316 and 316L stainless steel are a molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel. 316 series stainless steel contains more nickel compared to 304 stainless steel which gives it a better corrosions resistance compared to 300 series stainless steel. 316 stainless steel can withstand such harsh environments while being exposed to water (fresh and sea), chloride corrosion, and other chemicals such as sulfuric, phosphoric and acetic acids. It also offers good strength and creep resistance while being exposed to subzero temperatures while still maintaining mechanical and corrosion resistances.
Nominal Composition in Percentage:
Ni - 12.00
Cr - 17.00
Mo - 2.50
Fe - Balance
Si - 1.00
Mn - 2.00
C - 0.080
P - 0.045
S - 0.030
We carry a large selection of flat washers in 316 stainless steel. Our standard off the shelf items include commercial flat washers and fender washers. If you are looking for a 316 flat washer that is not off the shelf, we can make 316 washers specifically to the dimensions that you need. Our custom runs can be as low as 100 pieces all the way to hundreds of thousands. We can supply washers as small as 0.062 inside diameter all the way to 12”. If you are looking for thin washer (0.002” thick) to a thicker washer, 1/2” thick, we can supply it.