Like its 304 grade counterpart, 316 stainless steel is non-magnetic and will not harden under heat treatment. It has excellent drawdown workability and holds a better strength at higher temperatures than the 304 grade. It also offers high resistance to chlorine-induced stress corrosion cracking. This usually occurs at temperatures above 140° F. The 316 grade also remains structurally strong even at sub-zero temperatures.
The stainless steel 316L can be supplied in a variety of forms, including sheet, bar, plate, rod, and tube. It looks very similar to 304 stainless steel, and the two can only be differentiated by material testing.
316 stainless steel was once the main choice for medical implants. These days titanium, which offers better biocompatibility, is preferred.
For a little extra cost, 316L stainless steel offers greater strength and durability in chloride-ion environments than the 304 grade.
Common applications include pressure vessels, heat exchangers, exhaust manifolds and food preparation equipment. You’ll also find it used for chemical processing and laboratory equipment, condensers, and evaporators.
The keen resistance of 316L stainless steel to potable water and the alkalis and acids in food, make it ideal for use in restaurant kitchens. It comes in a range of attractive finishes and withstands repeated cleaning well with detergents. As such, the food and beverage industries are major customers. Speak to one of our representatives to learn more.

PUMAO STEEL CO,.LTD ,a professional metal raw material supplier. We have more than 10 years of experience in manufacturing stainless steel and carbon steel , which is located in Wuxi, the largest stainless-steel processing center in China. We provide stainless steel, carbon steel and aluminum. Our products include 200/300/400 series and duplex stainless steel coil and sheet, and regular stock are 10,000 tons. PUMAO has owned factory and provides a one-stop service for cutting, forming and surface processing of metal products. We are the leading distributor of POSCO-ZPSS and ESS , also cooperates with TISCO, CHENGDE, TSINGSHAN, YONGJIN, HONGWANG, JISCO, Mills. We have more than 10 years' experience in serving stainless steel industries, including green energy, kitchenware and household appliance, petro-chemical, shipbuilding, transit equipment like Auto and CRH(China Railway High-speed),and medical facility etc., our products are also widely used for heat-exchange pipe and tube,cookware and tableware, pressure vessel, petrochemical tank, precision electronic instrument, solar water heater, Automobile parts, etc.



FAQ

Q1: Can you send samples?
A:Of course, we can provide customers with free samples and express shipping service to all over of the world.
Q2: What product information do I need to provide?
A:Please kindly provide the grade, width, thickness, surface treatment requirement should you have and quantities you need to purchase.
Q3: It's my first time to import steel products, can you help me with it?
A:Sure,we have agent to arrange the shipment, we will do it together with you.
Q4: What ports of shipment are there?
A:Under normal circumstances, we ship from Shanghai, Tianjin, Qingdao, Ningbo ports, you can specify other ports according to your needs.
Q5: What about product prices information?
A:Prices various according to periodic price changes of raw materials.
Q6: What is your terms of payment ?
A:Payment<=1000USD, 100% in advance. Payment>=1000USD, 30% T/T in advance ,balance before shipment or based on BL copy or LC at sight.
Q7: Do you provide custom made Products service?
A: Yes,if you have your own design , we can produce according to your specification and drawing.
Q8: What are the certifications for your products?
A:We have ISO 9001, MTC, third parties’ inspections are all available such SGS, BV ect.
Q9: How long does your delivery time take?
A:In general, our delivery time is within 7-15 days, and may be longer if the quantity is extremely large or special circumstances occur.
Q10: How many countries you already exported to?
A:We have exported to America, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Russia, Ukraine, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, India, Kenya, Ghana,somalia and other African countries.Our export experience is rich, we familiar with different market demands, can help customers avoid a lot of trouble.
Q11: Can I go to your factory to visit?
A:Of course, we welcome customers from all over the world to visit our factory.
Q12: Does the product have quality inspection before loading?
A:Of course, all our products are strictly tested for quality before packaging, and unqualified products will be destroyed and customers can appoint third parties to inspect the products before loading too.

Q13: How to pack the products? A: Standard export sea-worthy packaging, the inner layer has a waterproof paper outer layer with iron packaging and is fixed with a fumigation wooden pallet. It can effectively protect products from corrosion and various climate changes during ocean transportation.

Q14: What is your working time? A:In general, our online service time is Beijing time: 8:00-22:00, after 22:00, we will reply to your inquiry in the coming working day.