What are Channels Stainless Steel 202?

The 202 in the name refers to the chemical composition of the specific alloy that comprises chromium, nickel, and manganese as the important components thereof.

Reduced nickel, higher Manganese SS 202 Channels has cost-effective resistance to corrosion and mechanical strengths. The material is best suited in applications that need light structural parts without compromising on durability.

Technical Specification

Property	Value	Unit
Chemical composition	Cr: 17–19%, Ni: 4–6%, Mn: 7.5–10%, C: ≤0.15%	%
Tensile Strength	515	MPa
Yield Strength	275	MPa
Elongation	40	%
Hardness	185	HRB
Density	7.8	g/cm³

Important Feature and Attributes

What Stainless Steel 202 Channel is known to be characterized by in terms of its performance is as follows:

Corrosion Resistance: SS 202 Channels have medium corrosion resistance and they are appropriate in mild outdoor/ indoor alloys with moderate levels of corrosion. Although less resistant than 304 or 316 grades it is quite reliable to use under normal conditions.
Tensile Strength: It has a tensile strength of about 515 MPa, which carries a large variety of structural loads without deforming.
Heat Resistance: Stainless Steel 202 has a good resistance to high temperatures usually up to 760 C, this means it is subjected to heat prone environment.
Weld ability: The alloy can be welded fairly easily with standard techniques. It might be advisable to keep corrosion resistance by post-weld annealing.
Formability: Good to provide average bending, cutting and machining and yet it fastens to form under mechanical stressing.

Common Applications

Due to strength-cost ratio and its versatile characteristics Stainless Steel 202 Channel finds its application in a large variety of industries:

Building: Applied as support, frame work and reinforcement structures. Typical in bridges, warehouses and urban settings.
Automotive: Used in tubes, panel, and support structure where weight reduction and corrosion resistance are important.
Aerospace: Domains: used in interior furnishing and structural assembly where light weight constructions are needed.
Manufacturing: Common in machine structures, conveyor devices and general use equipment where strong and medium level corrosion defense is desired.

The benefits of stainless steel 202 Channel

There have been several cost-effective performance advantages that come with a selection of Stainless Steel 202 Channel:

Cost Effective: in comparison to other stainless in high-grade stainless such as 304 or 316, SS 202 share the same performance behaviour but at lower cost.
Hard wearing: Does not wear or get damaged easily, meaning greater service life in harsh situations.
Versatile: can be used in many different applications including ornamental trim, and heavy-duty construction.

Conclusion

Stainless Steel 202 Channel is an excellent structural product in case one is interested in highly corrosive environment, appreciates great mechanical properties and is willing to save money. Whether used in construction or manufacture, its extensive potential and fabulous performance tackle it to be an engineer and fabricator favourite.