Stainless steel is a versatile and durable alloy widely valued for its excellent corrosion resistance, strength, and clean finish. It maintains its integrity in demanding environments, making it a preferred choice across industries such as construction, automotive, food processing, chemical manufacturing, and healthcare.
Available in multiple series, stainless steel offers varying levels of strength, corrosion resistance, and formability, allowing it to meet the specific needs of different applications. Whether used for structural components, sanitary equipment, or decorative finishes, its reliability and longevity make it a cornerstone material in modern manufacturing.
At Blue Ore Metals, we specialize in the sourcing and supply of premium stainless steel materials. With years of industry experience, we have built a strong network of trusted global suppliers, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery. Our expertise allows us to meet the specific material requirements of our clientsāwhether in standard forms or custom specifications.
Blue Ore Metals is committed to providing top-tier stainless steel solutions backed by technical know-how and a deep understanding of market demands.
Properties & Grades
- The 200 series includes grades 201, 202, 205.Ā
- These stainless steels use manganese and nitrogen instead of some nickel, making them more affordable.They offer good strength, formability, and moderate corrosion resistance. Commonly used in utensils, kitchenware, furniture, and some structural applications, they are best suited for indoor or low-corrosion environments. Though slightly less corrosion-resistant than the 300 series, the 200 series remains a popular choice for decorative and commercial uses where affordability matters
- The 300 series includes grades 301, 302, 303, 304, 304L, 308, 309, 309S, 310, 310S, 314, 316, 316L, 316Ti, 317, 317L, 321, 347.
- These grades contain high chromium and nickel, offering excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and non-magnetic behavior. Widely used in food processing, kitchen equipment, marine environments, and architectural structures, they perform well in both low and high temperatures. Grades like 304 are very versatile, while 316 provides better resistance to chlorides, making it ideal for coastal or chemical exposure.
- The 400 series includes grades 403, 405, 409, 410, 414, 416, 416Se, 420, 420B, 422, 429, 430, 430F, 430FSe, 434, 436, 440A, 440B, 440C, 442, 446.
- These grades are primarily ferritic or martensitic stainless steels with low or no nickel content, making them magnetic and more affordable. They offer good strength, high hardness, and moderate corrosion resistance. Commonly used in automotive parts, cutlery, appliances, and industrial applications, the 400 series provides excellent wear resistance and heat tolerance. However, they are less corrosion-resistant compared to the 300 series and are ideal for dry or mildly corrosive environments.
Applications
They are a base material in applications that do not require any formability beyond minimal bending and/or roll-forming.
- Kitchen Equipment
- Construction
- Food & Beverage Industry
- Medical Implants
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Chemical Industry
- Oil & Gas
- Household Items
- Marine Industry