Stainless Steels
| Stainless designation | Standard designations | International Standards | Form | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martensitic grades | ||||
| ST 4028 | AISI 420 B S 42000 1.4028, X30Cr13 | ASTM F 899 NFS 94090 | Bar | High strength alloy with moderate corrosion resistance |
ST 80 | AISI 431, APX 1.4057 X17CrNi16.2 | ASTM F 899 NFS 94090, AIR 9160 NFEN 10 088-3 | Bar | Excellent combination of strength and corrosion resistance |
| APX 4(1) | 1.4418 X4CrNiMo16.5.1 | NFS 94090, AIR 9160 NFEN 10088-3 | Bar | Same as above, with better corrosion resistance |
| X15TN(1) | AISI 420 MOD 1.4123 X40CrMoVN16.2 | ASTM F 899, NFS 94090 | Bar | Outstanding corrosion resistance combined with very high hardness |
| Austenitic grades | ||||
| STAINLESS T | AISI 301, 1.4310 X10CrNi18.8 | AMS 5517, 5518 AMS 5519 | Strip | Stainless steel with high strength produced by cold work |
| STAINLESS J | AISI 304, 1.4301 X5CrNi18.10 | AMS 5513 | Strip | Superior corrosion resistance to AISI 301 |
| PLATINO STAINLESS BC | AISI 304 L, S 30403 1.4306 X2CrNi19.11 | AMS 5511, NFL 23320 | Strip Bar Wire | Similar to AISI 304 with better intergranular corrosion resistance |
| 309 | AISI 309 UNS S 30900 1.4828 X15CrNiSi20.12 | Strip | Good corrosion resistance, poor weldability | |
| 310 | AISI 310 UNS S 31000 1.4845 X15CrNiSi25.20 | Strip | Good high temperature properties | |
| PLATINO STAINLESS MBC | AISI 316 L S 31603 1.4404 X2CrNiMo17.12.2 | AMS 5507 | Strip Bar | Similar to AISI 316 but with better intergranular corrosion resistance |
| M25W(1) | AISI 316 L X2CrNiMo18.14.3 | ASTM F 138, F 139 ISO 5832-1 | Bar | High purity remelted 316 L alloy, biocompatible |
| M30NW(1) | X4CrNiMnMoN21.9.4 | ASTM F 1586 ISO 5832-9 | Bar | Nitrogen-containing remelted alloy, with increased strength and corrosion resistance, biocompatible |
| 317 L | AISI 317 L S 31703, 1.4435 X2CrNiMo18.14.3 | Strip | High strength at high temperatures combined with high creep strength and outstanding chemical corrosion resistance | |
| STAINLESS TP | AISI 321, S 32100 1.4541 X6CrNiTi18.10 | AMS 5510 | Strip | Good weldability and high mechanical properties at temperatures up to 700-800°C (1300-1470°F) |
| 347 | AISI 347 UNS S 34700 1.4550 X6CrNiNb18.10 | AMS 5512 | Strip | Good corrosion resistance, suitable for welding |
| Precipitation hardening grades | ||||
| 17-7 PH(2) | 1.4568 X7CrNiAl17.7 UNS S 17700 | AMS 5528, ASTM A693 | Strip | Good combination of mechanical properties, corrosion resistance and fatigue strength. Simple manufacturing process |
| 15.7 Mo(2) | 1.4532 UNS S 15700 X8CrNiMoAl15.7.2 | Strip | Good corrosion resistance, high hardness after ageing | |
| 17.4 PH | 1.4542 UNS S 17400 X5CrNiCuNb16.4 | AMS 5604 | Strip | Good corrosion resistance, high hardness after ageing |
| ST 4542 | AISI 630 1.4542 X5CrNiCuNb16.4 | ASTM F 899, NFS 94090 | Bar | Same as above, suitable for medical applications |
| MX 455(1) | AISI XM 16 1.4543 X2CrNiCuTiNb12.9 | ASTM F 899, NFS 94090 | Bar | Good combination of strength, toughness and corrosion resistance |
| MX 466(1) (formerly MLX17) | X1CrNiMoAlTi 12-11-2 | ASTM F 899, AMS 5937 | Bar | Outstanding combination of strength, toughness and fatigue strength |
| A286 | AISI 660 UNS S 66286 1.4943 X5NiCrTi26.15 | Strip | Oxidation and corrosion resistant up to 700°C (1300°F) | |
| AM 350(3) | UNS S 35000 | AMS 5546, 5548 ASTM A 693 | Strip | High strength combined with excellent weldability and good corrosion resistance |
(1) Trademark Aubert & Duval
(2) Trademark Armco Inc.
(3) Trademark Allegheny Ludlum
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NEWS
/ Stainless participation in the forthcoming Medical Exhibitions /
Medtec Europe, Stuttgart,
March 13-15, 2012, Booth # 6435 - Hall 6
Medtec France, Lyon,
April 4-5, 2012, Booth # 631
Implants 2012, Lyon,
May 31-June 1, 2012, Booth #24
/ UKAD, Stainless’ new partner in the Medical Market /
This TA6V ELI alloy, used for the manufacture of implants and surgical instruments is 100% “Made in Europe”: from the extraction of the high purity ore to the melting of the high quality sponge to the ingot-billet-bar conversion in France.
/ Materion Corporation /
Effective March 8, 2011, our partner Brush Wellman has become Materion Corporation. The Brush Wellman Alloy Products business unit has changed its name to Materion Brush Performance Alloys.
/ Stainless, a new "Authorized Economic Operator" /
Stainless has just been approved as an ''Authorised Economic Operator'' by Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits Indirects (French Customs and Excise Office).