Stainless Steel Buyer's Guides
Plain-English answers to the questions our customers ask most.
SS 304 vs SS 316: Which Stainless Steel Grade Should You Buy?
Both are austenitic "18/8" stainless steels, but 2% molybdenum makes a big difference. Here is how to choose between them.
Read guideStainless Steel Sheet Finishes Explained: 2B, BA, No.4, Hairline & Mirror
The finish code on an SS sheet tells you how it was made and how it will look. Here is what 2B, BA, No.4, HL and No.8 mean.
Read guideHow to Read a Stainless Steel Mill Test Certificate (MTC)
An MTC is the birth certificate of your steel. Here is what each section means and what your QC team should check.
Read guideStainless Steel Weight Calculation Formulas (Sheet, Pipe, Bar, Tube)
Steel is bought by the kilogram, so you need the weight before you can compare quotes. These are the formulas we use every day.
Read guideStainless Steel Pipe Schedules Explained: Sch 5S, 10S, 40S & 80S
A 2-inch pipe isn't 2 inches across, and Sch 40 isn't 40 mm. Here is how NB, OD and schedule actually work.
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