Material Recommendations
Below a summary of our most often used materials with a short recommendation. Upon request other materials can be used as well.
Stainless Steel
| Material | Description / Applications | Code Names to EN | DIN EN / ASTM-Nr. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST 1.4016 | rust-proof steel sheet, weldable, magnetic = EMC shielding compatible Applications: |
X 6 Cr 17 | EN 10 088-2 ASTM 430 |
| ST 1.4301 | rust-proof steel sheet , weldable / deep-drawable Applications: |
X 5 CrNi 18-10 | EN 10 088-2 ASTM 304 |
| ST 1.4404 | rust-proof steel sheet, weldable / deep-drawable Applications: |
X 2 CrNiMo 17-12-2 |
EN 10 088-2 ASTM 316 L |
| ST 1.4571 | rust-proof steel sheet, weldable / deep-drawable, acid-resistant Applications: |
X 6 CrNiMoTi 17-12-2 |
EN 10 088-2 ASTM 316 Ti |
For a complete list of materials please visit the website of ThyssenKrupp Nirosta.
Aluminium
Material |
Description / Applications |
DIN EN-Nr. |
Material No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI 99.5% | Pure aluminium 99.5%, Standard grade, limited suitable for decorative anodic oxidation, Tensile strength 110-150 N/mm2 |
EN AW-1050 | 3.0255.27 |
| AIMg 1 | Peraluman 101 clear anodised, well suited for decorative anodic oxidation, tensile strength 145-185 N/mm2 |
EN AW-5005 | 3.3315.27 |
| AIMg 3 | Peraluman 301 clear anodised, well suited for decorative anodic oxidation, tensile strength 240-280 N/mm2 |
EN-AW-5754 | 3.3535.27 |
| Alunox | Peraluman 101 Surface resistant, no fingerprints. High-tech optics, smooth surface, light weight, a third as heavy as steel. Surface: Butler finish on both sides. 5my to EN 12373. Good side not weldable, no spot welding. Applications: |
EN-AW-5005 | 3.3315 |
Sheet Steel
Material |
Description / Applications |
DIN EN Nr. |
Material- |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST 12.03 | Pickled steel sheets, cold-rolled, matted / lightly oiled surface Suitable for laser cutting, laser-, gas- shielded-and resistance stud welding as well as for phosphating and painting. Goodness for cold forming, bending, profile bendign, folding, punching and pressing |
EN 10130 | 1.0330 1623-T1 1624 |
| ST 14.03 | Pickled steel sheets, cold-rolled, matted / lightly oiled surface Suitable for laser cutting, laser-, gas-shielded- and resistance stud welding as well as for phosphating and painting. Goodness for cold forming, bending, profile bendign, folding, punching and pressing |
EN 10130 | 1.0338 1623-T1 1624 |
| ST 02 Z | Sendzimir galvanised steel sheet, cold rolled. chromated coating on both sides. Zinc coating 275 g/m2 Applications |
EN 10 142 DX54E + ZF |
1.0226 17162-T1 |
| ST 12 ZE | Zincor, sheet metal cold rolled, electrolytic galvanized. Chromated and phosphated coating on both sides. zinc layer 36g/m2 Applications |
EN 10 152 DC01 + ZE |
1.033 17163 |
| AZ 150 | Aluzinc, cold rolled sheet steel with 0.25μ support / page Supporting layer of cold-rolled quality sheet metal, which get continuously a aluminum-zinc alloy during the hot dip metal coating: 55.0% aluminium 43.4% zinc 1.6% silicone Applications |
Should you be looking for a more detailed data base of stainless steel, please visit the site of European Stainless Steel Development Association:



