Latham Steel, located in Hamilton, New Zealand, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of Stainless Steel 316L Rectangular Bars. They offer high-quality materials designed for outstanding corrosion resistance, strength, and durability. Stainless Steel 316L is a low-carbon, molybdenum-rich austenitic grade, making it perfect for environments where exposure to chlorides, chemicals, and marine conditions is a concern. Latham Steel guarantees that each rectangular bar adheres to strict international standards, ensuring precise dimensions, a smooth surface finish, and long-lasting performance across various industries, including chemical processing, petrochemical, marine engineering, food processing, and pharmaceuticals.
These Stainless Steel 316L Rectangular Bars contain about 16–18% chromium, 10–14% nickel, 2–3% molybdenum, and a maximum of 0.03% carbon. This unique blend gives them remarkable resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and general corrosion, especially in chloride-heavy or acidic settings. On the mechanical side, 316L boasts a tensile strength ranging from 485 to 620 MPa, a yield strength of 170 to 310 MPa, along with excellent ductility and toughness. The rectangular shape makes them easy to fabricate, machine precisely, and maintain uniform structural integrity, which is ideal for both structural and precision industrial uses.
| 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.
You’ll find Stainless Steel 316L Rectangular Bars in a variety of applications, from chemical and petrochemical plants to marine structures, desalination systems, pharmaceutical equipment, food processing machinery, and architectural frameworks. They’re perfect for creating flanges, supports, shafts, fasteners, and structural components that need to withstand corrosive or challenging environments. With their combination of corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and precise dimensions, these 316L rectangular bars ensure long-term reliability, require minimal maintenance, and deliver consistent performance, making them a go-to choice for critical engineering and industrial projects.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
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