Stainless steel is an alloy of steel and chromium. The strength of stainless steel directly correlates with the amount of chromium contained in the alloy. The greater the volume of chromium, the stronger the steel will be.
Therefore, stainless steel is used in various aircraft components because in its various forms it is resistant to corrosion, high temperatures, oxidation and because it maintains its mechanical properties over a wide range of temperatures.
As we mentioned in our article, What are stainless steels? Some of the elements that we can find in stainless steel are:
- Austenitic
- Ferritic
- Martensitic
- Duplex
- Precipitation-hardened (PH)
Applications of Stainless Steel
The materials for each application are selected based on the requirement of each of these variables in a specific service environment.
The high resistance to corrosion and temperature found in stainless steel make it suitable for a wide range of aerospace parts, including actuators, fasteners, landing gear components, valves, shafts, equipment fixtures, and gears.
At Ulbrinox we have high-quality materials for the aerospace sector and most other industrial sectors. Contact us to learn more about how we can help you with your stainless steel needs.
