STAINLESS STEEL GRADES

  • Austenitic
  • Martensitic
  • Ferritic
  • Welding
  • Duplex
  • Precipitate Hardening Steel

Austenitic stainless steels are the most versatile and widely used grades, valued for their superior corrosion resistance, clean finish, and excellent formability. They are ideal for applications where hygiene, durability, and appearance are equally important. Commonly used in food processing equipment, kitchenware, chemical systems, architectural components, and medical applications, these grades are the preferred choice for products requiring long service life and dependable performance in demanding environments.

Panchmahal Equivalent C Mn Si S P Cr Ni Mo Cu Other
EN ASTM/UNS
201 1.4372 201/S20100 <0.150 5.50-7.50 <1.00 <0.030 <0.060 16.00-18.00 3.50-5.50
202 1.4373 202/S20200 <0.150 7.50-10.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.060 17.00-19.00 4.00-6.00
204Cu 1.4597 S20430 <0.100 6.50-9.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.060 15.50-17.50 1.50-3.00 2.00-3.50
301 1.4310 301 0.050-0.150 <2.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.045 16.00-18.00 6.00-8.00
302 - 302/S30200 <0.120 <2.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.045 17.00-19.00 8.00-10.00
302HQC 1.4567 S30430 <0.030 <2.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.045 17.00-19.00 8.50-10.50 3.00-4.00
303 1.4305 303/S30300 <0.100 <2.00 <1.00 0.150-0.350 <0.045 17.00-19.00 8.00-10.00
303Cu 1.4570 - 0.000-0.080 0.00-2.00 <1.00 0.150-0.350 <0.045 17.00-19.00 8.00-10.00 1.40-1.80
304 1.4301 304/S30400 <0.070 <2.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.045 18.00-20.00 8.00-10.50
304H 1.4948 304H/S30409 0.040-0.100 <2.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.045 18.00-20.00 8.00-10.50
304S 1.4301 304/S30400 <0.070 <2.00 <1.00 0.020-0.030 <0.045 18.00-20.00 8.00-10.50
304L 1.4307 304L/S30403 <0.030 <2.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.045 18.00-20.00 8.00-12.00
304LS 1.4307 304L/S30403 <0.030 <2.00 <1.00 0.020-0.030 <0.045 18.00-20.00 8.00-12.00
304NM 1.4306 304L/S30403 <0.030 <2.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.045 18.00-20.00 10.00-12.00
304Cu2 - - <0.045 <2.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.045 18.00-20.00 8.00> 2.00-3.00
304Cu3 - S30430 <0.030 <2.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.045 18.00-20.00 8.00> 3.00-4.00
305 - S30500 <0.120 <2.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.045 17.00-19.00 11.00-13.00
310S 1.4845 310S/S31008 <0.080 <2.00 <1.50 <0.015 <0.045 24.00-26.00 19.00-22.00
314 1.4841 314/S31400 <0.250 <2.00 1.50-2.50 <0.015 <0.045 24.00-26.00 19.00-22.00
316LN 1.4406 S31651 <0.080 <2.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.045 16.00-18.00 10.00-14.00 2.00-3.00 N: 1000-1600 ppm
316L 1.4404 316L/S31603 <0.030 <2.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.045 16.50-18.00 10.00-14.00 2.00-3.00
316LS 1.4404 316L/S31603 <0.030 <2.00 <1.00 0.020-0.030 <0.045 16.50-18.00 10.00-14.00 2.00-3.00
316Ti 1.4571 316Ti/S31635 <0.080 <2.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.045 16.00-18.00 10.00-14.00 2.00-3.00 Ti-5x(C+N)/0.70
321 1.4541 321/S32100 <0.080 <2.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.045 17.00-19.00 9.00-12.00 Ti-5xC/0.90
904L - 904L/N08904 <0.200 <2.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.040 19.00-23.00 23.00-28.00 4.00-5.00 1.00-2.00
1.4828 1.4828 - <0.200 <2.00 <2.00 <0.015 <0.045 19.00-21.00 11.00-13.00
1.4835 1.4835 S30815 0.050-0.120 <1.00 1.40-2.50 <0.015 <0.045 20.00-22.00 10.00-12.00 N: 1200-2000 ppm / Ce: 0.03-0.08

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Martensitic stainless steels are engineered for applications where hardness, strength, and wear resistance are critical. These grades can be heat treated to achieve high mechanical performance, making them well suited for components exposed to repeated stress or abrasion. They are widely used in blades, cutting tools, valves, shafts, turbine parts, and surgical instruments. Martensitic grades are chosen where performance, precision, and durability take priority over maximum corrosion resistance.

Panchmahal Equivalent C Mn Si S P Cr Ni Mo Cu Other
EN ASTM/UNS
410/403 1.4006 410/S41000 0.080-0.150 <1.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.040 11.50-13.50
416 1.4005 416/S41600 0.060-0.150 <1.25 <1.00 0.150< <0.060 12.00-14.00
420 1.4021 420/S42000 0.160-0.250 <1.50 <1.00 <0.030 <0.040 12.00-14.00
1.4024 1.4024 - 0.120-0.170 <1.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.040 12.00-14.00
420B 1.4028 420/S42000 0.260-0.350 <1.50 <1.00 <0.030 <0.040 12.00-14.00
420BF 1.4029 - 0.250-0.320 <1.50 <1.00 0.150-0.250 <0.040 12.00-13.50 <0.60
420RM 1.4122 - 0.330-0.450 <1.50 <1.00 <0.030 <0.040 15.50-17.50 1.00 0.80-1.30
420C 1.4034 420/S42000 0.430-0.500 <1.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.040 12.50-14.50
420NiMo - S42010 0.150-0.300 <1.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.040 13.50-15.00 0.25-1.00 0.40-1.00
440B 1.4112 S44003/440B 0.750-0.950 <1.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.040 16.00-18.00 0.20-0.60
440C 1.4125 S44004/440C 0.950-1.200 <1.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.040 16.00-18.00 0.20-0.60
1.4057 1.4057 431/S43100 0.120-0.220 <1.50 <1.00 <0.030 <0.040 15.00-17.00 1.50-2.50
1.4104 1.4104 - 0.100-0.170 <1.50 <1.00 0.150-0.350 <0.040 15.50-17.50 0.20-0.60
1.4418 1.4418 - 0.000-0.060 0.00-1.50 0.00-0.70 0.000-0.030 0.000-0.040 15.00-17.00 4.00-6.00 0.80-1.50 0.00-0.00 N:0.200(ppm)min

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Ferritic stainless steels offer a practical balance of corrosion resistance, durability, and cost efficiency. Known for their magnetic properties and good resistance to heat and oxidation, they are widely used in applications that require reliable everyday performance. Typical uses include automotive exhaust systems, household appliances, water heaters, decorative trims, and construction components. Ferritic grades are an excellent choice for products needing dependable stainless performance with strong commercial value.

Panchmahal Equivalent C Mn Si S P Cr Ni Mo Cu Other
EN ASTM/UNS
409L - - <0.030 <1.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.040 10.50-11.75 <0.60 Ti-6xC/0.75
409 Ti Ni 1.4516 <0.030 <1.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.040 10.50-11.75 0.75-1.00 Ti-6xC/0.75
409 Cb Ni - S40976 <0.030 <1.00 <1.00 0.030 <0.040 10.50-11.75 0.751.00 Nb-10x(C+N)-0.80
N: 0.040 (ppm) max
430F 1.4105 430F/S43020 0.080 <1.25 <1.50 0.150-0.350 <0.040 16.00-18.00 0.20-0.60
430L 1.4016 430/S43000 <0.030 <1.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.040 16.00-18.00
430Ti 1.4510 - <0.050 <1.00 <1.00 <0.015 <0.040 16.00-18.00 Ti: [4*(C+N)+0.15]
to 0.80
430LNb 1.4511 - <0.030 <0.60 <0.50 <0.030 <0.030 16.00-18.00 Nb-12xC/1.00
434 1.4113 - <0.080 <1.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.040 16.00-18.00 - 0.90-1.40 - -
441 1.4509 - <0.030 <1.00 <1.00 <0.015 <0.040 17.50-18.50 - - - Ti: 0.1-0.6
Nb- Min (0.30+(3xC)) to 1.00
446 S44600/446 <0.200 <1.50 <1.00 <0.030 <0.040 23.00-27.00 <0.75 - - N: 2500 ppm max

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Welding stainless grades are developed to deliver strong, reliable weld joints while maintaining corrosion resistance and mechanical integrity. Used as filler wires and consumables across TIG, MIG, SAW, and related processes, these grades are essential to high-quality fabrication. They are widely applied in pressure vessels, process plants, tanks, pipelines, automotive assemblies, and structural fabrication. The right welding grade ensures consistency, weld quality, and long-term performance in finished components.

Panchmahal Equivalent C Mn Si S P Cr Ni Mo Cu Other
ISO 14343 AWS
ER304L - - <0.030 1.00-2.00 0.50-1.00 <0.030 <0.030 18.00-20.00 8.00-10.00 <0.25 <0.25
307Si 18 8 Mn - <0.200 5.00-8.00 <1.20 <0.030 <0.030 17.00-20.00 7.00-10.00 <0.50 <0.50
ER308L 19 9 L ER308L <0.030 1.00-2.50 0.30-0.65 <0.020 <0.030 19.50-22.00 9.00-11.00 <0.30 <0.30
ER308LSi 19 9 L Si ER308LSi <0.030 1.00-2.50 0.65-1.00 <0.020 <0.030 19.50-22.00 9.00-11.00 <0.30 <0.30
308L (Low Si) - - <0.020 1.75-1.95 <0.15 <0.010 <0.020 20.25-20.50 9.70-10.50 <0.20 <0.20
ER309L 23 12 L ER309L <0.030 1.00-2.50 0.30-0.65 <0.020 <0.030 23.00-25.00 12.00-14.00 <0.30 <0.30
ER309LSi 23 12 L Si ER309LSi <0.030 1.00-2.50 0.65-1.00 <0.020 <0.030 23.00-25.00 12.00-14.00 <0.30 <0.30
ER310 25 20 Er310 0.080-0.150 1.00-2.50 0.30-0.65 <0.020 <0.030 25.00-27.00 20.00-22.00 <0.30 <0.30
ER316L (19 12 3 L) ER316L <0.030 1.00-2.50 0.30-0.65 <0.020 <0.030 18.00-20.00 11.00-14.00 2.00-3.00 <0.30
ER316LSi (19 12 3 Lsi) ER316LSi <0.030 1.00-2.50 0.65-1.00 <0.020 <0.030 18.00-20.00 11.00-14.00 2.00-3.00 <0.30
ER317L (18 15 3 L) ER317L <0.030 1.00-2.50 0.30-0.65 <0.030 <0.030 18.50-20.50 13.00-15.00 3.00-4.00 <0.75
ER318 - S31980/ER318 <0.080 1.00-2.50 0.30-0.65 <0.030 <0.030 18.00-20.00 11.00-14.00 2.00-3.00 <0.75 Nb: 8*C to 1.00
330Cb 1.4887 - <0.150 <2.00 1.00-2.00 <0.015 <0.030 20.00-23.00 33.00-37.00 - - Nb: 1.0-1.50
N: 1100(ppm)max
ER347 19 9 Nb ER347 <0.080 1.00-2.50 0.30-0.65 <0.020 <0.030 19.00-21.00 9.00-11.00 <0.30 <0.30 Nb-10xC/1.00
ER385 20 25 5 Cu L ER385 <0.025 1.00-2.50 <0.50 <0.020 <0.030 19.50-21.50 24.00-26.00 4.20-5.20 1.20-2.00
ER410 13 ER410 <0.120 <0.60 <0.50 <0.020 <0.030 12.00-15.00 <0.50 <0.30 <0.30
420 420 ER420 0.250-0.400 <0.60 <0.50 <0.030 <0.040 12.00-14.00 <0.60 <0.75 <0.75
430 17 ER430 <0.100 <0.60 <0.50 <0.030 <0.030 16.00-17.00 <0.30 <0.30 <0.30
410NiMo 13 4 ER410NiMo <0.050 <0.60 <0.50 <0.020 <0.030 11.00-12.50 4.00-5.00 0.40-0.70 <0.30

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Duplex stainless steels combine high strength with outstanding corrosion resistance, making them ideal for more demanding service conditions. These premium grades perform exceptionally well in chloride-rich, marine, chemical, and high-pressure environments where conventional stainless steels may be limited. Common applications include offshore systems, desalination plants, heat exchangers, storage tanks, process equipment, and marine components. Duplex grades are selected when structural strength, efficiency, and long-term reliability are equally important.

Panchmahal Equivalent C Mn Si S P Cr Ni Mo Cu Other
EN ASTM/UNS
ER312 29 9 AWS ER312 <0.150 1.00-2.50 0.30-0.65 <0.020 <0.030 28.00-32.00 8.00-10.50 <0.50 <0.50
329 1.4460 S32900 <0.080 <1.00 <0.75 <0.030 <0.040 22.00-24.00 2.00-5.00 1.00-2.00 -
ER2209 22 9 3 NL AWS ER2209 <0.030 0.50-2.00 <0.90 <0.020 <0.030 21.50-23.50 7.50-9.50 2.50-3.50 <0.50 N (ppm)
1000/2000
1.4362 1.4362 2304/S32304 <0.030 <2.00 <1.00 <0.015 <0.035 3.50-5.50 0.10-0.60 0.10-0.60 N (ppm)
500/2000

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Precipitation-hardening stainless steels are advanced grades designed for high strength, precision, and corrosion resistance. Through specialized heat treatment, they achieve exceptional mechanical performance while retaining the benefits of stainless steel. These grades are widely used in aerospace parts, pump and valve components, fasteners, shafts, surgical instruments, and other high-stress engineering applications. They are the preferred solution where standard stainless grades are insufficient for demanding, performance-driven requirements.

Panchmahal Equivalent C Mn Si S P Cr Ni Mo Cu Other
EN ASTM/UNS
17-4Ph 1.4542 630/S17400 <0.070 <1.00 <1.00 <0.030 <0.040 15.00-17.50 3.00-5.00 - 3.00-5.00 0.1500-0.4500

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