Phehlukwayo Metal, a reputable manufacturer and supplier located in Cape Town, South Africa, specializes in high-quality Stainless Steel 904L Bars and Rods, celebrated for their exceptional corrosion resistance and durability. With a wealth of manufacturing expertise and a commitment to international quality standards, this company produces bars and rods that consistently perform well in harsh and corrosive environments. The Stainless Steel 904L Bars and Rods from Phehlukwayo Metal are perfect for applications in the chemical, marine, and industrial sectors, where high strength, oxidation resistance, and longevity are crucial, making them a reliable choice for industries around the globe.
These Stainless Steel 904L Bars and Rods are primarily made of iron, with notable amounts of chromium (19–23%), nickel (23–28%), molybdenum (4–5%), and copper (1–2%), along with trace elements of manganese, silicon, and carbon. This high-alloy austenitic stainless steel is known for its outstanding resistance to pitting, crevice, and stress corrosion cracking. In terms of mechanical properties, it boasts a tensile strength of about 490 MPa, a yield strength of around 220 MPa, and good elongation, ensuring toughness, formability, and stability even under extreme conditions.
| Grade | SS 904L – UNS N08904 |
|---|---|
| Specification | ASTM A276 UNS N08904, WS 1.4539, AFNOR Z2CNDU 25-20 |
| Round bar size | Diameter: 3-~800mm |
| Hex Bar size | 2-100mm A/F |
| Flat bar size | Thickness: 2 -100mm |
| Width: 10 to 500mm | |
| Square bar size | 4 to 100mm |
| Angle bar size | 3mm*20mm*20mm~12mm*100mm*100mm |
| Section | 3.0 to 12.0mm thickness |
| Channel Bar | 80 x 40mm to 150 x 75mm section; 5.0 to 6.0mm thickness |
| Hollow Bar | 32mm OD x 16mm ID to 250mm OD x 904Lmm ID) |
| Billet Size | 1/2″ to 495mm Diameter |
| Rectangles Size | 33 x 30mm to 295 x 1066mm |
| Round Bar Standard Dimensions | Diameter / Height: |
| Finish | Cold (bright) drawn, centreless ground,smooth turned, peeled, slit rolled edge, hot rolled, 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 | Bright, Hot Rolled Pickled, Cold Drawn, Sand Blasting Finished, Polished, Hairline |
| Condition | Hardened & tempered, annealed |
| Technique | Stainless Steel 904L Hot Rolled, Cold Drawn, Cold Rolled, Forged Round Bar, Rod |
| Processing | Bar cutting to 650mm |
| Form | Stainless Steel 904L Welding Rod, Round, Rod, T-Bar, Channel Bar, Precision Ground Bar, Flat Bar, Square, Blocks, Round Rod, Rings, Hollow, Triangle, Rectangle, Hex (A/F), Threaded, Half Round Bar, Profiles, Billet, Ingot, I/H Bar, Forging etc. |
| Our stockyad location for fast delivery across India | Coimbatore, Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Agra, Chennai, Noida, Mumbai, Shivamogga, Dhanbad, Hyderabad, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Navi Mumbai |
| Our Stainless Steel 904L Round bar conforms to NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 | |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | Cu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 904L | 0.020 max | 2 max | 1 max | 0.040 max | 0.030 max | 19.0-23.0 | 4.0-5.0 max | 23.00 – 28.00 | 1.0-2.0 |
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.95 g/cm3 | 1350 °C (2460 °F) | Psi – 71000 , MPa – 490 | Psi – 32000 , MPa – 220 | 35% |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | KS | AFNOR | EN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 904L | 1.4539 | N08904 | SUS 904L | 904S13 | STS 317J5L | Z2 NCDU 25-20 | X1NiCrMoCu25-20-5 |
Stainless Steel 904L is a high-alloy, corrosion-resistant material that contains significant amounts of nickel, chromium, and molybdenum. It is designed for use in highly corrosive environments, offering excellent resistance to acids, particularly sulfuric acid, and chloride corrosion. It is commonly used in chemical processing, marine, and pharmaceutical industries.
The key benefits of Stainless Steel 904L Bars and Rods include exceptional resistance to corrosion, excellent weldability, and good formability. These properties make them ideal for applications in aggressive chemical environments, marine applications, and other high-performance settings.
Stainless Steel 904L Bars and Rods are widely used in industries such as chemical processing, petrochemical, power generation, and marine environments. They are ideal for fabricating equipment like heat exchangers, reactors, pipes, and pollution control systems, where high resistance to corrosion and acid is crucial.
Stainless Steel 904L Bars and Rods find extensive use in industries that demand superior corrosion and acid resistance, such as chemical processing, oil and gas, marine, and pharmaceuticals. They are particularly well-suited for manufacturing heat exchangers, pump shafts, valves, and fasteners that are exposed to chloride and acidic environments. Their impressive resistance to sulfuric acid and seawater corrosion makes them ideal for offshore and desalination applications. Plus, their non-magnetic nature, weldability, and mechanical strength make Stainless Steel 904L Bars and Rods a top choice for high-performance, long-lasting industrial components.






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