Welcome to Nimish Metal, your trusted manufacturing partner in the heart of Safat, Kuwait. We take pride in supplying premium Stainless Steel 316L bars and rods, engineered to meet the most demanding industrial challenges. Our commitment is to provide materials that aren’t just strong, but built for exceptional longevity. Whether your project is on land or sea, our products offer the reliable performance and corrosion resistance you need to build with unwavering confidence for the long term.
The unique strength of our 316L stainless steel comes from its carefully balanced composition, which includes chromium, nickel, and a significant amount of molybdenum. This specific formulation grants it superior resistance to corrosion, particularly against chlorides like saltwater. Mechanically, these bars and rods are known for their excellent toughness and good tensile strength, allowing them to perform reliably under high-stress conditions. This combination of chemical and physical properties makes it a remarkably durable and versatile material for challenging environments.
| Specification | ASTM A276/ A479, ASME SA276/SA479 |
|---|---|
| Grade | Stainless Steel 316L (UNS S31603) |
| Flat bar size | 1/2” to 10” in thickness range of 2mm to 150mm |
| Square bar size | 18mm – 47mm (11/16″ to 1-3/4″) |
| Round bar size | Outside Diameter in the range of 4mm to 500mm |
| Hex Bar size | 18mm – 57mm (11/16″ to 2-3/4″) |
| Bright Bar | Outside Diameter in the range of 4mm to 100mm |
| Channel Bar | 80 x 40mm to 150 x 75mm section; 5.0 to 6.0mm thickness |
| Hollow Bar | 32mm OD x 16mm ID to 250mm OD x 200mm ID) |
| Billet Size | 1/2″ to 495mm Diameter |
| Angle bar size | 3mm*20mm*20mm~12mm*100mm*100mm |
| Rectangular bar Size | 33 x 30mm to 295 x 1066mm |
| Finish | Cold (bright) drawn, centreless ground, hot rolled, smooth turned, peeled, slit rolled edge, hot rolled annealed, Rough Turned, Bright, Polish, Grinding, Centreless Ground & Black |
| Tolerance | H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12 or as per clients’ requirements |
| Surface | Cold Drawn, Bright, Sand Blasting Finished, Hot Rolled Pickled, Hairline, Polished |
| Condition | Hardened & tempered, annealed |
| Technique | 316L Stainless Steel Cold Drawn, Hot Rolled, Forged Round Bar, Rod, Cold Rolled |
| Processing | Bar cutting to 650mm |
| Section | 3.0 to 12.0mm thickness |
| Form | Precision Ground Bar, Flat Bar, Square, Round, Half Round Bar, Rod, Rectangle, Hex (A/F), T-Bar, Channel Bar,Blocks, Round Rod, Threaded, Profiles, Billet, Ingot, I/H Bar, Forging, Rings, Hollow, Triangle etc. |
| Our 316L Stainless Steel Round bar conforms to NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 | |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N |
| SS 316L | 0.3 max | 2 max | 0.75 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 16 – 18 | 2 – 3 | 10 – 14 | 0.10 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 | 40 % |
| 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 / Z3CND18‐14‐032 | X2CrNiMo17-12-2 / X2CrNiMo18-14-3 |
Stainless Steel 316L contains molybdenum, which enhances resistance to chloride-induced pitting and corrosion, making it highly suitable for marine and coastal applications.
Yes, the low carbon content in 316L minimizes carbide precipitation during welding, ensuring excellent corrosion resistance even in heat-affected zones.
You’ll find our 316L stainless steel bars and rods at the core of numerous critical applications, especially in the marine and construction sectors. They are essential for fabricating structural components in coastal buildings, chemical processing equipment, and offshore platforms. From sturdy fasteners and pump shafts to architectural accents and pharmaceutical machinery, this material is chosen where durability is non-negotiable. Its ability to withstand harsh, corrosive settings makes it a go-to for projects that demand both strength and a long, maintenance-free service life.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Nimish Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Safat, Kuwait
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