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Stainless steel foil is a super-thin, high-precision type of stainless steel crafted for industries that need top-notch corrosion resistance, durability, and flexibility, all in incredibly thin layers. Usually made in grades like 304, 304L, 316, and 316L, it’s produced using advanced cold-rolling techniques that ensure tight dimensional tolerances and a smooth, uniform finish. This foil keeps the mechanical strength of stainless steel while being incredibly lightweight and easy to shape, making it perfect for environments that require heat and chemical resistance. It typically comes in coils or sheets, cut to size based on specific application needs, guaranteeing consistent quality and performance.
Stainless steel foil gives corrosion resistance and durability with a high-temperature stability for extreme environments. Because of its thin and flexible structure, it is of great use for precision applications in electronic shielding, medical devices, etc. This is non-reactive, and hence purity can be ensured for food and pharmaceutical industries. The aesthetic look also makes it usable in architectural and design applications; its strength-to-weight ratio is helpful in getting good performance while keeping the overall material costs low.
ASTM A240, ASME SA240
0.02mm – 5.0mm
3.2mm – 1500mm
NO.1, 2B, 2D, 2H, 2R, No.4, HAIRLINE, SCOTCH BRITE, SATIN FINISH, NO.8, BA.
| C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N | ||
Stainless Steel Foil | min. max. | – 0.08 | – 2.0 | – 0.75 | – 0.045 | – 0.030 | 18.0 20.0 | – | 8.0 11 | – – | |
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength (MPa) min | Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min | Elongation (% in 50mm) min | Hardness | ||
Rockwell B (HR B) max | Brinell (HB) max | |||||||
Stainless Steel Foil | 8.0 g/cm3 | 1400 °C (2550 °F) | 515 | 205 | 35 – 40 | 92 | 304 | |
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You’ll find stainless steel foil in a wide range of applications, from electronics and automotive exhaust components to aerospace insulation, fuel cells, battery manufacturing, chemical processing equipment, and food industry parts. In precision engineering, it’s used for shims, gaskets, sensors, and shielding materials. Its ability to resist oxidation at high temperatures and its inertness in chemically aggressive settings make it a great choice for cleanroom and medical equipment too. Whether it’s for structural purposes, thermal barriers, or specialized processing, stainless steel foil delivers reliability, cleanliness, and durability in industries where high-performance materials are a must.
Yes, you can order stainless steel foil in custom sizes and polishes to meet your specific requirements. For more details, mail us at sales@chanchaistainless.com
To choose the right stainless steel foil, consider the required grade, thickness, and properties like corrosion resistance, strength, and thermal performance for your application. Match these to industry standards and specific environmental or functional needs.
The pressure rating of stainless steel foil depends on its thickness, grade, and application. Typically, it is not designed to handle high pressures, as it is a thin material mainly used for insulation, shielding, or wrapping.
Yes, stainless steel foil can be used at high temperatures, as it offers excellent heat resistance. Its performance depends on the grade, with some, like 310S or 321, handling temperatures above 1000°C.
Stainless steel foil is used in almost all industries due to its durability and high resistance to corrosion and heat. In electronics, it protects delicate components from interference by electromagnetic waves. In the food and pharmaceuticals industries, purity is maintained as well as free from contamination. It also helps in high temperature applications like linings for furnaces and as a heat exchanger. Decorative and architectural applications apply this material whenever a smooth finish and strength requirements of stainless steel foil are there. Flexibility makes it feasible to provide quite precise, detailed solutions in very diverse fields.
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