304SS vs 301SS

[diskullman]

I'm trying to find te difference in raw cost of these 2 materials. We ordered wire mesh in 304SS, but overseas supplier sent material equal to 301SS, causing customer to reject material. I know the 304 is more corrosion resistant, but what are the differences in cost? ballpark?

Russell Giuliano

 

[TVP]

AK Steel has some good information on their website that you can use to compare the price for each. The base price for Type 304 is only a few cents per pound more than that for Type 301, but the surcharge is over $0.20/pound higher. Here are some links that you can use to obtain more information:

http://www.aksteel.com/pdf/markets_products/stainless/StainlessSteelPriceList.pdf

http://www.aksteel.com/pdf/markets_products/stainless/surcharges/2010_05_Surch.pdf