Tag: Austenitic stainless steel

What is austenitic stainless steel?

Austenitic is a type of stainless steel alloy that contains high levels of chromium and nickel, resulting in excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility, and good weldability. It is non-magnetic and widely used in various industries, including construction, automotive, and food processing, for its desirable mechanical and chemical properties.

Advantages of austenitic stainless steel

Austenitic stainless steels offer several advantages that make them highly desirable for various applications. Some of the key advantages include:

• Corrosion resistance
• High ductility
• Excellent toughness
• Non-magnetic
• Wide temperature range
• Good weldability.

These advantages make this type of stainless steels highly versatile and widely used in various industries. Below you can find a selection of articles related to austenitic stainless steels.

Kitz to include wider range of alloys

Stainless Steel World Publisher - February 4, 2003

Kitz Corporation has announced that its integrated production system will include a host of additional stainless steel and high-alloy steel valve castings.

Duplex valves for flue gas applications

Stainless Steel World Publisher - January 27, 2003

The Stainless Valve Company has fabricated two 48" valves for flue gas application, made in duplex stainless steel 2205.

UK source for pipes

Stainless Steel World Publisher - January 2, 2003

The production facilities for the manufacture of specialist formed and welded pipes previously supplied by Bentham International have been taken over by the Angle Ring Co. Ltd (Tipton, UK).

Carbon-to-austenitic welding manual

Stainless Steel World Publisher - October 30, 2002

The American Welding Society has published five new Standard Welding Procedure Specifications (SWPSs) for Gas Tungsten and Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel.

High temperature grade stainless tube

Stainless Steel World Publisher - July 26, 2002

Sterling Tubes (Halesowen, UK), part of the Sandvik Group, has set up a stock of T310 stainless steel, high temperature grade seamless pipe and tube in order to supply and support independent distributor customers who specialise in and stock high-temperature alloys.

High-temperature grade tubing

Stainless Steel World Publisher - July 19, 2002

Sterling Tubes, part of the Sandvik Group, has set up a stock facility for Sterling 310, stainless steel, commercial high temperature grade tubing in order to supply its independent distributor customers.

Sandvik invests in wire and profiles

Stainless Steel World Publisher - June 12, 2002

Recent investment at Sandvik Española SA, Sandvik Steel’s stainless steel wire and profiles producing plant at Martorelles, near Barcelona, has increased production capacity for profiles used in applications as varied as watch bracelets, blades for food mixtures and orthopaedic implants.

Fertiliser tube order from China

Stainless Steel World Publisher - January 25, 2002

Sandvik Steel has received its largest ever order for heat exchanger tubes from the fertiliser industry in China.

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Applications of austenitic stainless steel

Did you know? Austenitic stainless steel is used in a wide range of applications due to its favorable properties. Some common applications include:

• Architecture and construction: Austenitic steel is utilized for structural components, roofing, cladding, and decorative elements in buildings and infrastructure due to its corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal.
• Food processing and catering: The hygienic and non-reactive nature of austenitic steel makes it ideal for equipment and surfaces in food processing, such as tanks, pipes, countertops, and utensils.
• Chemical and pharmaceutical industries: The corrosion resistance and high purity of austenitic stainless steel make it suitable for chemical processing equipment, storage tanks, reactors, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Automotive industry: It is used in exhaust systems, catalytic converters, fuel tanks, and other components that require resistance to heat, corrosion, and vibration.
• Medical devices: Austenitic stainless steel is commonly used in surgical instruments, implants, medical equipment, and prosthetics due to its biocompatibility, sterilizability, and resistance to bodily fluids.
• Oil and gas industry: Austenitic steel is employed in pipelines, offshore platforms, and equipment that encounter corrosive environments and high temperatures.
• Household appliances: It is utilized in kitchen appliances such as sinks, refrigerators, ovens, and cookware due to its durability, corrosion resistance, and ease of cleaning.