Metline Industries is a leading manufacturer of Stainless Steel 316/316L in India, with over 30 years experience in the field. 316 stainless steel has more carbon in it than 316L. This is easy to remember, as the L stands for "low." But even though it has less carbon, 316L is very similar to 316 in almost every way. Cost is very similar, and both are durable, corrosion resistant, and a good choice for high-stress situations.316L, however, is a better choice for a project that requires a lot of welding. That's because 316 is more liable than 316L to weld decay (though 316 can be annealed to resist weld decay). 316L is also a great stainless steel for high temperature, high corrosion uses, which is why it's so popular for use in construction and marine projects. Metline is one of the biggest supplier and dealer of Stainless Steel manufactured by top quality mills such as Hindalco Industries, and BALCO Aluminium. Stainless Steel supplied by Metline.