Austenitic stainless steels are chosen for this application due to their high corrosion resistance and the flexibility they offer in properties to deal with a variety of extreme and diverse operating conditions.
Sheffield Special Strip offers a wealth of experience in the manufacture of precision strip for these demanding applications, offering tension levelled strip for flatness with consistent edge burr to aid in the welding process.
Typical grades used in this application would be:
- 1.4404
- 1.4541
- 1.4571
- 1.4306
- 1.4539
- 1.4016
Sizes range from typically 0.10 mm to 0.70 mm thick and from 20 mm to 400 mm wide.
Example applications:
- Automotive exhaust pipes
- Chimney liners
- Strip wound hoses
- Shower hoses