STAINLESS STEEL

Stainless steel is a group of steel used for various purposes and is divided into different microstructures, which are related to their main areas of use. The stainless steel groups differ significantly from each other due to their different strength properties, which depend on the composition and structure of the steel. Below are some general information on the different steel groups that we stock within each area. We can supply many more qualities from our warehouse. The designation used is the European standard with (inset) SS standard within parentheses.

Quality C Si Mn P S CR Ni Mo Additional Order
SS 2303 EN 1.4021 0,18 < 1,0 < 1,0 < 0,040 < 0,015 13
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SS 2321 EN 1.4057 0,18 < 1,0 < 1,5 < 0,040 < 0,015 16,5 2
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SS 2324 EN 1.4460 < 0,05 1 < 2,0 < 0,035 < 0,015 26,5 5,5 1,7 N 0,05 - 0,2
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SS 2333 EN 1.4301 < 0,07 < 1,0 < 2,0 < 0,045 < 0,030 18 9 < N 0,110
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EN 1.4307 < 0,07 < 1,0 < 2,0 < 0,045 < 0,015 18 9 < N 0,110
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SS 2337 EN 1.4541 < 0,08 < 1,0 < 2,0 < 0,045 < 0,030 18 10,5 Ti 5xC - 0,70
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SS 2343 EN 1.4436 < 0,05 < 1,0 < 2,0 < 0,045 < 0,030 17,5 12 2,7
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EN 1.4432 < 0,03 < 1,0 < 2,0 < 0,045 < 0,030 17,5 12 2,7 < N 0,110
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SS 2346 EN 1.4305 < 0,10 < 1,0 < 2,0 < 0,045 < 0,035 18 9 < N 0,110
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SS 2347 EN 1.4401 < 0,07 < 1,0 < 2,0 < 0,045 < 0,015 17,5 11,5 2,3 < N 0,110
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SS 2348 EN 1.4404 < 0,03 < 1,0 < 2,0 < 0,045 < 0,030 17,5 11,5 2,3 < N 0,110
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SS 2350 EN 1.4571 < 0,08 < 1,0 < 2,0 < 0,045 < 0,030 17,5 12 2,3 Ti 5xC - 0,70
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SS 2352 EN 1.4306 < 0,03 < 1,0 < 2,0 < 0,045 < 0,015 19 11 < N 0,110
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SS 2353 EN 1.4435 < 0,03 < 1,0 < 2,0 < 0,045 < 0,015 18 13,5 2,7 < N 0,110
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SS 2361 EN 1.4845 < 0,10 < 1,5 < 2,0 < 0,045 < 0,015 25 20,5 < N 0,110
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SS 2383 EN 1.4104 < 0,14 < 1,0 < 1,5 < 0,040 0,25 16,5 < 0,60
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SS 2387 EN 1.4418 < 0,14 < 0,7 < 1,5 < 0,040 < 0,015 16 5 1,15 N 0,020
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Quality Condition Material thickness RP 0,2 min N/mm2 Rm N/mm2 A5 min % Firmness HB Order
SS 2303 Q+T EN 1.4021 Toughened ≤ 160 500 700-850 13
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SS 2321 Q+T EN 1.4057 Toughened ≤ 160 600 800-950 12
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SS 2324 EN 1.4460 Quench annealed ≤ 160 460 620-880 20 (260)
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SS 2333 EN 1.4301 Quench annealed ≤ 250 190 500-700 35 (215)
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EN 1.4307 Quench annealed ≤ 250 190 500-700 35 (215)
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SS 2337 EN 1.4541 Quench annealed ≤ 250 190 500-700 30 (215)
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SS 2343 EN 1.4436 Quench annealed ≤ 250 200 500-700 30 (215)
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EN 1.4432 Quench annealed ≤ 250 200 500-700 30 (215)
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SS 2346 EN 1.4305 Quench annealed ≥ 160 210 500-700 35 (230)
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SS 2347 EN 1.4401 Quench annealed ≤ 250 200 500-700 40 (215)
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SS 2348 EN 1.4404 Quench annealed ≤ 250 200 500-700 40 (215)
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SS 2350 EN 1.4571 Quench annealed ≤ 250 200 500-700 40 (215)
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SS 2352 EN 1.4306 Quench annealed ≤ 250 180 460-680 45 (215)
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SS 2353 EN 1.4435 Quench annealed ≤ 250 200 500-700 40 (215)
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SS 2361 EN 1.4845 Quench annealed ≤ 210 500-700 35
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SS 2383 EN 1.4104 Toughened ≤ 160 > 500 650-850 10
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SS 2387 Toughened ≤ 250 > 700 900-1100 14
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EN 1.4418 Toughened ≤ 250 > 550 760-960 14
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Stocked stainless steel groups:

Martensitic steel

This group is characterized by being hardenable by conventional heat treatment, up to 58-60 Hrc depending on the carbon content. The type is more to be regarded as corrosion resistant through its relationship between alloying elements. Martensitic steel is normally not weldable, and it normally has moderate corrosion resistance. We stock the following qualities.

EN 1.4021 (SS 2303-05) soft annealed steel 230-260 HB in round dimensions.

EN 1.4057 (SS 2321-03) soft annealed steel 270-315 HB in round dimensions.

EN 1.4112 soft annealed steel, hardenable to approx. 54-56 Hrc in round dimensions.

Additional grades are obtained on request from European manufacturers.

Ferritic steel

This steel group contains 12-30% Cr and a maximum of 0.1% C. It is not hardenable, it is magnetic and depending on the analysis, it is in some cases weldable. The steel has moderate corrosion resistance. In recent years, several new ferritic steels have been developed for special applications. These steels are obtained on request from European manufacturers.

Austenitic steels

This is the most common group of stainless steels. The structure is austenitic, making it non-magnetic and it cannot be hardened by heat treatment. However, strength can be increased by cold working. The group has a wide range of grades with increasing corrosion resistance with increased alloy content. The group is normally highly weldable. The group is used as a structural steel in various aggressive environments.

EN 1.4301 (SS 2333-02) Annealed steel with good corrosion resistance. Stocked in round and flat dimensions with a pickled or turned/sanded surface. Highly weldable.

EN 1.4305 (SS 2346-02) Annealed sulphur-alloyed steel, also known as stainless automatic steel, is characterized by good machinability during cutting operations and good corrosion resistance in less aggressive environments, but poor weldability. Stocked in round, square and hexagonal dimensions in turned or drawn finishes.

EN 1.4404 (SS 2348-02) Annealed acid-resistant steel with excellent weldability and very good corrosion resistance even in more severe environments. Stocked in round and flat dimensions with a pickled or turned/sanded surface.

Duplex steels

Austenitic-ferritic steels have a mixed structure, duplex structure. They have good corrosion resistance to chloride-containing environments. The material is weldable and has good formability as well as significantly higher strength than the austenitic steels.

EN 1.4460 (SS 2324-02) Annealed acid-resistant steel, yield strength Rp 0.2 min 450 N/mm², tensile strength 600-800 mm². This steel is available in round dimensions with a turned or sanded surface.

EN 1.4462 (SS 2377-02) Annealed acid-resistant steel, yield strength Rp 0.2 min 450 N/mm², tensile strength 660-860 mm². This steel is available in round dimensions with a turned or sanded surface.