201#、202#、848#不同牌号不锈钢过不同级别检针
不锈钢钮扣用到不同牌号不锈钢材料,常规的201#,202#,848#。三者的合金成分差异,导致其铁磁性、导电性不同,进而被检针机识别的灵敏度不同。另外要说明的是,行业内检针 “级别” 并无统一标准,多是企业根据检针机灵敏度旋钮刻度的俗称,级别越高代表检针机灵敏度越高,能检测到的金属异物越小或金属特性越弱的物质。下面结合三种不锈钢的具体情况详细解释:
综上来看,不锈钢过检针的级别本质是材料成分决定的金属特性与检针机灵敏度的匹配度。合金中镍、铬等元素占比越高、成分越稳定、杂质越少,越不容易被检针机感应,能通过的检针级别也就越高。
The core reason why different grades of stainless steel can pass different levels of needle detection lies in their differences in alloy composition, which result in variations in ferromagnetism and electrical conductivity—two key properties affecting detectability by needle detectors. It should be noted that there is no unified industry standard for "needle detection levels"; these are typically enterprise-specific designations based on the sensitivity adjustment scale of needle detection equipment. A higher level indicates higher equipment sensitivity, enabling the detection of smaller metal contaminants or materials with weaker metallic characteristics. Below is a detailed explanation of the three stainless steel grades:
1. 201 Stainless Steel (1Cr17Mn6Ni5N)
Classified as a low-nickel, high-manganese austenitic stainless steel, its chemical composition features 5.5%-7.5% manganese, only 3.5%-5.5% nickel, and 16%-18% chromium. To reduce costs, a large proportion of manganese is used as a substitute for nickel. This composition retains a certain degree of weak ferromagnetism and relatively high electrical conductivity. Since needle detectors can sense both ferromagnetic and conductive metals, 201 stainless steel is easily identified by low-to-medium sensitivity needle detection equipment, only capable of passing needle detection tests at the 3-4 level (lower sensitivity). It is commonly used in applications with low needle detection requirements, such as decorative components and shallow-drawn parts.
2. 202 Stainless Steel (1Cr18Mn8Ni5N)
An upgraded version of 201 stainless steel, it features an optimized manganese-nickel ratio: manganese content increased to 7.5%-10%, nickel content raised to 4.0%-6.0%, and chromium content slightly enhanced to 17%-19%. Compared to 201, its austenitic structure is more stable, and the improved manganese-nickel 配比 further reduces ferromagnetism and lowers electrical conductivity. This reduces the material's inductive signal to needle detectors, allowing it to pass medium-sensitivity needle detection at the 4-6 level. Its application scope is slightly broader than 201, suitable for shallow stamping parts, tableware, and other products requiring moderate corrosion resistance and needle detection performance.
3. 848 Stainless Steel (Presumed to be 1.4848 Stainless Steel)
There is no universally recognized "848" stainless steel grade in general standards. Based on its ability to pass high-sensitivity (Level 8) needle detection, it is presumed to refer to 1.4848 heat-resistant stainless steel (per European standards). Its chemical composition differs significantly from 201 and 202: chromium content ranges from 23%-27%, nickel from 19%-21%, and it also contains 1.5%-2.5% silicon. This high chromium-nickel ratio forms an extremely stable austenitic structure with nearly no ferromagnetism, while the specific alloy ratio also weakens electrical conductivity. Additionally, it is typically produced via electric arc furnace melting combined with argon-oxygen decarburization (AOD) secondary refining, which minimizes residual impurities such as oxides—further reducing detectability by needle detectors. Thus, it can pass high-sensitivity needle detection at the 8 level. This material is widely used in high-temperature furnace rolls, turbine blades, and other components requiring exceptional material purity and stability, as well as in scenarios with stringent needle detection requirements (e.g., food contact materials and precision machinery).
In summary, the needle detection level a stainless steel can pass is essentially determined by the compatibility between the material's metal properties (dictated by alloy composition) and the needle detector's sensitivity. Higher proportions of nickel, chromium, and other stabilizing elements, a more homogeneous structure, and lower impurity content result in weaker inductive responses to needle detectors, enabling the material to pass higher-level needle detection tests.