Maduka Metals, a reputable manufacturer and supplier located in Abuja, Nigeria, focuses on producing top-notch Stainless Steel 904L Forgings. These forgings are designed to offer outstanding corrosion resistance, impressive strength, and durability, making them perfect for tough industrial settings. Crafted to meet international standards, they ensure dependable performance across various applications, including chemical, petrochemical, marine, and power generation sectors. Maduka Metals caters to a wide range of industries, such as aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and desalination, delivering cutting-edge stainless steel solutions. Thanks to their precision forging techniques and rigorous quality control, each Stainless Steel 904L Forging boasts excellent mechanical properties, long-lasting stability, and resistance to pitting, stress corrosion, and oxidation, making them ideal for critical high-performance components.
Stainless Steel 904L Forgings are made from a high-alloy austenitic stainless steel that contains around 20–23% chromium, 25–28% nickel, 4–5% molybdenum, along with small amounts of copper and manganese. This unique blend offers remarkable corrosion resistance, especially in acidic and chloride-rich environments, while also providing great ductility and toughness. On the mechanical side, 904L showcases tensile strengths ranging from 500–700 MPa, yield strengths between 210–450 MPa, and elongation of up to 40%. Its combination of mechanical strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance makes it a go-to choice for highly corrosive and high-stress industrial applications.
| 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 | Cu | |
| 904L | min. | – | – | – | – | – | 19.0 | 4.0-5.0 | 23.0 | 1.0 |
| max. | 0.20 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.045 | 0.035 | 23.0 | 28.0 | 2.0 | ||
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 7.95 g/cm3 | 1350 °C (2460 °F) | Psi – 71000 , MPa – 490 | Psi – 32000 , MPa – 220 | 35 % |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | KS | AFNOR | EN |
| SS 904L | 1.4539 | N08904 | SUS 904L | 904S13 | STS 317J5L | Z2 NCDU 25-20 | X1NiCrMoCu25-20-5 |
Yes, Stainless Steel 904L can be forged into custom shapes. Through advanced forging techniques, it can be shaped into various configurations to meet specific design and performance requirements for different applications.
Stainless Steel 904L forgings require minimal maintenance. Regular cleaning with mild detergents, periodic inspections for corrosion, and avoiding high-temperature exposure to chloride-rich environments ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Yes, Stainless Steel 904L forgings can be customized for specific applications. They can be tailored in size, shape, and finish to meet unique requirements, ensuring optimal performance in various industries.
Stainless Steel 904L Forgings find extensive use in industries that require exceptional corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and long-lasting durability. In the chemical and petrochemical fields, they are utilized for reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, and piping systems that come into contact with strong acids and aggressive chemicals. In marine applications, they are essential for desalination equipment, offshore structures, and shipbuilding components. In the aerospace and power generation sectors, 904L forgings are critical for machinery, structural components, and high-performance equipment.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
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