F304 / F316 Stainless Forgings Manufacturer & Supplier
Austenitic stainless forgings for corrosive and hygienic service. The L grades cap carbon at 0.030% so the part can be welded without sensitising the heat affected zone, which is what makes them the default for welded assemblies.
UNS: ASTM A182 F304 / F316 / F304L / F316L | Category: Stainless Steel Forgings
Size Range
Outer Diameter: NPS 1/2 to 48 · forged weight 0.5 kg to 5 T
Chemical Composition (%)
| Cr | Ni | Mo | C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.0-20.0 (F304) / 16.0-18.0 (F316) | 8.0-11.0 / 10.0-14.0 | — / 2.00-3.00 | 0.08 max (0.030 max for L) |
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength
- 515 MPa min
- Yield Strength
- 205 MPa min
- Elongation
- 30% min
- Hardness
- 187 HBW max
Applicable Standards
- ASTM A182
- ASTM A965
- EN 10222-5
- ASTM A388
- EN 10204 3.1
Applications
- Chemical and pharmaceutical valve bodies
- Flanges and fittings for corrosive duty
- Pump and mixer shafts
- Tube sheets and nozzles
- Food and dairy components
Industries Served
- Chemical & Petrochemical
- Pharmaceutical
- Food & Beverage
- Oil & Gas
- Power & Energy
- Pumps & Valves
Equivalent Grades
- ASTM A182 F304
- ASTM A182 F304
- ASTM A182 F316
- ASTM A182 F316
- 1.4301
- 1.4301
- 1.4401
- 1.4401
- SUS304
- SUS304