C17 · Textile

Stainless Steel Plates for Textile Industry: 316L/304 Selection and 7 Part Lists

In the textile industry, we have identified 7 parts that use stainless steel: most commonly 316L / 304 / 321, with thicknesses ranging from 1–400 mm.

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Stainless rollers and cylinders for light industry production lines
Selection and materials for light industrial production lines: stainless rollers, cylinders, and frames (schematic diagram; actual material selection based on medium, temperature, and drawings)

7 parts and selection list

Part / ComponentRecommended gradeSize / ThicknessSurfaceMain Failure ModesReference Standards
J-Type High-Temperature High-Speed Dyeing Machine Cylinder316L/304/321Wall Thickness Approximately 4mm2B/ Acid Pickling and PassivationChloride SCC: Dye contains Cl⁻, far exceeding the austenitic SCC critical temperature of about 60℃ at 140℃; cracks originate from welds/flanges/HAZGB/T 3280；GB/T 150；GB/T 4334
Cylinder Heat Exchanger Tubes316LTube Wall Thickness 1.0–2.0mmPickling and BrighteningSteam Condensate Cl⁻ Concentration + Welding Residual Stress → SCC at WeldsGB/T 151；GB/T 4334
Guide Roll (Core Shaft/Roll Surface)304/316LRoll Surface φ100–400mm; Wall Thickness 2–6mmMirror/HLDye, Auxiliaries, Acid and Alkali Corrosion; Salt Spray Resistance for 120h without Rusting is a Common Acceptance LineGB/T 3280; FZ/T 90001 Series
Whitening Tank/Bleaching Machine Alkaline Solution Tank316L2.0–6.0mm2B/ PicklingChlorine Bleaching + High pH Stress CorrosionGB/T 3280
Casting Tanks/Piping316L/904L2.0–6.0mm2B/ PicklingWhat is the concentration of Cl⁻ in your chroming solution?GB/T 3280；ASTM A240
Spinning Box, Metering Pumps316LForged Parts/Plate 5-30mmFinish/Glazed SurfaceDegradation and wear of high-temperature polymers +GB/T 3280；GB/T 1220
Welding head/netting304/316L1.0–3.0mm2B/PerforatingWater jet brushing + fiber wear + corrosionGB/T 3280
Table containsStandard configurationBased on usage conditions, the same part can switch from 304 to 316L or 2205. —— Explain the conditions clearly, it's easier than specifying grades.

Material selection

  • What are the most common grades in this industry? (Click to view)
  • Corrosion from chloride ions and salts is the most common source (5/7 hits).
  • Welded components need to watch for sensitization and chloride ion stress corrosion cracking (3/7 hits).
  • Thickness range 1–400 mm: thin plates are mostly formed parts (consider bending rebound and deep drawing cracks), thick plates are mostly welded structures (consider heat input and sensitization).

Common Issues

Which stainless steel is used most in the textile industry?
Based on these 7 components, 316L (7 hits) and 304 (3 hits) appear most frequently. Specific parts still depend on media and temperature, such as stainless countertops that contact salt water should switch from 304 to 316L.
Which part is the most prone to issues?
How hot does it get at 140℃?
What thickness do you need for this application?
Which grade should we use: 316L, 304 or 321?

What's the cleaning method used?

304Material and Specifications316LMaterial and Specifications321Material and SpecificationsAgricultural Food Processing IndustryFood ProcessingFood Manufacturing IndustryFood ManufacturingBeer, Beverage, and Tea Processing IndustryBeverage & Brewing
Applications7
Thickness1–400mm
Grades400/316L
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