Welcome to Maduka Metals, your trusted partner in Abuja for high-quality stainless steel solutions. We take pride in manufacturing and supplying robust Stainless Steel 304L forgings, engineered to meet the demanding needs of various industries right here in Nigeria. Our commitment is to provide durable, reliable components that form the backbone of critical infrastructure and projects, ensuring performance you can count on in our unique environment.
Stainless Steel 304L is known for its excellent balance of strength and corrosion resistance. Its composition includes chromium and nickel, with a lower carbon content that helps prevent harmful carbide precipitation during welding. This results in forgings that are not only tough and ductile but also maintain their integrity in corrosive environments, making them a dependable choice for challenging applications where longevity is essential.
| Specifications | ASTM A182, ASME SA182 |
|---|---|
| Standard | DIN, ASTM, BS and all International Standards |
| Flat bar blocks | up to 27″ width and 15,000 lbs |
| Cylinders and sleeves | up to 50″ maximum O.D. and 65″ maximum length |
| Discs and hubs | up to 50″ diameter and 20,000 lbs |
| Rolled, hand forged or mandrel forged rings | up to 84″ maximum O.D. and 40″ maximum length |
| Rounds, shafts and step shafts | up to 144″ maximum length and 20,000 lbs |
| Forging Types | Impression Die Forging, Open Die Forging, Seamless Rolled Forging, Hot Forging, Cold Forging, Open die hammer forging, Impression die drop forging, Closed Die Forging, Press Forging, Upset Forging, Compression Forging, Swaging, Rotary Forging, Roll forging. |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N |
| SS 304L | 0.035 max | 2.0 max | 1.0 max | 0.045 max | 0.03 max | 18 – 20 | – | 8 – 13 | – |
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 8.0 g/cm3 | 1400 °C (2550 °F) | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 35 % |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | GOST | AFNOR | EN |
| SS 304L | 1.4306 / 1.4307 | S30403 | SUS 304L | 3304S11 | 03Х18Н11 | Z3CN18‐10 | X2CrNi18-9 / X2CrNi19-11 |
Post-forging operations for Stainless Steel 304L include heat treatment, machining, surface finishing, and testing to ensure optimal strength, dimension accuracy, and corrosion resistance.
To determine if Stainless Steel 304L forgings meet your needs, review material certifications, perform quality checks, and ensure they meet required mechanical properties and dimensional standards.
After Stainless Steel 304L forgings, slow cooling in air or controlled environments is recommended to prevent cracking and ensure uniform grain structure and mechanical properties.
The versatility of these forgings makes them indispensable across many sectors. In Abuja’s growing industrial landscape, they are commonly used for heavy-duty valve bodies, pump components, and high-strength fittings in oil and gas operations. You’ll also find them in critical parts for food processing machinery, pharmaceutical equipment, and structural elements for construction, proving their worth wherever hygiene, strength, and resistance to rust are non-negotiable priorities.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Maduka Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Abuja, Nigeria
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