Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, chromium, and usually nickel. It contains at least 10.5% chromium, which gives it its superior corrosion resistance. In addition to chromium, other elements, such as nickel, molybdenum, titanium, niobium, and manganese can be added to improve the stainless steel's strength, ductility, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance.
SPS stocks a huge range of stainless steel which include austenitic, martensitic and ferritic grades of stainless as well as duplex, super duplex and nickel alloys.
Our comprehensive stock includes plates up to 3000mm wide with the ability to cut by laser and plasma. Our plates have a thickness tolerance to BS EN 10029 Class B. With NACE Hardness to MR 0175, in annealed and pickled condition.
All material is fully certified to EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 as required. A stainless plate can be polished to meet your requirements - dull or bright.
This type of stainless steel includes steel grades 304 and 316 making it the most versatile and popular in our range and is used in a wide variety of applications. It is strong, ductile, and corrosion-resistant.
Because of these qualities, different types of businesses use austenitic stainless steel. Its hygienic properties also mean it's widely used in the food processing, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. It's favoured in the architecture, automobile exhaust systems, and medical instrument sectors, showing how useful it is in tough conditions.
This type of stainless steel is less expensive than austenitic stainless steel and is often used in applications where corrosion resistance is not as important.
Ferritic stainless steel is valued for being magnetic and resistant to heat. It works especially well in high-temperature settings and is used in numerous applications, including in car parts and commercial building structures. Its magnetic properties are useful in places where these properties are needed, including in electromagnetic devices and tools and in the nuclear sector.
This type of stainless steel is very strong and hard, but it is also brittle. It is often used in applications where wear resistance is important, such as knives and surgical instruments.
Because it is tough, it is also used to make industrial parts like valves, gears, and shafts. The magnetic properties make it useful in many fields, from electronics to defence, showing how flexible it is in meeting strict standards for dependability and durability.
This stainless steel combines the corrosion resistance of austenitic stainless steel with the strength of martensitic stainless steel and is used in applications such as oil and gas pipelines.
Duplex stainless steel is a popular option because it is strong and doesn't rust. It is also widely used in chemical processes, water treatment, and building structures. It can be used in a broad range of applications, from marine tools to different industrial parts. This shows how reliable it is in harsh conditions.
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