All About Grade 316L Stainless Steel Fasteners
Our SS 316L is an austenitic stainless steel grade that includes molybdenum. The general resistance qualities of these 316L Fasteners, particularly their resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, are well recognized. It reduces the carbon-containing variance of stainless steel 316 and is resistant to sensitization.
Stainless steel alloys that contain high levels of carbon are susceptible to getting corroded during welding. Their Heat affected weld zone gets sensitized by the formation of carbide precipitates at the boundary. However, by controlling carbon content, the resultant alloy would have an indicative L at the end of the grade number such as the Grade 316L Stainless Steel Fasteners. This alloy is a nitrogen-enhanced version of grade 316.
Nitrogen is added to the stainless steel 316l fastener alloy to increase its strength to that of the original alloy. The Stainless Steel 316l Hex Head Nut tends to weaken with time due to the alloy’s decreased carbon content, which ultimately results in a loss of strength. After more stress has been introduced to the alloy, a weaker product will eventually wear out. Although 316l Stainless Steel High Tensile Fasteners are not as strong as the original grade 316, they are nonetheless comparable to the earlier alloy.
Surface Coating Of DIN 1.4404 Bolts
- Teflon-coated stainless steel fasteners
- Zinc-coated fasteners
- Aluminium-coated fasteners
- Ceramic-filled PTFE fasteners
- Xylon-coated stainless steel fasteners
- Electroless nickel-plated fasteners
- Geomet stainless steel fasteners
- Electrozinc-plated fasteners
- Cadmium-coated fasteners
- Electro-cadmium-plated fasteners are some examples of coated fasteners.
What is the difference between 316 & 316L stainless steel?
316L and 316 stainless steel are essentially equivalent. The only difference is the amount of carbon. 316L offers even stronger corrosion resistance than 316 because it contains less carbon than 316. After the weld, SS 316L doesn’t need to be annealed.
What is Grade 316L Stainless Steel Fasteners?
Austenitic stainless steel with a reduced carbon content makes up stainless steel 316L fasteners. Carbon, manganese, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, 18% chromium, 2% molybdenum, 10% nickel, and nitrogen are included in the substance. There are various fasteners, including screws, nuts, washers, hex bolts, and square SS UNS S31600 bolts. The material has a minimum yield strength of 170MPa and a minimum tensile strength of 485MPa.
