316 Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel is the standard molybdenum-bearing grade, second in importance to 304 amongst the austenitic stainless steels. The molybdenum gives 316 better overall corrosion resistant properties than 304 Stainless, particularly higher resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments
Product Forms & Size Range
316 Stainless Round Bar diameters range from 0.125″ to 14.00″ diameter.
316 Stainless flat bar comes in a variety of thicknesses and widths. For more information please request a quote.
316 Stainless Plate Thickness ranges from 0.1875″ to 6.50″ Thick.
316 Stainless Sheet Thicknesses range from 0.0010″ to .170″ Thick.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 316 & 316L?
316L Stainless is an extra low carbon version of 316 Stainless Steel. Being an austenitic chromium nickel stainless steel, It also contains molybdenum which increases its general corrosion resistance as well as the mechanical properties at elevated temperatures. The properties of 316 are similar to type 304; however 316 is stronger at elevated temperatures and also corrosion resistance is improved particularly against sulphates, phosphates and other salts as well as reducing acids such as sulphuric, sulphurous and phosphoric.
316 STAINLESS STEEL SPECIFICATIONS
304 SHEET SOLUTION HEAT TREATED SHEET
Annealed sheets offering excellent corrosion resistance and formability for demanding applications.
316 Stainless Tubing
Precision tubes designed for corrosion resistance and mechanical reliability in fluid systems.
316 BARS & FORGINGS
High-quality bars and forgings suitable for structural, machined, and high-stress components.
FEDERAL & MILITARY SHEET SPECIFICATIONS
Government-certified sheets ensuring performance and durability under critical service conditions.
OIL & GAS
Materials engineered to withstand sour gas, chloride stress, and harsh operating environments.
Certified Material for Critical Service
316 / 316L Stainless Steel is widely used as a certified material for critical service applications due to its strict adherence to aerospace, military, and industrial standards. All material is produced and tested according to AMS, ASTM, and MIL specifications, ensuring traceability, chemical composition verification, and mechanical property compliance.