Description

Hot Rolled, Annealed and Pickled Machine or Stretcher Straightened

ASTM A276, ASTM A479, ASME SA479, QQ-S-763

Type 304 – Non-hardening austenitic stainless Steel.  The most widely used of the stainless steel and heat resisting steels.  Offers good corrosion resistance to many chemical corrodents as well as industrial atmospheres.  Has a very good formability and can be readily welded by all common methods.  304 Prodec offers improved machinability.

Type 316 – Non-hardening  austenitic stainless Steel. Better corrosion and pitting resistance as well as higher strength at elevated temperatures then Type 304.  Used for pumps, valves, textile and chemical equipment, pulp and paper and marine applications. 316 Prodec offers improved machinability.

Finishes:

#2B Finish – annealed, pickled and dull cold rolled