The pulp and paper industry makes an extensive use of stainless steel in nearly all steps of the process :

• Digesters
• Bleaching
• Papermaking
• Liquors recovery & processing
• Paper recycling

The most common grades used are EN 4404 (316L), sometimes EN 4432, but duplex stainless steels EN 4462 and 4362 are increasingly used for their higher tensile properties, better corrosion resistance or lower cost

Typical applications for long products are:

• Pumps
• Valves
• Agitators
• Fittings
• Flitration baskets
• Welding wire
• And a large number of miscellaneous machined parts