What is the difference between 304 and 316 Wire Rope

The main differences between 304 and 316 Wire Ropes are composition, corrosion resistance, price and application scenarios:

Ingredients:

304 Wire rope: Stainless steel wire belonging to the 18-8 series, containing about 18% chromium and 8% nickel, which is a universal type of stainless steel material.

316 Wire rope: belongs to the 18-10-2 series stainless steel wire, in addition to containing about 18% chromium and 10% nickel, but also added about 2% molybdenum. The addition of molybdenum improves the corrosion resistance of the material.

Corrosion resistance:

316 wire rope due to the additional molybdenum element, its corrosion resistance is better than 304 wire rope, especially in the Marine environment or exposure to chloride environment, 316 wire rope is more resistant to corrosion, including stronger resistance to point corrosion.

In general, the choice of which type of wire rope should be based on the specific application environment and corrosion resistance needs, as well as budget considerations.