304 (AISI 304 / 18-8)
Composition: 18% Chromium, 8% Nickel
Features: The most widely used stainless steel type. High corrosion resistance. Excellent weldability and formability. Sensitive to saltwater and chlorine environments.
Applications: Kitchen equipment, household appliances, food processing machines, building facades, medical devices
316 (AISI 316)
Composition: 16-18% Chromium, 10-14% Nickel, 2-3% Molybdenum
Features: Higher corrosion resistance than 304, especially against chlorides and saltwater. Suitable for marine and chemical environments.
Applications: Marine industry, chemical industry, petrochemical plants, laboratory equipment, pool equipment, surgical instruments
430 (AISI 430)
Composition: 16-18% Chromium, Nickel-free (ferritic structure)
Features: Lower corrosion resistance but cost-effective. Magnetic. Provides brightness and widely used for decorative purposes.
Applications: Decorative coatings, kitchen accessories, automotive interior parts, home appliances
410 (AISI 410)
Composition: 11.5-13.5% Chromium
Features: Hardenable, high wear and impact resistance, low corrosion resistance.
Applications: Cutting tools, knives, valves, pump shafts
201 (AISI 201)
Composition: 16-18% Chromium, 3.5-5.5% Nickel, 5-7.5% Manganese
Features: Made more economical by reducing nickel content. Lower corrosion resistance compared to 304.
Applications: Household items, kitchen utensils, decorative applications, furniture accessories
904L (AISI 904L)
Composition: 19-23% Chromium, 23-28% Nickel, 4-5% Molybdenum
Features: Very high corrosion and acid resistance. Preferred in special and aggressive chemical environments.
Applications: Chemical tanks, petrochemical, seawater systems, special industrial applications
321 (AISI 321)
Features: Provides intergranular corrosion resistance thanks to Ti addition. Very durable at high temperatures.
Applications: Resistance and exhaust pipes, manifolds, aircraft parts, chemical industry boiler components
310 (AISI 310)
Features: Maintains corrosion resistance even at high temperatures. Can work at temperatures up to 1100°C.
Applications: Chemical, machinery industry, glass sector, mines, furnaces, ovens
