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316 Stainless Steel Strip is a high-performance stainless steel material designed for enhanced corrosion resistance in chloride-rich and chemically aggressive environments. It offers excellent durability, formability, and long-term reliability for precision manufacturing applications.
Widely used in chemical equipment components, marine hardware, precision metal parts, and industrial fabrication projects requiring superior corrosion protection.
316 stainless steel strip (also referred to as AISI 316 stainless coil, UNS S31600 strip, or EN 1.4401 precision steel strip) is a molybdenum-alloyed austenitic stainless steel engineered for superior resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and chemical degradation in high-chloride, marine, and acidic environments. Containing 2.0% to 3.0% molybdenum, 316 stainless steel strips provide outstanding mechanical strength, high thermal stability, and excellent deep drawing ductility.
At XQJ Metal, we produce high-precision 316 stainless steel strips in thin gauges, foil tempers, and continuous coil rolls with custom edge deburring or rounding. Manufactured in strict compliance with ASTM A240, ASTM A480, and EN 10088-2 standards, our precision stainless strips feature mirror-smooth surface finishes, tight slitting width tolerances, and uniform tension levelling.
| Parameter | Standard Value / Specification |
| Material Grade | AISI 316 / UNS S31600 / EN 1.4401 / SUS 316 |
| Chemical Composition | Cr: 16.0–18.0%, Ni: 10.0–14.0%, Mo: 2.0–3.0%, C: ≤ 0.08% |
| Thickness Range | 0.05mm – 3.0mm (Precision Thin Gauge & Heavy Strip) |
| Width Range | 5.0mm – 600mm (Custom Precision Slitting Available) |
| Edge Conditions | Slit Edge, Deburred Edge, Round Edge (R-Edge), Safety Edge |
| Tempers / Conditions | Soft Annealed, 1/4 Hard, 1/2 Hard, Full Hard, Extra Hard |
| International Standards | ASTM A240, ASTM A480, EN 10088-2, JIS G4305, ISO 9001 |
Q1: What is the main difference between 304 and 316 stainless steel strips?
A: The primary difference is that 316 stainless steel contains 2% to 3% molybdenum. This alloy element dramatically enhances resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride-rich environments like seawater, marine salt mist, and harsh industrial chemicals compared to 304 grades.
Q2: What precision slitting tolerances and edge treatments can you provide?
A: With modern CNC high-speed slitting lines, we achieve width tolerances as tight as ±0.05mm and thickness tolerances within ±0.005mm. We also offer deburred edges and smooth round edges (R-edge) to ensure safe automated stamping.
Q3: What is your Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for custom slit 316 stainless steel coils?
A: Our standard MOQ for custom slit strip dimensions is 200 kg. Standard warehouse coil widths can be dispatched in smaller trial batch quantities immediately.
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316 stainless steel strip contains molybdenum, providing better resistance to chloride-induced corrosion than 304 stainless steel strip. The appropriate grade should be selected according to the service environment, corrosion requirements, and product application.
316 stainless steel strip is widely used for components exposed to chloride-containing or mildly corrosive environments because of its improved corrosion resistance. Material selection should always consider the specific chemical composition, operating conditions, and service life requirements.
Yes. 316 stainless steel strip is widely used for precision components requiring both corrosion resistance and dimensional consistency, such as instrument parts, medical devices, electronic components, and precision hardware.
It offers excellent resistance to seawater corrosion and maintains strength in humid and salt-rich conditions.
No. Strength is achieved through strain hardening rather than heat treatment.
Yes. It provides excellent weldability for structural fabrication.
Yes, it is commonly applied in tanks and pressure equipment.
Yes. It provides higher strength compared with most non-heat-treated aluminum alloys.
Yes. Thickness, width and temper can be adjusted based on project demand.
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