DATUM tension 301 STAINLESS STEEL
With nominal composition of 17% chromium and 7% nickel 301 ss is suited to applications that require a high tensile strength of up to 1800 Mpa, to produce tempers ranging from 1/16 Hard to Full Hard.
Applications for 301 Stainless Steel
- Stencil printing
- Dental & medical instruments
- Scrapers and shims
- Structural components for rail industry
- Component parts for Aerospace industry
- Springs & clips for household appliances e.g. toasters, ovens
- Component parts for vehicles & trailers
- Food production
- Conveyor belts
- Wheel covers
- Automotive trim
301 Stainless Steel: Attributes
- Corrosion Resistance
301 has excellent corrosion resistance at ambient temperatures and when in contact with different corrosive substances. - Heat Resistance
301 has good heat resistance suitable for use in environments of up to approx. 280 °C - Machinability
301 has superior machinability giving higher machining rates and lower tool wear in many operations. 301 stainless can be machined, folded or roll-formed into a variety of components for applications. - Weldability
Datum 301 stainless steel has excellent forming and welding characteristics both with and without fillers. Post-weld annealing is not required when welding thin sections. - Hardness Range
490-530 HV - Tensile
1570 N/mm²
Typical Chemical Composition
| CHEMICAL COMPOSITION% | DATUM 301 SS |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 0.15 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 2.0 |
| Silicon (Si) | 1.00 |
| Phosphorous (P) | 0.045 |
| Sulphur (S) | 0.030 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 18.00 - 20.00 |
| Nickel (Ni) | 6.00 - 8.00 |
| Iron (Fe) | Balance |
| Nitrogen (N) | 0.10 |
dATUM TENSION 301
301 is commonly used in welding, forming and drawing and is ideally suited to component parts that have to withstand great mechanical force. At Datum we can supply thin 301 foils to your required length, we also offer processing services and produce laser cut precision parts directly from coil.
Quality Control
Our Quality Control department performs robust quality checks. Datum is ISO 9001 certified.
Why Choose Datum?
Quality
Oil, grease and scratch free foils and components, produced to tight tolerances
Experience
With decades of experience, Datum leads the way in innovation and technology development
Efficiency
Rapid prototyping and production, short lead times and fast delivery
Precision
Our tolerance controls ensure you receive precision foils and components