Stainless steel strip for medical devices
Surgical instruments, components and thin strip.
Non-implantable medical
Medical devices and instruments that do not remain in the body: surgical instrument components, parts for single-use devices, springs and blades for diagnostic equipment. Surface cleanliness, traceability and corrosion resistance are what matter.
For surgical instruments and single-use devices, the material must be documented at every step: grade, batch, mechanical and dimensional properties. 3S supplies stainless strip in bright annealed AISI 316L and 304, in work-hardened AISI 301 for spring components and in other grades on request, in a 2R/BA finish with a smooth, clean surface that eases subsequent cleaning and passivation. Thicknesses from 0.05 mm, narrow widths from 3 mm and tight tolerances to EN or ASTM are verified by 100% dimensional control. Every batch is traceable and can be accompanied by a 3.1 certificate. Spools or cut lengths suit both automated stamping and smaller production runs.
Where it is used
- Surgical instruments
- Single-use devices
- Diagnostic equipment
- Laboratory
Recommended grades
Supply
| Parameter | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Typical grades | AISI 316L and 304 bright annealed (BA), AISI 301 work-hardened for spring components | Other grades on request |
| Thickness | Annealed 0.05 – 0.70 mm Work-hardened 0.05 – 2.50 mm | Typical for this application: 0.10 – 0.50 mm |
| Width | 3 – 1250 mm | Typical: 10 – 150 mm |
| Finishes | Annealed 2R / BA • Work‑hardened 2H | Calibrated mechanical properties |
| Formats | Strip • Narrow strips • Spools • Sheets | Sheets cut to size up to 1000 mm |
| Spools | From 15 kg to 1500 kg | ID 50–400 mm • traverse or parallel winding |
Tolerances according to EN ISO 9445 or customer specification. 3.1 certificates on request.
Frequently asked questions
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How can I get a quote?
Tell us the alloy, finish, thickness, width, edge and format (strip/narrow strip/spool) and we will send you a quick quotation.