430 is a ferritic stainless steel with good corrosion resistance in mild atmospheres and excellent resistance to stress corrosion cracking. It is magnetic and widely used for decorative and automotive applications.
Key Properties
Ferritic Structure: Magnetic with good resistance to stress corrosion cracking.
Corrosion: Good resistance to nitric acid and mild organic acids; not suitable for marine environments.
Heat Resistance: Good oxidation resistance up to 850°C.
Machinability: Excellent machinability compared to austenitic grades.
Common Applications
Automotive: Trim, fasteners, and exhaust system components.
Appliances: Washing machine drums, dishwasher interiors, and refrigerator panels.
Architecture: Interior decorative trim and non-structural components.
Industrial: Bolts, nuts, and screws requiring magnetic properties.

201 is an austenitic stainless steel with high manganese and nitrogen, serving as a cost-effective alternative to 304. It offers good formability and moderate corrosion resistance for indoor applications.
Key Properties
Cost Efficiency: Lower nickel content makes it significantly cheaper than 304/316.
Strength: High work-hardening rate provides good strength after cold forming.
Corrosion: Suitable for dry indoor environments; not recommended for outdoor or marine use.
Formability: Good ductility for bending and fabrication.
Common Applications
Furniture: Chair frames, table legs, and shelving units.
Architecture: Indoor handrails, window frames, and door hardware.
Automotive: Interior trim and non-structural components.
Consumer Goods: Utensil handles and budget cookware.

304L is the low-carbon variant of 304, designed for excellent weldability without post-weld annealing. It is the most versatile and widely used stainless steel bar for general corrosion-resistant applications.
Key Properties
Weldability: Low carbon eliminates sensitization during heavy welding operations.
Corrosion: Good resistance to oxidation, fresh water, and mild organic acids.
Formability: Excellent ductility for bending, forging, and machining.
Temperature: Suitable for cryogenic applications down to -196°C.
Common Applications
Food & Beverage: Brewing tanks, mixing vessels, and conveyor systems.
Architecture: Structural supports, handrails, and decorative elements.
Chemical: Mild acid storage containers and process equipment.
General Engineering: Shafts, pins, and general-purpose fasteners.

316L is the low-carbon variant of 316, offering superior resistance to intergranular corrosion after welding. It is the standard choice for aggressive chemical and marine environments requiring high durability.
Key Properties
Corrosion: Excellent resistance to chlorides, seawater, and acidic environments.
Weldability: Low carbon content prevents carbide precipitation during heavy welding.
Strength: Good mechanical properties at both cryogenic and elevated temperatures.
Formability: Excellent ductility for machining and fabrication.
Common Applications
Marine: Boat fittings, offshore platform components, and seawater piping supports.
Chemical: Valves, pumps, and reactor vessel internals.
Medical: Surgical instruments and implantable device components.
Pharmaceutical: Hygienic processing equipment and sanitary fittings.

316 is an austenitic stainless steel with added molybdenum, providing enhanced corrosion resistance compared to 304. It is the premium choice for industrial applications exposed to harsh chemicals or saltwater.
Key Properties
Molybdenum: Added Mo (2-3%) significantly improves pitting and crevice corrosion resistance.
Corrosion: Superior to 304 in chloride-rich and acidic environments.
Strength: High tensile strength and good creep resistance at elevated temperatures.
Weldability: Good weldability using standard fusion methods.
Common Applications
Pulp & Paper: Digesters, bleaching equipment, and stock preparation machinery.
Textile: Dyeing vats and chemical processing tanks.
Coastal Architecture: Handrails, facades, and structural components near the ocean.
Food Processing: Equipment handling salty or acidic foods.

430 stainless steel sheets are typical ferritic stainless steel produced by standard hot and cold rolling processes, featuring smooth surface, high gloss and good flatness. It is nickel-free with high cost performance and excellent stretching and polishing performance. Resistant to daily atmospheric corrosion and non-magnetic, it has perfect decorative effects. Widely used for home appliance shells, kitchen and bathroom panels, tableware hardware and architectural decoration, it is the most popular economical stainless steel for civilian decorative industries worldwide.

316L stainless steel sheets are high-grade low-carbon molybdenum-containing stainless steel, upgraded from 316 grade. It combines strong molybdenum anti-corrosion performance and low-carbon welding advantages, effectively resisting chloride, seawater and strong acid and alkali corrosion. With high stability and durability under harsh environments, it is widely used in marine engineering, ship accessories, high-end chemical equipment, medical sterile equipment and precision instruments for premium industrial projects.

316 stainless steel sheets are molybdenum-alloyed austenitic stainless steel with compact structure and stable performance. With superior acid, alkali and salt spray corrosion resistance compared with 304, it works stably in moderately corrosive industrial environments. It has good surface finish, mechanical property and processability. Widely used in chemical equipment, environmental protection machinery, pharmaceutical equipment, seawater desalination and marine supporting facilities for anti-corrosion industrial projects.

304L stainless steel sheets are low-carbon upgraded versions of 304 grade, produced by precise carbon control rolling technology. It completely retains excellent corrosion resistance and processability of 304, and effectively avoids intergranular corrosion after welding. With stable welding performance and high toughness, it is very suitable for large welded structural parts. Mainly used for pressure vessels, storage tanks, pipe engineering and large steel structure welding projects, it is a favorite welding-grade stainless steel for European and American industrial buyers.

201 stainless steel plate is a cost-effective austenitic grade in the 200 series, designated as 1Cr17Mn6Ni5N (UNS S20100). It uses manganese and nitrogen to partially replace nickel, offering a lower-cost alternative to 304 while maintaining good mechanical strength and moderate corrosion resistance.
Key properties include tensile strength ≥515 MPa, yield strength ≥275 MPa, elongation ≥40%, and good formability and weldability. It is non-magnetic in the annealed condition and exhibits significant work hardening.
Common applications include architectural decoration, highway guardrails, hotel facilities, kitchen equipment, and public infrastructure. It is widely used where appearance and moderate durability are required, but not in highly corrosive or chloride-rich environments.
Available in 2B, BA, HL, and mirror finishes, with thicknesses from 0.3mm to 10mm. Compliant with ASTM A240, GB/T 3280, and JIS G4304 standards.

430 stainless steel pipe is a classic ferritic stainless steel tube processed by standard hot and cold rolling technology with smooth surface and high gloss. Nickel-free design brings ultra-high cost performance. It has good stretching and polishing performance, stable daily atmospheric corrosion resistance and non-magnetic property. Suitable for dry indoor environments, it maintains stable service performance. Widely used in home decoration, kitchen and bathroom piping, furniture decorative tubes and civil fluid transportation, it is the most cost-effective stainless steel pipe for civilian decorative and household projects.

316L stainless steel pipe is a high-end low-carbon molybdenum-alloyed tube upgraded from 316 grade. It eliminates welding intergranular corrosion thoroughly and possesses superior resistance to seawater, chloride, strong acid and alkali corrosion. With high strength, high temperature resistance and aging resistance, it can work stably in harsh environments. Complying with international medical, marine and industrial standards, it is widely applied in marine engineering, ship piping, medical sterile equipment, precision chemical pipelines and seawater desalination systems for high-end global projects.