2026-05-19
How can one distinguish the authenticity of stainless steel flanges?
Principle: Austenitic stainless steel (such as 304, 316) has no magnetism in the annealed state, and may have weak magnetism after cold processing; ferritic stainless steel or low alloy steel has strong magnetism.
Operation: Place a magnet close to the flange. If it is strongly attracted, it may be ferritic steel or a counterfeit product; if it is slightly attracted or has no reaction, it may be austenitic stainless steel.
Limitation: High manganese steel with high manganese content has no magnetism, and other methods need to be combined for verification.
2) Surface observation
Principle: The surface of genuine stainless steel is smooth, with uniform color, and has no rust spots or obvious scratches.
Operation: Examine the surface of the flange with the naked eye. If rust spots, roughness, or coating peeling are found, be alert to the material issue.