Discover the complete range of stainless steel grades used in spiral wound gasket manufacturing. Compare corrosion resistance, mechanical properties, operating temperatures, international standards and engineering characteristics before selecting the right material for your sealing application.
Stainless steel is the most widely used metallic winding material for spiral wound gaskets because it provides an excellent combination of corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, oxidation resistance and long service life. Different grades are selected depending on process media, operating temperature, pressure and environmental conditions.
Ferrobend provides engineering information for every stainless steel grade commonly used in spiral wound gasket manufacturing. Each grade includes complete chemical composition, mechanical properties, physical properties, operating temperature limits, heat treatment information, international standards and industrial applications.
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SS304 is the most widely used austenitic stainless steel for spiral wound gasket winding. It offers an excellent balance of corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, formability and weldability, making it suitable for general industrial, food processing, water treatment and petrochemical applications.
SS304L is the low-carbon version of SS304, specifically developed to minimize carbide precipitation during welding. It provides improved weldability and excellent corrosion resistance for welded equipment, pressure vessels and process piping.
SS316 contains molybdenum, providing superior resistance to chloride attack, seawater and aggressive chemicals. It is one of the most commonly specified winding materials for spiral wound gaskets in chemical, marine and offshore industries.
SS316L combines the excellent corrosion resistance of SS316 with a reduced carbon content, minimizing carbide precipitation after welding. It is widely used where enhanced resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion is required.
SS317L is a high-molybdenum austenitic stainless steel offering outstanding resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion and aggressive chemical environments. It is preferred for severe process conditions requiring superior corrosion performance.
SS321 is a titanium-stabilized austenitic stainless steel specifically developed for elevated temperature service. It offers excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion after welding and is widely used in exhaust systems, refineries, pressure vessels and thermal processing equipment.
SS347 is a niobium-stabilized austenitic stainless steel designed for continuous high-temperature service. It provides excellent resistance to carbide precipitation and is commonly selected for boilers, heat exchangers, refinery equipment and power generation systems.
SS309 is a heat-resistant chromium-nickel stainless steel with outstanding oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. It is frequently used in furnace components, combustion chambers, heat treatment equipment and thermal processing plants.
SS310 is a premium high-temperature austenitic stainless steel offering exceptional oxidation resistance, creep strength and thermal stability. It is ideal for severe continuous service in furnaces, kilns, petrochemical plants and heat treatment facilities.
SS904L is a super austenitic stainless steel developed for highly corrosive environments containing strong acids and chlorides. Its exceptional corrosion resistance makes it suitable for chemical processing, offshore platforms, pharmaceutical plants and seawater handling systems.
Stainless steel spiral wound gasket materials are widely used across industries requiring reliable sealing under demanding pressure, temperature and corrosion conditions.
Pipeline flanges, separators, valves, compressors, offshore platforms and pressure vessels.
Reactors, heat exchangers, storage tanks, pumps and process piping systems.
High pressure and high temperature process equipment requiring excellent corrosion resistance.
Steam lines, turbines, condensers, boilers and auxiliary piping systems.
Saltwater piping, desalination plants and offshore equipment.
High purity production equipment, clean piping and sanitary processing systems.
Suitable for water, steam, chemicals and aggressive industrial media.
Maintains sealing performance over a wide operating temperature range.
Good formability, machinability and weldability for gasket manufacturing.
Available according to ASTM, ASME, EN, DIN and JIS material specifications.
SS304 and SS316 are the most widely used grades because they provide an excellent balance of corrosion resistance, mechanical strength and cost.
SS316 is recommended for chloride-containing environments, marine service and aggressive chemical media due to its molybdenum content.
SS321, SS347, SS309 and SS310 are commonly selected for elevated-temperature service because of their superior oxidation resistance and thermal stability.
Our engineering team can help you select the most suitable stainless steel grade for your operating pressure, temperature and service environment.
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