Phehlukwayo Metal, a reliable manufacturer and supplier located in Cape Town, South Africa, specializes in top-notch **Stainless Steel 316 Hollow Bars** that are built to withstand the toughest industrial conditions. These hollow bars are crafted using cutting-edge techniques, ensuring they have precise dimensions, a smooth finish, and consistent mechanical performance. Renowned for their outstanding resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and chemical damage, Stainless Steel 316 Hollow Bars are perfect for industries like chemical processing, petrochemicals, marine applications, and food production. Phehlukwayo Metal is committed to providing stainless steel products that adhere to international standards, offering dependable, long-lasting, and high-performance solutions for a variety of uses.
Stainless Steel 316 Hollow Bar is an austenitic stainless steel primarily made up of iron, chromium (16–18%), nickel (10–14%), and molybdenum (2–3%), which boosts its corrosion resistance. This unique blend gives it impressive strength, toughness, and the ability to resist pitting and crevice corrosion, especially in environments rich in chlorides and acids. With a tensile strength ranging from about 515 to 620 MPa and a yield strength of 205 to 275 MPa, it also boasts good ductility. Its ferrite-free austenitic structure guarantees stability, excellent weldability, and reliable mechanical properties, making it a great choice for applications that require long-lasting durability and performance in harsh chemical and marine settings.
| Standard | ASTM A276 / A479, ASME SA276 / A479 |
| Round Bar Size | 3mm ~ 800mm |
| Square Bar Size | 4mm x 4mm ~ 100mm x 100mm |
| Flat Bar Size | 2mm ~ 100mm |
| Hex Bar Size | 2mm ~ 100mm |
| Angle Size | 3mm x 20mm x 20mm ~ 12mm x 100mm x 100mm |
| Thickness | 50 mm to 6000 mm Long |
| Length | 1 To 6 Meters, Custom Cut Length |
| Form | Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N |
| SS 316 | 0.08 max | 2 max | 0.75 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 16 – 18 | 2 – 3 | 10 – 14 | 0.1 max |
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) | Elongation |
| 8.0 g/cm3 | 1454 °C (2650 °F) | Psi – 75000, MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000, MPa – 205 | 35 % |
SS 316 hollow bars offer superior corrosion resistance compared to other stainless steel grades, particularly against chlorides and acidic environments. It performs better than SS 304, making it ideal for harsh environments like marine, chemical, and coastal applications.
Key factors to consider when selecting SS 316 hollow bars include corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, temperature tolerance, application environment, and required dimensions. It's essential to assess the project's chemical exposure, structural requirements, and the need for durability over time.
Stainless Steel 316 Hollow Bars find their place in various applications that demand high corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and durability. They’re commonly used in chemical processing equipment, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and marine components. This alloy is also well-suited for food processing machinery, petrochemical facilities, and industrial piping systems that face acidic or chloride-rich conditions. Furthermore, Stainless Steel 316 Hollow Bars are utilized in pharmaceutical equipment, structural components, and 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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