Reputable for producing and supplying high-quality stainless steel 316L rectangular bars, Dhruv Metals is based in Hyderabad, India. It provides corrosion-resistant and high-performing solutions for a range of industrial applications. Rectangular 316L bars are well-known for their exceptional strength, weldability, and low carbon content, making them perfect for settings subjected to high temperatures, moisture, and harsh chemicals. Dhruv Metals meets both domestic and international standards by providing precisely engineered bars in customised dimensions. The company provides trustworthy stainless steel solutions to industries like marine, petrochemical, construction, and pharmaceuticals, with an emphasis on quality assurance, timely delivery, and customer satisfaction.
With iron as the base, stainless steel 316L rectangular bars have a maximum carbon content of 0.03%, along with chromium (16–18%), nickel (10–14%), and molybdenum (2–3%). Improved resistance to intergranular corrosion is provided by this low-carbon 316 variant, particularly following welding. Mechanically, 316L bars have an approximate elongation of 40%, a yield strength of 170 MPa, and a tensile strength of 485 MPa. For critical applications, they are extremely dependable and long-lasting due to their exceptional toughness, even at cryogenic temperatures, and superior resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, especially in chloride environments.
| 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 |
Rectangular stainless steel 316L bars are used extensively in industries that demand superior strength, hygienic qualities, and resistance to corrosion. They are utilised in the maritime industry for equipment exposed to saltwater, structural supports, and boat fittings. These bars are used in heat exchangers, pumps, and processing equipment in the chemical and petrochemical industries. 316L is used in the food processing and pharmaceutical industries for equipment parts where hygienic conditions are crucial. They are also utilised in the pulp and paper, medical implant, and architectural sectors. 316L is a preferred material for fabrication in high-purity and corrosive environments due to its formability and weldability.






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