Lightweight Stainless Steel
for High-pressure Applications
Introducing Centravis Balev 304L® and Balev 316L® — engineered to surpass the mechanical properties of Duplex steel grades. These steel varieties offer unmatched strength, corrosion resistance, and flexibility, making them ideal for high-stress environments.
Aerospace and space exploration hydraulic systems and structural components.
Industry-wide hydraulic connections, valves, and pumps.
Chemical processing equipment in the chemical and petrochemical sectors.
Hydrogen production, storage, and transport systems.
High-pressure scenarios in oil and gas extraction and transportation.
Automotive high-pressure fuel injection systems and exhaust structures.
Balev 304L® has a good resistance to atmospheric corrosion, as the high chromium content of the material provides resistance to oxidizing solutions such as nitric acid up to 55% weight and up to 176°F (80°C). Balev 304L® can also operate successfully in caustic solutions free of chlorides.
Balev 316L® performs well in sulfur containing environments, in both high concentrations and temperatures (depending on the actual service condition). Due to the well-balanced chemical composition, the material ensures superior pitting resistance in applications involving chloride solutions, particularly in an oxidizing environment.
Centravis's Balev 304L® and Balev 316L® offer superior formability compared to traditional Duplex steels, making them ideal for complex designs and precision applications.
Manufactured with advanced heat treatment technologies, Balev 304L® and Balev 316L® ensure a stable, fully austenitic microstructure for consistent performance.
Both grades exhibit excellent weldability without the need for post-weld heat treatment, maintaining non-magnetic properties throughout all conditions.
Balev 304L® has a good resistance to atmospheric corrosion, as the high chromium content of the material provides resistance to oxidizing solutions such as nitric acid up to 55% weight and up to 176°F (80°C). Balev 304L® can also operate successfully in caustic solutions free of chlorides.
Centravis's Balev 304L® and Balev 316L® offer superior formability compared to traditional Duplex steels, making them ideal for complex designs and precision applications.
Manufactured with advanced heat treatment technologies, Balev 304L® and Balev 316L® ensure a stable, fully austenitic microstructure for consistent performance.
Both grades exhibit excellent weldability without the need for post-weld heat treatment, maintaining non-magnetic properties throughout all conditions.
Experience the economic advantages of thinner yet stronger materials with Balev 304L® and Balev 316L®. Our tubes and pipes reduce overall material usage and are a more budget-friendly choice compared to traditional materials, offering significant savings with up to 40% thinner constructions.
“With Balev Steel®, we are proud to lead the way toward a sustainable future. We invite our partners and the entire industry to join us on this journey toward excellence and environmental stewardship.”
Andriy Balev
Ph.D., Materials Engineer and Head of R&D at Centravis
CENTRAVIS is a global leader in delivering high-quality seamless stainless steel pipes and tubes. As one of Europe's largest specialized manufacturers, our production facilities feature state-of-the-art hot-extrusion and cold-drawing shops. Our extensive product portfolio includes over 1,000 standard sizes made from more than 100 types of corrosion-resistant and heat-resistant steel grades. We proudly serve key regions worldwide through our network of sales offices in Ukraine, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and the United States, as well as sales agents across Brazil, the Middle East, Korea, Australia, and more.
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