You can keep paying more, does that really make sense?

Born from Aperam’s Innovation Lab, 316A is the result of a targeted effort: to develop a stainless grade with 316L-level performance at a lower cost. Early research revealed that a new alloy balance reducing Molybdenum in favour of Silicon could achieve equivalent corrosion resistance, without altering forming or welding processes. Over time, this hypothesis was refined and validated in Aperam’s facilities and by industrial customers.

The result: a cost-reducing alternative that performs like 316L, and requires no change in production tooling or shaping process. A plug-and-play and cost-effective new grade from Aperam.