Phehlukwayo Metal, a reliable manufacturer and supplier located in Cape Town, South Africa, specializes in high-quality **Stainless Steel 304L Hollow Bars** that are built to withstand corrosion, offer strength, and ensure durability across various industrial settings. These hollow bars are crafted using cutting-edge precision techniques, guaranteeing accurate dimensions, a smooth surface finish, and consistent mechanical performance. Renowned for their outstanding resistance to oxidation, corrosion, and chemical damage, Stainless Steel 304L Hollow Bars are perfect for use in chemical processing, food processing, petrochemical, and marine industries. Phehlukwayo Metal is dedicated to providing stainless steel products that adhere to international standards, ensuring dependable, long-lasting, and high-performance solutions.
Stainless Steel 304L Hollow Bar is an austenitic stainless steel primarily made up of iron, chromium (18–20%), and nickel (8–12%), featuring a low carbon content (maximum 0.03%) to improve weldability and reduce carbide precipitation. This unique composition results in exceptional corrosion resistance, toughness, and solid mechanical strength. The material boasts a tensile strength of around 485–620 MPa, yield strength of 205–275 MPa, and impressive ductility. Its ferrite-free austenitic structure guarantees dimensional stability, excellent weldability, and dependable mechanical properties, making it ideal for applications that require long-lasting durability and performance in corrosive or high-temperature conditions.
Dimensions : ASTM, ASME
Standard : ASTM / ASME SA A276, A479, ASTM A493
Length : Random, Fix & Cut Length
Size : 20MM to 150MM
| Element | C | Cr | Mn | Ni | P | S | Si |
| SS 304L | 8.0 – 11.0 | 18.0 – 20.0 | 2.0 max | 8.0 – 12.0 | 0.045 max | 0.03 max | 1.0 max |
| Element | C | Cr | Mn | Ni | P | S | Si |
| SS 304L | 8.0 – 11.0 | 18.0 – 20.0 | 2.0 max | 8.0 – 12.0 | 0.045 max | 0.03 max | 1.0 max |
The low carbon content in SS 304L minimizes carbide precipitation during welding, reducing the risk of intergranular corrosion. This enhances weldability, making it ideal for applications requiring extensive welding without compromising corrosion resistance or mechanical properties.
SS 304L has superior corrosion resistance compared to SS 304 due to its lower carbon content, which minimizes carbide precipitation during welding. This reduces susceptibility to intergranular corrosion, making SS 304L ideal for welded structures in corrosive environments.
Stainless Steel 304L Hollow Bars find extensive use in applications that demand high corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and durability. They are frequently utilized in chemical processing equipment, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and marine components. This alloy is particularly well-suited for food processing machinery, petrochemical plants, and industrial piping systems that are exposed to acidic or chloride-rich environments. Furthermore, Stainless Steel 304L Hollow Bars are also employed in pharmaceutical equipment, structural components, and various industrial applications.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Phehlukwayo Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Cape Town, South Africa
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