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AISI 316L Stainless Steel Coil
Available Configurations
Properties common to all products in this list
Key Features
AISI 316L Stainless Steel Coil (UNS S31603) is a low-carbon molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel in continuous coiled strip form, with carbon restricted to 0.03 wt% maximum to eliminate weld sensitization while retaining the full pitting and crevice corrosion resistance of the 316 alloy system:
Eliminates Weld Sensitization While Retaining 316 Corrosion Resistance
Carbon restricted to 0.03 wt% maximum eliminates weld sensitization while retaining the full pitting and crevice corrosion resistance of the 316 alloy system, making 316L the preferred grade wherever welding is required.
Preferred Grade for Welding or Sensitization-Range Exposure
With 16-18% chromium, 10-14% nickel, and 2-3% molybdenum, AISI 316L is the preferred grade wherever the component requires welding or exposure to the sensitization temperature range of 425-850 °C.
Supports Continuous Production of Welded Enclosures
The coil format supports continuous production of welded enclosures, cladding, formed parts, and precision strip components in marine engineering, chemical processing, food production, and biomedical device manufacture.
Suited to Vacuum Chamber Linings & Marine Cladding
Vacuum chamber linings and corrosion-resistant marine cladding benefit from the combination of weld-friendly low-carbon composition and the full corrosion resistance of the 316 alloy system.
Biocompatible Composition for Surgical & Implant Fabrication
Biocompatible components in surgical tool and implant fabrication rely on AISI 316L's combination of corrosion resistance, weld integrity, and material biocompatibility.
Industrial Applications
AISI 316L Stainless Steel Coil is used across marine engineering, chemical processing, food production, and biomedical sectors wherever the component requires welding or sensitization-range thermal exposure:
- ✦ Vacuum Chamber Linings
- Used as vacuum chamber linings, where carbon restricted to 0.03 wt% maximum eliminates weld sensitization while retaining the full pitting and crevice corrosion resistance of the 316 alloy system.
- ✦ Corrosion-Resistant Marine Cladding
- Formed into corrosion-resistant marine cladding, where the preferred low-carbon grade ensures weld integrity is maintained even in components requiring welding or exposure to elevated temperatures during fabrication.
- ✦ Biocompatible Components in Surgical Tool & Implant Fabrication
- Used in biocompatible components for surgical tool and implant fabrication, where the combination of corrosion resistance, weld integrity, and biocompatibility meets stringent medical device requirements.
- ✦ Welded Enclosures & Cladding in Marine, Chemical & Food Production
- Applied in welded enclosures, cladding, formed parts, and precision strip components across marine engineering, chemical processing, food production, and biomedical device manufacture.
- ✦ Surface Passivation & Electrochemical Characterization Research
- Supports surface passivation studies, cryogenic material investigations, and electrochemical characterization requiring a well-defined low-carbon Mo-bearing composition.
Tolerances
| Thickness | <0.01mm | ±25% |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | 0.01mm - 0.05mm | ±15% |
| Thickness | >0.05mm | ±10% |
| Coil Width | <100mm | ±1mm |
| Coil Width | >=100mm | +2% / -1% |
| Length | +10% / -0% |