Maduka Metals, a prominent manufacturer and supplier located in Abuja, Nigeria, specializes in top-notch Stainless Steel 316L Forgings that are designed for exceptional corrosion resistance, strength, and durability. These forgings are crafted to adhere to international standards, guaranteeing reliable performance in tough environments like chemical, petrochemical, marine, and industrial settings. Maduka Metals caters to a variety of industries, including aerospace, power generation, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, offering cutting-edge stainless steel solutions. Thanks to advanced forging techniques and rigorous quality control, each Stainless Steel 316L Forging boasts outstanding mechanical properties, long-lasting stability, and resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and oxidation, making them perfect for high-performance, structural, and critical industrial applications.
Stainless Steel 316L Forgings are primarily made from austenitic stainless steel, which contains around 16–18% chromium, 10–14% nickel, 2–3% molybdenum, and a very low carbon content (≤0.03%) to improve weldability and corrosion resistance. In terms of mechanical properties, 316L forgings show tensile strengths ranging from 485–700 MPa, yield strengths between 170–450 MPa, and elongation of up to 40%, ensuring excellent corrosion resistance, strength, and durability in industrial, marine, and chemical environments.
| Standard | ASTM A182, ASME SA182 |
| Specification | 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 316L | 0.035 max | 2.0 max | 1.0 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 16.00 – 18.00 | 2.00 – 3.00 | 10.00 – 14.00 | 68.89 min |
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 8.0 g/cm3 | 1399 °C (2550 °F) | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 35 % |
| 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 |
Yes, Stainless Steel 316L can be forged into custom shapes, offering flexibility for various applications. Its excellent machinability allows precise fabrication.
Stainless Steel 316L Forgings require minimal maintenance, primarily periodic cleaning to prevent corrosion buildup. Regular inspections ensure long-term performance and durability.
Stainless Steel 316L Forgings may have limited strength at very high temperatures and can be more expensive than other grades. It may also be susceptible to localized corrosion in certain environments.
These Stainless Steel 316L Forgings find extensive use in industries that demand corrosion-resistant, durable, and high-strength materials. In the chemical and petrochemical sectors, they are utilized for valves, pumps, reactors, piping systems, and heat exchangers that come into contact with harsh chemicals. In marine applications, they are essential for offshore platforms, shipbuilding components, and desalination plants. The power generation and manufacturing sectors rely on 316L forgings for turbines, boilers, and structural components. Furthermore, Stainless Steel 316L Forgings are perfect for aerospace, pharmaceutical, food processing, and high-performance engineering applications where corrosion resistance, mechanical reliability, and long-term durability are crucial.
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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