What is Stainless Steel 316/316L Scrap?
Scrap made up of stainless steel grade 316/316L is in high demand due to its varied properties and applications; thus making an appealing option as waste.
Stainless Steel 316/316L Scrap is widely acknowledged for its exceptional machinability, making it suitable for various machining processes such as drilling, milling, turning and tapping. Furthermore, its composition enables seamless cutting and shaping which increases manufacturing productivity overall while increasing manufacturing productivity overall.
One of the primary advantages of Stainless Steel 316/316L Scrap is its excellent corrosion resistance, due to molybdenum's presence, making this material resistant against chlorides and acids environments, perfect for industries operating within harsh chemical or salty environments.
Stainless Steel 316/316L Scrap is widely known for its exceptional weldability, making fabrication and joining easier than ever before. From conventional techniques such as shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) to more cutting edge methods like laser welding, this scrap material seamlessly integrates itself into structures or components without compromise to integrity or structure integrity.
Stainless Steel 316/316L Scrap is used across industries from automobile and aerospace manufacturing, pharmaceutical research and chemical processing as well as architectural components manufacturing. Due to its versatility and extended longevity, it makes this material perfect for applications requiring superior performance with extended longevity.
Stainless Steel 316/316L Scrap has many applications across industries that demand durable construction, fabrication and maintenance materials. Common uses for it are heat exchangers, pressure vessels, piping systems, valves and fittings used at industrial plants and refineries as well as structural components used on bridges, buildings and marine structures due to its corrosion-resistance qualities; its recycling capability brings sustainability into various sectors while contributing towards resource conservation efforts and decreasing waste reduction initiatives.
Apple Steels is a prominent dealer and distributor of Stainless Steel 316/316L Scrap in Mumbai, India. renowned for its exceptional quality and performance, we prioritize sustainability and reliability in its products. We ensure that its scrap materials meet stringent standards, making them well-suited for various applications.
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Grade | 316, 316L |
| Type | Recyclable |
| Thickness | 2mm-10mm |
| Condition | Waste |
| Scrap Type | Turnings, Shavings, Plate Cuts, Round Cuts, Shaftings, Pipe Cuts |
| Condition of supply | Loose Bales, Compressed Bales, Pillow Bales, Bulk, Capsules, Side slits |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | GOST | AFNOR | EN |
| SS 316 | 1.4401 / 1.4436 | S31600 | SUS 316 | 316S31 / 316S33 | - | Z7CND17‐11‐02 | X5CrNiMo17-12-2 / X3CrNiMo17-13-3 |
| SS 316L | 1.4404 / 1.4435 | S31603 | SUS 316L | 316S11 / 316S13 | 03Ch17N14M3 / 03Ch17N14M2 | Z3CND17‐11‐02 / Z3CND18‐14‐03 | X2CrNiMo17-12-2 / X2CrNiMo18-14-3 |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N |
| SS 316 | 0.08 max | 2.0 max | 1.0 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 16.00 - 18.00 | 2.00 - 3.00 | 11.00 - 14.00 | 67.845 min |
| SS 316L | 0.035 max | 2.0 max | 1.0 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 16.00 - 18.00 | 2.00 - 3.00 | 10.00 - 14.00 | 68.89 min |
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 8.0 g/cm3 | 1454 °C (2650 °F) | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 35 % |
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