GLOSSARY
316L Stainless Steel
316L stainless steel is a marine-grade austenitic alloy containing molybdenum for superior corrosion resistance in salt and humid environments. MistSystem uses 316L for all distribution lines in coastal and humid-climate installations across Indonesia.
Also known as: 316L · Marine-grade stainless · Molybdenum-alloyed stainless
Why 316L over standard 304
Standard 304 stainless steel corrodes in chloride-rich environments (ocean spray, humid tropical air). 316L adds 2–3% molybdenum, which dramatically improves resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion. The “L” designation indicates low carbon content for weld integrity.
MistSystem application
Every MistSystem line installation uses 316L, regardless of proximity to coast. Indonesia’s baseline humidity (70–85% year-round) makes it the correct engineering choice even inland. For beach-adjacent installations (Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu, Sanur, Jimbaran), 316L is essential — 3+ year salt exposure installations have zero corrosion failures.
Integration with nozzles
316L lines are paired with ceramic or brass nozzles (not stainless) — ceramic for chemical inertness in sensitive applications, brass for cost-effective standard deployments. Nozzle-to-line fittings are brass or stainless matching the line for galvanic compatibility.