Starc Metals stands out as a leading manufacturer and supplier located in Canberra, Australia, with a focus on high-quality Stainless Steel 316 Hollow Bars. Renowned for their precision, durability, and outstanding performance, the company offers products that adhere to international standards, catering to the needs of demanding industrial sectors. They serve a variety of industries, including chemical processing, marine, food processing, and construction, providing stainless steel solutions that are designed for strength and longevity. By employing advanced manufacturing techniques, rigorous quality control, and ensuring timely delivery, each 316 hollow bar boasts superior corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and versatility, establishing Starc Metals as a reliable supplier of stainless steel products throughout Australia and beyond.
Stainless Steel 316 Hollow Bars are made from austenitic stainless steel, which contains about 16–18% chromium, 10–14% nickel, and 2–3% molybdenum. This unique blend gives them excellent corrosion resistance, particularly against chlorides and acidic environments, along with impressive toughness and ductility. The material has a tensile strength ranging from approximately 515–690 MPa, along with dependable weldability and dimensional stability. The combination of mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and formability makes 316 hollow bars perfect for applications that demand durability, long-term performance, and reliability in challenging chemical, marine, and industrial settings.
| 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 316 | 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 316 hollow bars offer superior corrosion resistance compared to other stainless steel grades, particularly against chlorides and acidic environments. It performs better than SS 304, making it ideal for harsh environments like marine, chemical, and coastal applications.
Key factors to consider when selecting SS 316 hollow bars include corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, temperature tolerance, application environment, and required dimensions. It's essential to assess the project's chemical exposure, structural requirements, and the need for durability over time.
These Stainless Steel 316 Hollow Bars are extensively utilized in industries that require high corrosion resistance, mechanical reliability, and structural integrity. They are particularly well-suited for chemical and pharmaceutical equipment, marine hardware, pumps, valves, and piping systems that are exposed to corrosive environments. Their remarkable resistance to chlorides, acids, and oxidizing agents makes them ideal for offshore, coastal, and high-humidity applications. Furthermore, 316 hollow bars find their place in food processing, petrochemical, and power generation equipment, where strength, durability, and hygienic surfaces are of utmost importance.
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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