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Stainless Steel Grades

The stainless steel banding products distributed by Straptite USA, Inc. is typically manufactured from three types of Stainless Steel: Type 201, Type 304 and Type 316. The tables below describe the chemical composition and mechanical properties of each of these types.

Chemical Composition

% C Mn P S Si Cr Ni N Mo
201 0.15 5.5/7.5 0.06 0.03 1.0 16/18 3.5/5.5 0.25 -
304 0.08 2.0 0.05 0.03 0.75 18/20 8/10 0.10 -
316 0.08 2.0 0.45 0.03 0.75 16/18 10/14 0.10 2.0/3.0

Mechanical Properties

KSI 0.2% Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation (% - 2%)
201 46 99 56
304 30 75 40
316 30 75 40

General Usage Guide

Stainless Steel Type 201 - Municipal, Construction, Automotive, Utilities

Stainless Steel Type 304 - Municipal, Marine, Automotive, Utilities, Chemical

Stainless Steel Type 316 - Marine, Paper/Textile, Chemical

Stainless Steel Specifications

For more detailed information on stainless steel materials and grade specifications, please visit some of the industry leaders:

Allegheny Technologies

Ulbrich

Spectrum Metals Inc.

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