Phehlukwayo Metal, located in Cape Town, South Africa, has earned a solid reputation as a reliable manufacturer and supplier of top-notch stainless steel products, including Stainless Steel 416 Bars and Rods. Known for their precision, durability, and outstanding corrosion resistance, this company caters to a variety of industrial sectors with dependable metal solutions. The Stainless Steel 416 Bars and Rods produced by Phehlukwayo Metal are crafted under strict quality standards, guaranteeing excellent performance even in tough environments. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, prompt delivery, and technical know-how, Phehlukwayo Metal has established itself as a leading supplier in the South African market, fulfilling the needs of both local and international clients.
Stainless Steel 416 is a martensitic stainless steel that includes added sulfur to enhance machinability. Typically, its composition features 12–14% chromium, 0.15% carbon, along with trace amounts of manganese, silicon, and sulfur. This alloy provides moderate corrosion resistance, impressive hardness, and good tensile strength. Its mechanical properties boast a tensile strength of about 655–860 MPa, yield strength around 275–550 MPa, and elongation of 15–25%. The ability to achieve high hardness through heat treatment, paired with excellent machinability, makes it ideal for precision components and applications that require both strength and wear resistance.
Specification : ASTM A276, A479 / ASME SA276, SA479
Standard : EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI
Round Bars : Outside Diameter in the range of 4mm to 500mm
Bright Bars : Outside Diameter in the range of 4mm to 100mm
Hex Bars : 18mm – 57mm (11/16″ to 2-3/4″)
Square Bars : 18mm – 47mm (11/16″ to 1-3/4″)
Finish : Black, Bright Polished, Rough Turned, NO.4 Finish, Matt Finish, BA Finish
Length : 1 to 6 Meters, Custom Cut Lengths
Form : Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle Etc.
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | Fe |
| SS 416 | 0.15 max | 1.25 max | 1.0 max | 0.06 max | 0.15 min | 14.00 – 12.00 | 0.6 | – | – |
| 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 % |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | EN | BS |
| SS 416 | 1.4005 | S41600 | SUS 416 | X12CrS13 | 416S21 |
Stainless Steel 416 is a martensitic stainless steel with a higher level of sulfur and carbon content, which enhances its machinability compared to other stainless steels. This alloy offers improved strength and hardness while still maintaining a good level of corrosion resistance, making it suitable for precision machining.
Yes, Stainless Steel 416 can be heat-treated to increase its hardness. It can be hardened through a quenching and tempering process, which improves its strength, making it ideal for applications that require high wear resistance.
Stainless Steel 416 Bars and Rods are commonly used in applications that demand high strength, good corrosion resistance, and excellent machinability. These include the manufacturing of gears, screws, bearings, and other components in industries like automotive, aerospace, and machinery production.
Stainless Steel 416 Bars and Rods find extensive use in applications that require high strength, corrosion resistance, and superb machinability. They are commonly utilized in automotive components, gears, shafts, valves, fasteners, and parts for industrial machinery. Additionally, they are essential in the production of pumps, fittings, and precision instruments where accuracy and surface finish are paramount. Thanks to its capacity to endure moderate corrosion environments, Stainless Steel 416 is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. Industries such as engineering, automotive, and manufacturing depend on these bars and rods for components that demand durability and reliability.






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