316L stainless steel outperforms 304 stainless steel, offering superior performance in pulp and paper production. Moreover, 316L stainless steel is resistant to erosion from marine and corrosive industrial atmospheres.
At intermittent use below 1600 degrees and continuous use below 700 degrees, 316L stainless steel exhibits good oxidation resistance. Avoid continuous exposure between 800-1575 degrees. 316L stainless steel, however, when used continuously outside this temperature range, the material maintains excellent heat resistance. The 316L stainless steel's resistance to carbide precipitation is superior to that of 316 stainless steel, suitable for use within the aforementioned temperature range.
Soluble Annealing is performed within the temperature range of 1010-1150 degrees, followed by rapid cooling. 316L stainless steel should not be overheated for hardening treatment. 316L stainless steel boasts excellent welding properties and can be焊接 using all standard welding methods.
During welding, 316Cb, 316L, or 309Cb stainless steel filler rods or electrodes can be used according to the application. To achieve optimal performance, the weldment of 316 stainless steel requires post-weld annealing treatment. No post-weld annealing is needed when using 316L stainless steel.




Jiangsu Fuchuan Metal Co., Ltd. is a large-scale group company integrating wholesale and material processing. It is the exclusive dealer for domestic brands such as Taiyuan Steel, Zhangpu Steel, Jiugang Steel, Xi'an Hua Xin, Taishan Iron and Steel, Dongfang Special Steel, and Southwest Special Steel. It is also the authorized dealer for South Africa's Columbus, North America (NAS) in the US, Spain's Acerinox, Finland's Outokumpu, Arcelor, ThyssenKrupp, and Japan's Nippon Metal.Exclusive distributors of overseas steel mills in China, including Tal Industry, Nippon Yakin Kogyo, and NSC.
Jiangsu Fuchuan Metal Co., Ltd. products are mainly used in industries such as electric furnaces, boilers, pressure vessels, electric heating equipment, oil, chemicals, textiles, dyeing and printing, food, environmental protection, and machinery and equipment. The company's main products include 201, 410, 420, 430, 304, 304L, 321, 316L, 317L, 309s, 310s, 2205, 2507, 904L, C-276, B-2, C-2000, 441, 409, 436, 441, 439, stainless steel plates, tubes, bars, and profiles. Stock is ample, and we offer special steel and custom specification ordering services. The company's processing center is located in the New District of Wuxi City, covering 100 acres, with a refining furnace, imported Italian hot-rolled leveling machines, slitting machines, high-level water jet cutting machines, plasma cutting machines, medium plate polishing machines, sanding machines, embossing machines, large CNC milling machines, and boring machines. We can provide diversified personalized services according to customer needs. The company's warehousing center offers 24-hour service and can handle customer agent cargo distribution. Our business philosophy: "Compare quality for the same product, price for the same quality, service for the same price, and reputation for the same service."







