Starc Metals stands out as a premier manufacturer and supplier located in Canberra, Australia, with a focus on high-quality Stainless Steel 304L Forgings. The company prides itself on precision engineering, innovation, and reliability, consistently delivering forged products that not only meet international standards but also surpass customer expectations. With cutting-edge facilities and a strict quality control process, Starc Metals ensures that its products offer exceptional performance, strength, and durability. Catering to various industries, including marine, petrochemical, construction, and food processing, Starc Metals has built a solid reputation in stainless steel manufacturing, providing corrosion-resistant and high-strength forgings throughout Australia and beyond.
Stainless Steel 304L Forgings are the low-carbon variants of 304 stainless steel, known for their excellent weldability and resistance to intergranular corrosion. Their composition features chromium (18–20%), nickel (8–12%), carbon (≤0.03%), along with trace amounts of manganese, silicon, and iron. These forgings boast a minimum tensile strength of 485 MPa, a yield strength of at least 170 MPa, and an elongation of about 40%. They are recognized for their outstanding toughness, formability, and structural integrity, maintaining their strength and corrosion resistance even in challenging or corrosive environments, making them perfect for critical applications.
| Specifications | ASTM A182, ASME SA182 |
|---|---|
| Standard | 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 | N |
| SS 304L | 0.035 max | 2.0 max | 1.0 max | 0.045 max | 0.03 max | 18 – 20 | – | 8 – 13 | – |
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 8.0 g/cm3 | 1400 °C (2550 °F) | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 35 % |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | GOST | AFNOR | EN |
| SS 304L | 1.4306 / 1.4307 | S30403 | SUS 304L | 3304S11 | 03Х18Н11 | Z3CN18‐10 | X2CrNi18-9 / X2CrNi19-11 |
Post-forging operations for Stainless Steel 304L include heat treatment, machining, surface finishing, and testing to ensure optimal strength, dimension accuracy, and corrosion resistance.
To determine if Stainless Steel 304L forgings meet your needs, review material certifications, perform quality checks, and ensure they meet required mechanical properties and dimensional standards.
After Stainless Steel 304L forgings, slow cooling in air or controlled environments is recommended to prevent cracking and ensure uniform grain structure and mechanical properties.
You’ll find Stainless Steel 304L Forgings widely used in industries that demand corrosion resistance, strength, and durability. They are particularly suited for components in chemical and food processing equipment, marine hardware, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels. Thanks to their low carbon content, they avoid carbide precipitation during welding, making them ideal for high-moisture or corrosive conditions. Additionally, they find applications in architectural fittings, pharmaceutical equipment, pipelines, and flanges. The blend of strength, hygiene, and cost-effectiveness makes 304L Forgings a go-to choice for a variety of industrial and structural applications where reliability and longevity are key.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Starc Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Canberra, Australia
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