316L Stainless Steel Bar

1. Product Overview

316L stainless steel bar is a low-carbon version of 316, offering superior corrosion resistance, especially in chloride-rich environments. ✅ Its low carbon content minimizes carbide precipitation during welding, making it ideal for applications requiring extensive welding and exposure to harsh chemical or marine conditions. Common uses include pharmaceutical equipment, marine fittings, and chemical processing components.

2. Available Sizes

• 📏 Type: Round bar, Square bar, Flat bar, Hexagonal bar
• 📐 Diameter (Round): 3mm – 300mm
• 📏 Length: 1000mm – 6000mm (customizable)
• 🎯 Tolerances: h9, h10, h11 (upon request)
• 📚 Standards: ASTM A276, ASTM A479, EN 10088-3, JIS G4303

3. Chemical Composition

Element	Content (%)
C	≤ 0.03
Si	≤ 1.00
Mn	≤ 2.00
P	≤ 0.045
S	≤ 0.030
Cr	16.0 – 18.0
Ni	10.0 – 14.0
Mo	2.0 – 3.0

4. Mechanical Properties

Property	Value (Annealed)
Tensile Strength	≥ 485 MPa
Yield Strength	≥ 170 MPa
Elongation (%)	≥ 40%
Hardness (HB)	≤ 217

5. Features & Advantages

• ✅ Excellent corrosion resistance in marine and chemical environments
• ✅ Low carbon content, ideal for welding
• ✅ High strength and ductility
• ✅ Resistant to pitting and crevice corrosion
• ✅ Non-magnetic in annealed condition

6. Applications

• 🖤 Black
• 🧼 Pickled
• ✨ Bright
• 🔧 Polished (180#, 240#, 320#, 400#)
• 🌀 Peeled / Turned / Centerless Ground

7. Surface Finish

8. Processing Services

• ✂️ Precision cutting to length
• 🧽 Surface polishing and grinding
• 🔩 Machining and turning
• 🔧 Threading and chamfering
• 📐 Custom bar shaping and dimensioning