Nestled in the heart of Kinshasa, Sadiki Metals has built a reputation as a trusted partner for industry, providing robust and reliable materials for the region’s growing demands. We take pride in offering the Stainless Steel 316L Hollow Bar, a product engineered for resilience in challenging environments. This isn’t just another piece of metal; it’s a carefully crafted solution designed to stand up to the unique conditions faced by our local industries, ensuring projects are built on a foundation of strength and longevity.
The strength of our 316L Hollow Bar comes from its specific makeup. It’s a low-carbon variation of stainless steel, enriched with molybdenum, which gives it a distinct edge in resisting corrosion, particularly from chlorides and acids. This composition translates into excellent mechanical properties, offering a great balance of toughness and ductility. It can be machined, welded, and formed with relative ease, making it a versatile choice for fabricators who need a material that is both strong and workable for complex designs.
| Standard | ASTM A276 / A479, ASME SA276 / A479 |
| Round Bar Size | 3mm ~ 800mm |
| Square Bar Size | 4mm x 4mm ~ 100mm x 100mm |
| Flat Bar Size | 2mm ~ 100mm |
| Hex Bar Size | 2mm ~ 100mm |
| Angle Size | 3mm x 20mm x 20mm ~ 12mm x 100mm x 100mm |
| Thickness | 50 mm to 6000 mm Long |
| Length | 1 To 6 Meters, Custom Cut Length |
| Form | Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N |
| SS 316L | 0.08 max | 2 max | 0.75 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 16 – 18 | 2 – 3 | 10 – 14 | 0.1 max |
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) | Elongation |
| 8.0 g/cm3 | 1454 °C (2650 °F) | Psi – 75000, MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000, MPa – 205 | 35 % |
SS 316L hollow bars are commonly used in industries requiring high corrosion resistance, such as chemical processing, marine environments, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and oil & gas. They are ideal for making shafts, valves, pipes, and structural components in harsh environments.
SS 316L offers superior corrosion resistance compared to other stainless steels, especially in chloride-rich environments. Its low carbon content enhances its resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking, making it ideal for harsh, marine, and chemical applications.
SS 316L hollow bars offer excellent weldability due to their low carbon content, reducing the risk of carbide precipitation. This results in stronger, more durable welds. Their corrosion resistance also ensures long-lasting performance in welded constructions exposed to harsh environments.
Because of its unique combination of strength and corrosion resistance, this hollow bar finds its way into the backbone of many critical applications. It’s the preferred material for constructing fluid systems in chemical processing plants, marine equipment, and pharmaceutical machinery where purity and durability are non-negotiable. Fabricators also value it for creating structural components, shafts, and mechanical parts that must perform reliably without succumbing to rust, making it an unsung hero in everything from architectural frameworks to specialized industrial machinery.






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Sadiki Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Kinshasa, Congo
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