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Stainless Steel Caster Model 316-3

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316 Stainless Steel Vs. 304 Stainless Steel

In industrial and engineering applications, the choice between 316 and 304 stainless steel is driven by environmental exposure and corrosion resistance requirements. 316 stainless steel, enhanced with molybdenum (2-3%) and a higher nickel content, provides superior resistance to chlorides and harsh chemicals compared to 304 stainless. This makes it essential for marine environments, chemical processing facilities, and applications involving aggressive cleaning agents or high salt concentrations.

The addition of molybdenum in 316 stainless significantly improves resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, particularly critical in environments where chloride exposure is constant. This grade is widely specified in marine installations, chemical plants, food processing facilities, and pharmaceutical manufacturing where regular exposure to caustic cleaning agents and process chemicals would compromise 304 stainless steel’s integrity.

While 316 stainless steel commands a higher price point than 304, its enhanced corrosion resistance makes it the optimal choice for applications where equipment failure due to corrosion cannot be tolerated.

We do NOT include mounting Hardware.

img The caster brackets are made of stamped 316 stainless steel.
img Swivels come with no dust cap or grease fitting to enable drainage.
img Wheel Bearing: PS = Precision Sealed Ball Bearings, D = Delrin Bearings, P = Plain Bore

Wheel Brakes are not designed to hold on inclines:

Stainless Steel Model 316-3 Wheels