Phehlukwayo Metal, a reputable manufacturer and supplier located in Cape Town, South Africa, specializes in top-notch **Stainless Steel 316L Hollow Bars** designed for outstanding corrosion resistance, strength, and durability in tough industrial settings. Crafted with cutting-edge techniques, these hollow bars boast precise dimensions, a smooth surface finish, and consistent mechanical properties. Renowned for their remarkable resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and chemical attacks, Stainless Steel 316L Hollow Bars are perfect for applications in the chemical, petrochemical, marine, and food processing industries. Phehlukwayo Metal is dedicated to providing stainless steel products that adhere to international standards, ensuring reliable, long-lasting, and high-performance solutions for a variety of industrial needs.
Stainless Steel 316L Hollow Bar is an austenitic stainless steel primarily made up of iron, chromium (16–18%), nickel (10–14%), and molybdenum (2–3%), with a low carbon content (maximum 0.03%) to improve weldability and corrosion resistance. This unique composition offers excellent protection against chlorides, acids, and pitting, along with impressive high-temperature strength and toughness. The material has a tensile strength of around 485–620 MPa, yield strength of 205–275 MPa, and good ductility. Its ferrite-free austenitic structure guarantees stability, weldability, and dependable mechanical properties, making it ideal for applications that require long-lasting durability and chemical resistance.
| 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 316L | 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 316L offers superior corrosion resistance compared to other stainless steels, especially in chloride-rich environments. Its low carbon content enhances its resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking, making it ideal for harsh, marine, and chemical applications.
SS 316L hollow bars offer excellent weldability due to their low carbon content, reducing the risk of carbide precipitation. This results in stronger, more durable welds. Their corrosion resistance also ensures long-lasting performance in welded constructions exposed to harsh environments.
Stainless Steel 316L Hollow Bars find extensive use in situations 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 also well-suited for pharmaceutical machinery, petrochemical plants, and industrial piping systems that are exposed to acidic or chloride-rich environments. Furthermore, Stainless Steel 316L Hollow Bars are employed in food processing 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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