Louis Metals is a well-known Stainless Steel 316L Square Bars and Rods manufacturer and supplier in Houston, USA, providing corrosion-resistant, precision-stamped stainless steel products for challenging industrial and marine applications. Made with superior-quality raw materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, Louis Metals’ SS 316L square bars and rods are renowned for their superior resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and chloride environments. Due to superior weldability, low carbon, and superior mechanical strength, these bars are best suited for chemical processing, marine hardware, food processing, and structural purposes where hygiene, toughness, and performance are essential.
Stainless Steel 316L Square Bars/Rods are low-carbon austenitic stainless steels that contain Chromium (16–18%), Nickel (10–14%), Molybdenum (2–3%), and a maximum of 0.03% Carbon content. The molybdenum improves corrosion resistance, particularly in chloride-rich conditions, and the low carbon avoids carbide precipitation during welding. Such bars provide tensile strength of 485–700 MPa, yield strength of about 170–310 MPa, and superior formability. SS 316L is non-magnetic in the annealed state and retains its strength and corrosion resistance even after welding, making it suitable for aggressive environment fabrications.
Dimensions : ASTM, ASME
Standard : ASTM / ASME SA A582, A276, A564, ASTM A484, 484M
Surface : hrap, hot rolled pickled or sand blasting finished, cold drawn, polished, hairline
Size : Tolerance: H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12
| Element | C | Cr | Mn | Ni | P | S | Si |
| SS 316l | 0.08 | 18.0 | 2.00 | 14.0 | 0.045 max | 3.00 max | 0.10 max |
| Element | Density, lb/in3 | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| SS 316l | 8.0 g/cm3 | 1400 °C (2550 °F) | 485 Min | 170 Min | 40% Min |
| 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 / Z3CND18‐14‐03 | X2CrNiMo17-12-2 / X2CrNiMo18-14-3 |
| SQUARES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size(mm) | WT PER FEET IN KGS | WT PER MTR IN KGS |
| 16 | 0.62 | 2.05 |
| 18 | 0.79 | 2.59 |
| 20 | 0.76 | 2.49 |
| 22 | 1.18 | 3.87 |
| 25 | 1.52 | 5.00 |
| 28 | 1.91 | 6.27 |
| 30 | 2.19 | 7.20 |
| 32 | 2.50 | 8.19 |
| 36 | 3.16 | 10.37 |
| 38 | 3.52 | 11.55 |
| 40 | 3.90 | 12.80 |
| 45 | 4.94 | 16.20 |
| 50 | 6.10 | 20.00 |
| 56 | 7.65 | 25.08 |
| 60 | – | – |
| 65 | – | – |
| 70 | – | – |
| 75 | – | – |
| 80 | – | – |
| 90 | – | – |
| 100 | – | – |
Stainless Steel 316L Square Bars and Rods find extensive application across industries like marine, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing, food and beverages, and pulp and paper. Common applications include pump and valve parts, fasteners, structural frameworks, pressure vessels, and equipment that is exposed to seawater or aggressive chemicals. SS 316L is prized for its cleanliness and resistance to contamination in food-grade and medical applications. The square profile provides increased structural durability and is used for preference in frameworks, supports, and machined components where corrosion resistance as well as mechanical rigidity are crucial to long-term functionality.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Louis Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Houston, USA
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