Stainless Steel 316 Grade

Characteristics

316 Grade Stainless Steel should have very low magneticity and has a high tensile strength . Welding of 316 Stainless Steel is possible, but care will be needed to clean welds and areas effected by heat decolourisation from the welding processes.

Density 7,900 lg/m3

Tensile Strength 515 MPa

Brinell Hardness 217 HB

Rockwell Hardness 95 HRB

Common Applications

316 Stainless steel will be considered in :

• Sea Front Building
• Piers, wharves & jetties
• Boats & Ships
• Factories processing chlorides and food products

Edcon Steel Tips

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For decades we’ve serviced major infrastructure projects – and home handymen. We are here for tradespeople, home builders, renovators… and plenty of others with a passion for metal projects.

Our 316 stainless steel options include angles, bars, boxes, tubes, pipes, plates, welding consumables and a range of accessories. And we cut to size and deliver Australia Wide (subject to your size).

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Surface Preparation and Coatings

Unlike mild steel the chemistry of stainless steels means the processes and methods for protecting and finishing 316 Grade Stainless Steel are vastly different to mild steels.  Most surface finishes for stainless steel will be mechanically (Polishing) or chemically (Passivating) applied.    The correct surface finish will have substantial impacts on the performance and appearance of your stainless steel.

One of the most important considerations for the performance and appearance Stainless Steels is cleanliness.  Surfaces need to be kept free from particles of other metals especially alloy or carbon steels.  Timber also has contaminants that will leech and stain stainless steels.

Due to the variety of finishes available in stainless steels, Edcon Steel strongly recommends you discuss your requirements with your designer or fabricator.

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