Maduka Metals, a leading manufacturer and supplier located in Abuja, Nigeria, is all about crafting top-notch Stainless Steel Forged Bars and Rods. These products are designed with exceptional strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion in mind. Each forged bar and rod is made to meet international standards, ensuring they have precise dimensions and can perform reliably in tough industrial, marine, and chemical settings. Maduka Metals caters to a variety of industries, including aerospace, petrochemical, automotive, and power generation, offering cutting-edge stainless steel solutions. Thanks to advanced forging techniques and strict quality control, every Stainless Steel Forged Bar and Rod boasts outstanding mechanical properties, long-lasting reliability, and impressive wear and corrosion resistance, making them perfect for critical engineering and structural tasks.
These Stainless Steel Forged Bars and Rods are made from high-performance stainless steel alloys that include chromium, nickel, molybdenum, and a few trace elements like carbon, manganese, and silicon. This unique blend gives them excellent corrosion resistance, high tensile and yield strength, and remarkable toughness. In terms of mechanics, these forged bars and rods can achieve tensile strengths between 500–1200 MPa, yield strengths of 250–900 MPa, and hardness values reaching up to 40 HRC, depending on the specific grade. Their mix of mechanical strength, ductility, and chemical resistance guarantees dependable performance even in the harshest industrial, marine, and chemical 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 |
The typical lifespan of stainless steel forged bars varies based on usage, environment, and maintenance but generally lasts 20 to 50 years, with proper care, especially in corrosion-resistant conditions.
Yes, stainless steel forged bars and rods can be customized in size, including diameter, length, and shape, to meet specific requirements for various applications in industries like manufacturing and construction.
Stainless steel forged bars are considered environmentally friendly due to their recyclability, durability, and resistance to corrosion. They have a long lifespan, reducing the need for frequent replacements and minimizing waste.
Stainless Steel Forged Bars and Rods find their way into various industries that demand durable, high-strength, and corrosion-resistant materials. In the chemical and petrochemical fields, they are commonly used for pumps, valves, piping systems, and reactors that come into contact with aggressive chemicals. In marine applications, you’ll see them in shipbuilding, offshore platforms, and desalination plants, thanks to their excellent resistance to saltwater corrosion. In sectors like aerospace, automotive, and power generation, these forged bars and rods are utilized for shafts, fasteners, structural components, and machinery.
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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