SS 316 / SS 316L Stainless Steel Wire
Precision Alloys is a leading manufacturer and exporter of SS 316 and SS 316L stainless steel wires, offering premium-grade, corrosion-resistant wires engineered for marine, chemical, medical, and food processing industries. Manufactured to international standards like ASTM A580, ASME SA580, and EN 10270, our 316/316L wires are available in a wide range of diameters, tempers, and finishes to suit both structural and precision applications.
What are SS 316 / SS 316L Stainless Steel Wires?
SS 316 wire is an austenitic stainless steel containing 2–3% molybdenum, which provides superior resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, especially in chloride-rich and marine environments.
SS 316L wire is the low-carbon version, preferred for welding, medical, and pharmaceutical-grade applications where low carbon is essential to avoid intergranular corrosion.
Both grades are offered in soft annealed, half-hard, and spring-hard conditions in coil, spool, or cut-length formats.
SS 316 / SS 316L Stainless Steel Wire Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material Grades | SS 316 / SS 316L |
| UNS Numbers | S31600 / S31603 |
| EN / WNR | 1.4401 / 1.4404 |
| Diameter Range | 0.10 mm – 12 mm |
| Tempers | Soft Annealed, Half-Hard, Spring-Hard |
| Forms | Coils, Spools, Straight Cut Lengths |
| Surface Finishes | Bright, Pickled, Matte, Electro-Polished |
| Standards | ASTM A580, ASME SA580, EN 10270, DIN 1.4401 / 1.4404 |
Chemical Composition – SS 316 / SS 316L Wires
| Element | SS 316 | SS 316L |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 0.08 max | 0.03 max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 2.00 max | 2.00 max |
| Silicon (Si) | 1.00 max | 1.00 max |
| Chromium (Cr) | 16.0 – 18.0 | 16.0 – 18.0 |
| Nickel (Ni) | 10.0 – 14.0 | 10.0 – 14.0 |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 2.00 – 3.00 | 2.00 – 3.00 |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.045 max | 0.045 max |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.030 max | 0.030 max |
Mechanical Properties – SS 304 / SS 304L Stainless Steel Wires
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 500 – 800 MPa (annealed to hard) |
| Yield Strength | 200 – 300 MPa |
| Elongation | 40% min |
| Hardness | Up to 95 HRB |
| Condition Options | Soft, Half-Hard, Full-Hard |
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