Luois Metals stands out as a trusted and seasoned manufacturer and supplier of Stainless Steel Forged Bars and Rods, proudly based in Houston, USA. We focus on crafting high-strength, corrosion-resistant forged products that comply with ASTM, ASME, and international standards. Our stainless steel forged bars and rods are engineered for exceptional mechanical strength, fatigue resistance, and dimensional stability, making them perfect for critical applications in industries like oil & gas, power generation, aerospace, marine, and heavy engineering. With cutting-edge forging and finishing facilities, Luois Metals provides custom sizes and grades tailored to your specific material and performance needs.
Luois Metals provides stainless steel forged bars and rods in a wide range of grades, including 304, 316, 410, 420, 431, 17-4PH, and more. These alloys feature different levels of chromium (10–20%), nickel, carbon, and molybdenum to create specific strength and corrosion-resistance characteristics. Our forged stainless steel products boast impressive tensile strength (up to 1000 MPa), yield strength between 250 and 700 MPa, and outstanding impact resistance. The forging process optimizes the grain flow, enhancing fatigue and structural integrity, making them ideal for high-pressure, high-stress, and temperature-sensitive environments.
Standards : ASTM A276, ASTM A484, AISI
Grade : 201, 202, 301, 302, 303, 304, 304H, 304L, 316, 316H, 316L, 309, 309S, 310, 310S, 316Ti, 317, 317L, 347, 321, 321H, 410, 416, 420, 430, 430F, 431, 440C, 630, 17-4PH, F51
Range : from 2.00mm to 6.35mm (0.078″ to 0.25″)dia.
Tolerance : DIN 671, ASTM A484 & as per customer’s specific requirement.
Finish : Cold drawn, Centreless Ground, Polished
| Grade | Su | C | Si | P | Cr | Ni | M | Mo | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | 0.030 max | 0.08 max | 0.75 max | 0.045 max | 16.0-18.0 | 10.0 14.0 | 2.00 max | 2.0 3.0 | – |
| 317L | 0.030 max | 0.035 max | 0.75 max | 0.045 max | 18.0-20.0 | 11.0 14.0 | 2.00 max | 3.0 4.0 | – |
| 304 | 0.030 max | 0.08 max | 0.75 max | 0.045 max | 18.0-20.0 | 8.0 11.0 | 2.00 max | – | – |
| 310 S | 0.030 max | 0.08 max | 1.5 max | 0.045 max | 24.0-26.0 | 19.0 22.0 | 2.00 max | 3.0 4.0 | – |
| 347 H | 0.030 max | 0.04 0.10 | 0.75 max | 0.045 max | 17.0- 19.0 | 9.0 13.0 | 2.00 max | – | 10C(Cb+Ta)<1.10% |
| 321 | 0.030 max | 0.08 | 0.75 max | 0.045 max | 17.0-20.0 | 9.0 12.0 | 2.00 max | – | 5C 0.70% |
| Grade | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Density | Elongation | Melting Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 303 | Psi – 85,000 | Psi – 45,000 | 55% | 50 % | Rb 180 |
| SS 202 | 515 MPa | 275 MPa | 8.0 g/cm3 | 40 % | 1454 °C |
| SS 304 | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 8.0 g/cm3 | 40% | 1400 °C |
| SS 304L | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 8.0 g/cm3 | 40% | 1400 °C |
| SS 316 | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 8.0 g/cm3 | 35 % | 1454 °C |
| SS 316L | 485 Min | 170 Min. | 8.0 g/cm3 | 40 % | 1400 °C |
| Type | Peeled nd Ground | Cold Drawn and Polish | Peeled and Polished | Cold Drawn and Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizes (mm) | 20.00 – 50.00 | 3.00 to 75.00 | 40.00 – 150.00 | 10.00 to 75.00 |
| Sizes (inch) | 3/4 – 2.00 | 1/8 to3.00 | 1.50 – 6.00 | 5/6 to 2.50 |
| Tolerance | h9 to h11 | h8 to h11 | h11, h11-DIN 1013 | h8 to h11 |
| CD | CF | CG | BD | ST | P&T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold drawn | Cold finished | Centreless ground | Bright drawn | Smooth turned | Peeled and turned |
| P | HRAP | HF | SRE | PR | RT |
| Polished | Hot rolled annealed and pickled | Hot finished | Slit rolled edge | Peeled and reeled | Rough turned/peeled |
Stainless Steel Forged Bars and Rods find extensive use in critical-load applications across various industries where mechanical strength, impact resistance, and corrosion protection are vital. They are commonly used in turbine shafts, pump shafts, gear blanks, valves, flanges, pressure vessel components, and aerospace landing gear. These bars also excel in nuclear, petrochemical, marine, and automotive settings, where forged materials surpass standard rolled or cast products. The improved grain structure from forging ensures longer life cycles under fatigue, shock, and heat.
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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