201 Stainless Steel Coil

The 201 Stainless Steel Coil is an austenitic chromium-nickel-manganese alloy developed as a cost-effective alternative to traditional 300-series grades. This coil offers good mechanical properties and formability while providing significant cost savings through reduced nickel content .

Product Parameters

Thickness: We offer coils from 0.15mm to 10.0mm, with cold rolled from 0.15-3.0mm and hot rolled from 3.0-10.0mm .
Width: Available widths range from 600mm to 2000mm .
Standard sizes: Common widths include 1000mm, 1219mm, 1250mm, and 1500mm .
Processing technology: We use hot rolling and cold rolling processes with annealing and pickling .
Execution standards: Products comply with ASTM A240, JIS G4304, EN 10088, and GB/T 24511 .
Packaging method: We secure coils with steel straps, protective wrapping, and waterproof paper for export .
Supported surface treatments: Options include 2B, BA, No.1, No.4, 2D, HL, and 8K finishes . We support various surface customizations.

Chemical Composition (Typical %)

Carbon: 0.15 max .
Manganese: 5.50 – 7.50 .
Phosphorus: 0.060 max .
Sulfur: 0.030 max .
Silicon: 0.75 – 1.00 max .
Chromium: 16.0 – 18.0 .
Nickel: 3.50 – 5.50 .
Nitrogen: 0.25 max .
Iron makes up the balance.

Physical Properties

Density measures 7.8 – 7.93 g/cm³ .
Tensile strength reaches 520 MPa minimum .
Yield strength is 245 – 275 MPa minimum .
Elongation reaches 35-60% minimum in 50mm .
Hardness shows 183 HB or 100 HRB maximum .
Modulus of elasticity is 197 GPa .
Thermal conductivity measures 16.2 W/m·K at 100°C .
Electrical resistivity is 27 µohm·in .

Characteristics Compared to Other Grades

Compared to 304 Stainless Steel, the 201 Stainless Steel Coil offers significant cost advantages due to lower nickel content, replacing nickel with manganese and nitrogen . It provides moderate corrosion resistance suitable for indoor applications, while 304 offers superior corrosion resistance for harsh environments . The 201 grade achieves higher tensile strength through cold working and becomes magnetic after cold working, whereas 304 remains essentially non-magnetic . Compared to 430 Ferritic Stainless Steel, 201 offers better formability and elongation (40% vs 22%) . The 201 grade maintains austenitic structure similar to 300-series but with lower nickel cost, while 430 is ferritic and always magnetic . Compared to other 200-series grades like 202, 201 has slightly lower nickel content but provides the most cost-effective solution for decorative applications .

Product Applications

You will find the 201 Stainless Steel Coil in kitchen equipment including sinks, cookware, and appliance panels . Construction and architectural applications use this coil for decorative trim, roofing, curtain walls, and elevator cladding . Transportation industries employ it for transit car components, truck trailer posts, and automotive trim . Industrial applications include hose clamps, piston rings, heat exchanger parts, and light structural components . The 201 Stainless Steel Coil also serves in food processing equipment, tableware, and catering supplies where corrosion requirements are moderate .

Supported surface treatments: Options include No.1, 2B, BA, 2D, No.4, HL, and 8K finishes . We support various surface customizations to meet your specific project requirements.