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316LVM Stainless steel sheet

316LVM Stainless Steel Sheet Overview

316LVM Stainless Steel Sheet is a vacuum-melted austenitic stainless steel product designed for applications requiring controlled chemistry, high material cleanliness, corrosion resistance and reliable mechanical performance.

SAKY STEEL supplies 316LVM / UNS S31673 stainless steel sheet, plate and strip according to ASTM F139 and customer-specific requirements. Thickness, width, length, surface condition, cutting, slitting, grinding and inspection documentation can be reviewed according to the project specification.

316LVM Quick Information

Grade: 316LVM / UNS S31673 Primary Standard: ASTM F139 Product Forms: Sheet / Plate / Strip / Coil / Foil / Shim / Custom Cut Pieces Thickness: 0.3 mm – 30 mm Processing: Cold Rolled / Hot Rolled / Cutting / Slitting / Grinding / Custom Fabrication Surface: 2B / BA / No.1 / No.4 / Polished / Brushed / Custom Finish Traceability: Heat Number + MTC Available Inspection: Chemical / Mechanical / Grain Size / Inclusion / Corrosion / Third-Party Testing

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316LVM Stainless Steel Sheet & Plate Specifications

Item Specification
Product 316LVM Stainless Steel Sheet, Plate and Strip
Grade 316LVM
UNS S31673
Primary Standard ASTM F139
Product Form Sheet / Plate / Strip / Coil / Foil / Shim / Custom Cut Pieces
Thickness 0.3 mm – 30 mm
Width 1000 / 1219 / 1500 / 1800 / 2000 mm and Custom Widths
Length 2000 / 2440 / 3000 / 5800 / 6000 mm and Custom Lengths
Processing Cold Rolled / Hot Rolled / Cutting / Slitting / Grinding / Custom Fabrication
Surface Finish 2B / BA / No.1 / No.4 / Polished / Brushed / Custom Finish
Material Traceability Heat Number Traceability and Mill Test Certificate Available

316LVM Grade Identification

Grade UNS Typical Product Standard
316LVM S31673 ASTM F139

316LVM Stainless Steel Chemical Composition

Grade C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo Cu N
S31673 0.03 max 2.00 max 0.75 max 0.025 max 0.010 max 17.0–19.0 13.0–15.0 2.25–3.00 0.50 max 0.10 max

Chemical composition values above are specification reference values. Actual heat-analysis values are confirmed by the applicable Mill Test Certificate.

316LVM Mechanical Properties

Mechanical properties depend on product thickness, processing condition and the applicable order specification. The following values are retained as existing page reference data.

Tensile Strength Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) Elongation
860 MPa 690 MPa 12%

Final acceptance should be based on the applicable standard, ordered material condition and batch-specific inspection documentation.

316LVM Actual Heat Analysis – Representative Production Data

The following actual heat-analysis data is retained from the existing product page to demonstrate heat-number traceability and batch-level chemical analysis capability. Actual values vary by production heat.

Heat No. Dimension (mm) C Si Mn P S Cr Ni Mo N
24B100408 2.2 × 205 × 1200 0.025 0.43 1.75 0.011 0.001 17.50 14.70 2.78 0.08
24B108304 3.0 × 205 × 1200 0.021 0.54 1.69 0.010 0.001 18.18 14.83 2.49 0.09
24B100402 4.2 × 205 × 1200 0.027 0.44 1.80 0.015 0.001 17.70 14.75 2.77 0.08
24B100405 6.2 × 205 × 1200 0.018 0.38 1.61 0.010 0.002 18.21 14.72 2.53 0.09

TÜV Rheinland Third-Party Tensile Test Report

A third-party tensile test was performed by TÜV Rheinland (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. on a 316LVM stainless steel sheet sample. The tested material was identified as 316LVM with a product specification of 4 × 320 × 2000 mm.

Test Report No. 01 220 CHN/T-2603899
Material 316LVM Stainless Steel Sheet
Product Specification 4 × 320 × 2000 mm
Test Method ASTM E8/E8M-25 Control Method C
Testing Period July 7–13, 2026

Actual TÜV Tensile Test Results

Test Item Actual Result
Tensile Strength 935 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) 845 MPa
Elongation After Fracture 14% (Gauge Length G = 50 mm)
Third-Party Verification The TÜV report provides independent tensile-test results for the tested 4 × 320 × 2000 mm 316LVM sheet sample. These values apply to the tested sample and should not be treated as guaranteed properties for every production batch.

TÜV Rheinland report shown above is an actual third-party test record for a tested 316LVM stainless steel sheet sample.

316LVM Testing & Quality Control

316LVM is commonly selected for applications where material cleanliness, chemistry control and traceability are important. Inspection requirements should therefore be defined according to the application, governing specification and customer documentation requirements.

Inspection Item Purpose
Material Verification Confirm 316LVM / UNS S31673 material identification and heat-number traceability
Chemical Analysis Verify alloy chemistry against the applicable specification
Tensile Testing Verify tensile strength, yield strength and elongation when specified
Dimensional Inspection Check thickness, width, length and cut dimensions
Surface Inspection Check surface condition, scratches, defects and required finish
Grain Size / Inclusion Available when required by the project specification or customer inspection plan
Corrosion Testing Can be reviewed according to the required standard and service condition
Third-Party Inspection TÜV, SGS or other agreed inspection bodies can be coordinated when specified before order

Why 316LVM Is Selected

Characteristic Practical Value
Vacuum Melted Material Selected where controlled material cleanliness and consistent metallurgy are important.
Low Carbon Chemistry Supports corrosion performance and welded fabrication requirements.
Molybdenum Alloying Provides improved resistance in chloride-containing environments compared with non-molybdenum austenitic grades.
Traceability Heat-number control, MTC and additional test reports can support regulated and high-specification applications.
Custom Processing Sheet and plate can be supplied in custom dimensions and processed according to downstream fabrication requirements.

Applications of 316LVM Stainless Steel Sheet

316LVM sheet and plate are selected for applications requiring controlled material quality, corrosion resistance and reliable traceability. Final material selection should be validated against the applicable engineering, medical or regulatory specification.

Medical Components Precision components and implant-related manufacturing Surgical Instruments High-quality corrosion-resistant components Precision Fabrication Machined and formed high-specification parts
Pharmaceutical Equipment Corrosion-resistant process components Laboratory Equipment Precision stainless steel components High-Specification Parts Components requiring documented material traceability

316LVM Stainless Steel Sheet Packaging

Packaging is selected according to sheet thickness, dimensions, surface condition, processing state and transportation requirements. Surface protection is particularly important for precision and medical-material applications.

•  Protective film or interleaving where required.
•  Edge and corner protection.
•  Moisture-resistant wrapping.
•  Heat number, grade, dimensions and batch identification.
•  Wooden pallets or wooden cases according to plate dimensions and shipment method.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 316LVM stainless steel?

316LVM is a vacuum-melted, low-carbon austenitic stainless steel grade commonly identified as UNS S31673 and used where controlled chemistry, material cleanliness and traceability are important.

What is the difference between 316L and 316LVM?

Both are molybdenum-bearing low-carbon austenitic stainless steels, but 316LVM is produced using vacuum melting routes and is commonly specified for applications requiring tighter control of material cleanliness and traceability.

What standard is commonly used for 316LVM sheet and plate?

ASTM F139 is a commonly referenced specification for wrought 18Cr-14Ni-2.5Mo stainless steel sheet and strip used in surgical implant applications. The governing specification for each order should be confirmed before production.

Can third-party tensile testing be provided?

Yes. Third-party testing can be arranged according to project requirements. The TÜV Rheinland report shown on this page records tensile testing of an actual 4 × 320 × 2000 mm 316LVM stainless steel sheet sample.

Can 316LVM sheet be supplied in custom sizes?

Yes. Custom thickness, width, length, cut pieces and downstream processing requirements can be reviewed according to the applicable material standard and production feasibility.

Is MTC available for 316LVM material?

Yes. Heat-number traceability and Mill Test Certificates can be supplied according to the confirmed order requirements.

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