Nestled in the heart of Kinshasa, Sadiki Metals stands as a trusted local source for industrial and construction materials. We take pride in manufacturing and supplying high-grade Stainless Steel 316l bars and rods, delivering the durability and reliability that Congolese businesses require. Our commitment is to support the growth of our community by providing products that meet rigorous standards, ensuring your projects are built on a foundation of quality and resilience, right here from our home base.
The strength of 316l stainless steel lies in its refined composition, which includes chromium, nickel, and a crucial addition of molybdenum. This special blend gives the material exceptional resistance to corrosion, particularly against chlorides and acids. It also boasts impressive mechanical properties, offering excellent toughness and good tensile strength, even in demanding environments. This combination ensures our bars and rods can handle significant stress and wear over a long service life.
| 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.
316L bars and rods are widely used in marine, chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, and medical industries due to their corrosion resistance and durability.
You’ll find our 316l bars and rods at work in some of the most challenging settings. They are essential in the construction of chemical processing plants, pharmaceutical equipment, and marine applications where saltwater is a constant factor. Locally, they are a smart choice for architectural projects, food processing machinery, and any structure exposed to the elements. This versatility makes them a go-to material for engineers and builders who need a metal that won’t let them down.






We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
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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