Material in Focus: Stainless Steel 1.4016 – robust, versatile, efficient.
When it comes to demanding applications where corrosion resistance, cost-effectiveness, and visual appeal matter, stainless steel 1.4016 (X6Cr17 / AISI 430) is a reliable choice.
This ferritic chromium steel stands out with its excellent resistance to stress corrosion cracking, is magnetic, easily cold-formable, and ideal for components that need to be both dimensionally stable and visually attractive.
Typical applications:
- Mechanical and plant engineering
- Ventilation & air conditioning technology
- Interior construction and decorative elements
- Automotive industry & cover components
Thanks to its well-balanced price-performance ratio, 1.4016 is widely used in series production – perfect for applications where both function and aesthetics are equally important.
