Mechanical Properties of Stainless Steel | Vandan Overseas

Mechanical Properties of Stainless Steel Grades

At Vandan Overseas, we supply high-quality stainless steel materials that meet international engineering standards. Mechanical properties determine the strength, durability, and performance of stainless steel used across demanding industrial applications such as oil & gas, petrochemicals, construction, marine engineering, and heavy manufacturing.

Tensile Strength

The maximum stress a material can withstand before breaking when subjected to tension. Higher tensile strength ensures durability for heavy-duty industrial applications.

Yield Strength

Yield strength defines the stress level at which a material begins permanent deformation. Higher yield strength materials are ideal for structural and pressure systems.

Elongation

Elongation measures ductility, showing how much the steel can stretch before breaking. Higher elongation indicates better formability during fabrication.

Hardness

Hardness represents resistance to wear, indentation, and abrasion. It is measured using Brinell Hardness Number (BHN) or Rockwell B scale (RB).

Mechanical Composition of Stainless Steel Grades

Grade	Tensile Strength	Yield Strength	Elongation %	BHN	RB
301	515	205	40	217	95
304	515	205	40	201	92
304L	485	170	40	201	92
310S	515	205	40	217	95
316	515	205	40	217	95
316L	485	170	40	217	95
317	515	205	35	217	95
317L	515	205	40	217	95
321	515	205	40	217	95
347	515	205	40	201	92
409	380	170	20	179	88
409M	430	275	20	187	90
410S	415	205	22	183	89
410	450	205	20	217	89
420	700 Max	—	15	217	95
430	450	205	22	183	89

Applications of Stainless Steel Grades

Industrial Piping Systems

Chemical Processing Equipment

Oil & Gas Pipelines

Heat Exchangers

Marine Components

Structural Construction

Automotive Parts

Heavy Engineering Equipment

Quality & Performance Assurance

Material Selection

Only certified stainless steel grades meeting international standards are sourced.

Mechanical Testing

Each material batch undergoes testing for tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and hardness.

Quality Inspection

Strict inspection ensures dimensional accuracy, corrosion resistance, and structural reliability.

Industrial Application

Our stainless steel materials deliver consistent performance in critical industrial environments.

At Vandan Overseas, we ensure that all stainless steel materials meet strict international quality standards and deliver reliable mechanical performance for demanding industrial applications.