What makes stainless steel “stainless”?
Compared to plain carbon steel, stainless steel alloys (there are more than 300 grades) contain at least 12% Chromium - a metal that is intrinsically corrosion resistant. Because of [...]
What do the designations 304L and 316L mean?
The "L" in the designations for these grades refers to "low carbon." This low carbon makes it easier to produce corrosion-resistant welds than in standard 304 and 316, respectively, [...]
What are the chemical compositions of grade 304 and 316 stainless steel?
GRADE Nickel Chromium Molybdenum Manganese 304 8 - 10.5% 18 - 20% None Specified 2% maximum 316 10 - 14% 16 - 18% 2 - 3% 2% maximum [...]
Why would 316 be worth the extra cost over 304?
For most applications, 304 has the best combination of corrosion resistance, mechanical properties and cost. For high corrosion resistance in food, biomedical, marine and heat exchanger applications, 316 can [...]
What are the common types of stainless steel?
A1: Most common are austenitic stainless steels, grades 304, 316 and 317. These have the highest corrosion resistance, are non-magnetic and can be hardened only by cold work (annealed [...]
What is the main difference between 304 and 316 for the application engineer?
316 stainless is more expensive (about 20% more) due to the higher Nickel and Molybdenum content and has higher corrosion resistance, higher tensile strength, and a slightly grayer finish. [...]
Do you accept cheques as a method of payment?
We accept cheques as method of payment but only after the first order fully paid and after the approval of your request opening an account with you. We encourage you [...]
Can you unload beams from your truck into the house?
No. We do not have the required permissions and insurance. All the materials will be unloaded on the ground to the closest place of your desired location. Also, We can [...]
Can you unload beams from your truck on the 2nd floor?
No. We do not have the required permissions and insurance. All the materials will be unloaded on the ground to the closest place to your desired location. However, we can [...]
What is the charge for delivery? (To where?)
We charge delivery fees to all orders below $500. Also, the fixed fees can be higher for the deliveries that are outside of a 50 km radius of Montreal. [...]