Stainless Steel
With more than 100 stainless grades in existence, every application has an optimum choice and we stock a comprehensive range of the grades, forms and sizes UK manufacturers actually need.
From our 100,000 sq ft stainless-only facility we hold over 3,000 tonnes of European-origin stainless plate and sheet, processed with zero risk of cross-contamination from carbon steel or other metals, and supplied with 3.1 mill certificates to EN 10204 for full traceability on every order.
Stainless steel’s corrosion resistance comes from its chromium content, which forms a passive, self-healing film in the presence of oxygen, combined with carefully controlled additions of nickel, molybdenum and titanium.
3CR12 1.4003 Stainless Steel
1.4003 is a utility ferritic Stainless Steel that offers all the benefits of traditional Stainless Steel such as strength, corrosion and abrasion resistance, durability, and low maintenance, but it also provides additional benefits such as good weldability and formability making it capable of fabrication by conventional techniques.
1.4003 does not depend upon expensive alloying elements like Nickel and Molybdenum and therefore has a low-cost advantage compared to other corrosion-resisting materials. It is proven to offer lower life cycle costs than traditional materials where corrosion and abrasion affect service conditions. Due to its numerous benefits, 1.4003 stainless steel can be used in several applications across a wide range of industries.
300 Series Stainless Steel
The 300 series stainless steels offer a combination of corrosion resistance, high-temperature performance, versatility, and formability, making them indispensable materials in a wide range of industries and applications.
Whether you need durability in harsh environments, hygienic properties in sanitary applications, or strength at elevated temperatures, there's a 300 series stainless steel grade to meet your needs.
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304 - 1.4301
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304L - 1.4307
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304H - 1.4948
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310S - 1.4845
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316 - 1.4401
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316L - 1.4404
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316Ti - 1.4571
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321 - 1.4541
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321H - 1.4878
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347 - 1.4550
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347H - 1.4912
400 Series Steel
The 400 series stainless steels are a group of martensitic and ferritic stainless steels renowned for their exceptional strength, hardness, and resistance to wear and corrosion. These alloys are widely utilised in applications requiring robustness, durability, and moderate corrosion resistance.
410 stainless steel is a martensitic stainless steel known for its high strength and hardness, while 410S stainless steel is a low-carbon ferritic stainless steel with improved weldability and formability.
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410 - 1.4006
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410S - 1.4000
6 Moly Steel
Our 6 Moly steel plate, is becoming increasingly sought after in industrial and engineering applications as it provides an excellent balance of strength, corrosion resistance and stability. 6 Moly Stainless Steel has a 6% molybdenum content, which offers superior resistance to corrosion, pitting and crevice corrosion compared to standard austenitic Stainless Steels like 304 and 316.
Stocked in sizes up to 50mm thickness, our most common grade of 6 Moly Steel is UNS S31254 (also known as 254 SMO or by its EN spec 1.4547). Its extended service life and reduced maintenance requirements can result in cost savings over the long term, driving its adoption in critical applications.
Stainless Steel's unique combination of properties, including corrosion resistance, strength, durability and aesthetics, makes it an indispensable material across various industries and applications.
Its versatility and reliability have cemented its status as a cornerstone material in modern engineering and manufacturing.
