Materials Library
Every metal, plastic, and finish we work with.
Detailed reference for the materials behind every Maxcorro custom part. Use it as a starting point for your design — or talk to our engineers about specialty alloys not listed here.
Metals
5 materials
Stainless SteelStainless Steel 304
The default grade for exhaust and intake piping — excellent high-temperature oxidation resistance, good corrosion resistance, and clean weldability at a lower cost than 316.
- Composition
- ~18% chromium / 8% nickel
- Tensile strength
- ≥ 515 MPa
Stainless SteelStainless Steel 316
Adds molybdenum for far better resistance to chloride and salt corrosion — the grade to choose for coastal, marine, mining, and road-salt environments
- Composition
- ~16–18% Cr / 10–14% Ni / 2–3% Mo
- Tensile strength
- ≥ 515 MPa
Stainless SteelStainless Steel 316L
The low-carbon version of 316 — chosen for welded assemblies because it resists corrosion at the weld seams
- omposition
- 316 with ≤ 0.03% carbon
- Tensile strength
- ≥ 485 MPa
Carbon SteelHeat-Resistant Carbon Steel
A cost-effective option for exhaust and high-heat parts where corrosion exposure is moderate — paired with anti-corrosion coatings for service life
- Base
- Low- / medium-carbon steel
- Relative cost
- Lower than stainless
Carbon Steel (coated)Aluminized Steel
Carbon steel hot-dip coated with aluminum-silicon — excellent heat and oxidation resistance at a lower cost than stainless, widely used in OEM exhaust systems
- Base
- Carbon steel
- Coating
- Aluminum-silicon (Type 1)
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