Located in the heart of Hamilton’s industrial sector, Hemi Metals is a trusted partner known for supplying top-tier materials to New Zealand’s demanding industries. The company has built its reputation on providing robust solutions, including their range of SMO 254 bars and rods. This super austenitic stainless steel is a go-to choice for engineers facing some of the toughest corrosive environments, offering a reliable and durable option for critical projects across the country.
SMO 254 is defined by its advanced composition, which includes high levels of chromium, nickel, and molybdenum, plus a deliberate addition of nitrogen. This careful balance gives the alloy its signature strength and exceptional corrosion resistance. It stands up remarkably well to pitting and crevice corrosion, even when challenged by aggressive chlorides and acidic conditions. The material maintains excellent mechanical properties, offering high tensile and yield strength alongside good ductility, making it suitable for fabrication into complex components.
Standards : EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI
Size : 1/2″ to 100″
Length : 100 mm to 6000 mm
Specifications : ASTM A276, A279, A479
Form : Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Wire (Coil Form), Wire-mesh, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc.
Finish : Bright, Polish & Black
| Elements | Carbon | Chromium | Manganese | Molybdenum | Nickel | Nitrogen | Phosphorus | Silicon | Sulphur |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMO 254 UNS S31254 | 0.02 max | 19.5-20.5 | 1.0 max | 6.0-6.5 | 17.5-18.5 | 0.18-0.22 | 0.03 max | 0.8 max | 0.01 max |
| 0.2% Proof Stress (N/mm2 ) [ksi] minimum | 300 [43.5] |
| Tensile Strength (N/mm2) [ksi] minimum | 650 |
| Elongation (%) minimum | 35 |
| Hardness (HBN) | 270 max |
| Reduction of Cross Section Area (%) | 50 |
SMO 254 Bars and Rods are designed with a high content of chromium, nickel, and molybdenum, which provides excellent resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking. This composition makes them highly effective in aggressive environments, such as marine, chemical processing, and petrochemical industries, where high chloride concentrations are present.
Yes, SMO 254 Bars and Rods can be easily welded using standard welding techniques. However, it is important to follow proper procedures and use appropriate filler materials to maintain the material’s superior corrosion resistance and mechanical properties. This makes it suitable for critical applications where welded joints are required.
SMO 254 Bars and Rods are commonly used in industries such as chemical processing, marine, and petrochemical, where materials need to withstand highly corrosive environments. They are used in heat exchangers, pressure vessels, desalination plants, and other critical infrastructure requiring high performance in extreme conditions.
The capabilities of SMO 254 bars and rods make them indispensable in sectors where failure is not an option. You’ll find this material hard at work in offshore and coastal applications, chemical processing plants, and pollution control systems like flue gas desulphurization units. It’s also the material of choice for components in seawater environments, such as pumps, valves, and fasteners. Essentially, wherever equipment faces a constant battle against severe corrosion, SMO 254 provides the long-lasting, dependable performance that engineers and project managers count on.






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