistant
Self-healing oxide layer prevents rust and corrosion
High Strength
Excellent strength-to-weight ratio and durability
Hygienic
Easy to clean and sterilize, FDA approved
Available Grades
304 Stainless Steel (18-8)
The most common stainless steel grade. Contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel, providing excellent corrosion resistance and formability. Ideal for general-purpose applications.
Properties:
- • Tensile Strength: 505-750 MPa
- • Yield Strength: 215 MPa
- • Excellent corrosion resistance
- • Non-magnetic (annealed)
- • Good formability
Typical Applications:
- • Food processing equipment
- • Kitchen equipment
- • Sinks and countertops
- • Architectural panels
- • Chemical containers
Benefits:
- • Most cost-effective SS grade
- • Easy to fabricate and weld
- • Wide availability
- • Attractive finish options
- • FDA approved
316 Stainless Steel (Marine Grade)
Premium grade with 2-3% molybdenum added for superior corrosion resistance, especially against chlorides and marine environments. The "marine grade" stainless steel.
Properties:
- • Tensile Strength: 515-760 MPa
- • Yield Strength: 205 MPa
- • Superior corrosion resistance
- • Non-magnetic (annealed)
- • Excellent in chloride environments
Typical Applications:
- • Marine components
- • Medical instruments
- • Pharmaceutical equipment
- • Coastal architecture
- • Chemical processing
Benefits:
- • Best corrosion resistance
- • Salt water resistant
- • High temperature strength
- • Medical/pharma approved
- • Long service life
Available Thicknesses
Sheet from 0.9 mm to 10 mm. The exact thicknesses in stock for each grade are shown in the app when you select the material.
Need a thickness that is not listed? Contact us and we will tell you whether we can source it.
Grade Comparison
| Grade | Type | Corrosion Resistance | Formability | Magnetic | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 | Austenitic | Excellent | Excellent | No | $$ |
| 316 | Austenitic | Superior | Excellent | No | $$$ |
Finishes
Stainless steel parts are supplied in the standard mill finish of the sheet. If you need a colour, powder coating in black, white or a custom colour is available at checkout.
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