Phehlukwayo Metal, based in Cape Town, South Africa, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of high-quality Stainless Steel 316L Rectangular Bars. With a strong commitment to quality and precision, this company delivers products that adhere to strict industry standards, ensuring reliable performance even in tough conditions. Renowned for their technical know-how and customer-focused service, Phehlukwayo Metal guarantees that each bar is crafted for durability, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength. They cater to a variety of industries, including chemical processing, marine, and construction, with their Stainless Steel 316L Rectangular Bars designed to endure harsh environments, high temperatures, and corrosive substances, providing long-lasting, high-performance solutions.
These Stainless Steel 316L Rectangular Bars are primarily made up of iron, chromium, nickel, and molybdenum, which enhances their corrosion resistance, especially against chlorides and acidic conditions. The low carbon content helps reduce carbide precipitation, improving weldability and preserving structural integrity after fabrication. These bars boast impressive tensile strength, toughness, and ductility, ensuring they perform reliably under mechanical and thermal stress. Their unique blend of hardness, formability, and oxidation resistance makes them perfect for a wide array of industrial applications, guaranteeing long-term durability and exceptional performance in both aggressive and high-temperature settings.
| Grade | Stainless Steel 316L (UNS S31603) |
|---|---|
| Specification | ASTM A276/ A479, ASME SA276/SA479 |
| Round bar size | Outside Diameter in the range of 4mm to 500mm |
| Finish | Cold (bright) drawn, centreless ground, hot rolled, smooth turned, peeled, slit rolled edge, hot rolled annealed, Rough Turned, Bright, Polish, Grinding, Centreless Ground & Black |
| Tolerance | H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12 or as per clients’ requirements |
| Surface | Cold Drawn, Bright, Sand Blasting Finished, Hot Rolled Pickled, Hairline, Polished |
| Condition | Hardened & tempered, annealed |
| Technique | 316 Stainless Steel Cold Drawn, Hot Rolled, Forged Round Bar, Rod, Cold Rolled |
| Processing | Bar cutting to 650mm |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N |
| SS 316L | 0.3 max | 2 max | 0.75 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 16 – 18 | 2 – 3 | 10 – 14 | 0.10 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 | 40 % |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | GOST | AFNOR | EN |
| SS 316L | 1.4404 / 1.4435 | S31603 | SUS 316L | 316S11 / 316S13 | 03Ch17N14M3 / 03Ch17N14M2 | Z3CND17‐11‐02 / Z3CND18‐14‐032 | X2CrNiMo17-12-2 / X2CrNiMo18-14-3 |
The pressure rating of Stainless Steel 316L Rectangular Bars depends on factors such as size, wall thickness, and application. Generally, they are suitable for medium to high-pressure environments, offering excellent resistance to corrosion and strength.
Yes, Stainless Steel 316L Rectangular Bars should undergo regular inspection to ensure they maintain their strength and corrosion resistance. This is particularly important in critical applications such as marine, chemical, and high-pressure environments.
When installing Stainless Steel 316L Rectangular Bars, ensure proper alignment, adequate support, and secure fastening to prevent stress or deformation. It's also crucial to avoid contamination during installation to maintain their corrosion resistance.
Stainless Steel 316L Rectangular Bars find extensive use in industries that demand high corrosion resistance and strength. They are particularly suited for chemical and petrochemical processing equipment, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and piping systems that come into contact with harsh chemicals and saline environments. Moreover, they are utilized in marine equipment, food and beverage processing machinery, pharmaceutical sectors, and architectural applications where durability and hygiene are paramount. Their excellent weldability and machinability facilitate complex fabrications, making them a versatile choice for various 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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