Starc Metals stands out as a top-notch manufacturer and supplier located in Canberra, Australia, with a focus on high-quality Stainless Steel 904L Hex Bars. Known for their precision, durability, and high-performance materials, Starc Metals provides stainless steel products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s industries. Our Stainless Steel 904L Hex Bars are crafted using cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and stringent quality control measures to guarantee outstanding corrosion resistance, strength, and longevity. We cater to various sectors, including chemical processing, marine, oil and gas, and construction, and we’re dedicated to delivering reliable, high-quality stainless steel solutions that blend functionality with exceptional performance.
The Stainless Steel 904L Hex Bars from Starc Metals are made up of iron, chromium (19–23%), nickel (23–28%), molybdenum (4–5%), and copper (1–2%), featuring a very low carbon content. This distinctive composition offers remarkable resistance to strong acids, chloride stress corrosion, and pitting. On the mechanical side, 904L Hex Bars boast high tensile strength (around 490 MPa), excellent ductility, toughness, and good weldability. Their non-magnetic properties and resilience in tough environments make them ideal for critical industrial applications where both strength and corrosion resistance are vital.
| Specifications | ASTM B649 / ASME SB 649 |
| Dimensions | EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI |
| Stainless Steel Round Bar | Outside Diameter in the range of 4mm to 500mm |
| Stainless Steel Bright Bar | Outside Diameter in the range of 4mm to 100mm |
| Stainless Steel Hex Bar | 18mm – 57mm (11/16″ to 2-3/4″) |
| Stainless Steel Square Bar | 18mm – 47mm (11/16″ to 1-3/4″) |
| Stainless Steel Flat Bar | 1/2″ to 10″ in thickness range of 2 mm to 150mm, Custom Size Stainless Steel Flats available |
| Range | 3.17 MM TO 350 MM DIA |
| Length | 1 to 6 Meters, Custom Cut Lengths |
| Finishing | Bright, Polish & Black |
| Form of | Hex, Wire (Coil Form), Wiremesh, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc., |
| Other Services | Machining (CNC), Centreless Grinding (CG), Heat Treatment, Annealing, Pickling, Polish, Rolling, Forging, Cutting, Bending, Minor Fabrication, |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | Cu | |
| SS 904L | Min | – | – | – | – | – | 19 | 4 | 23 | 1 |
| Max | 0.02 | 2 | 1 | 0.045 | 0.035 | 23 | 5 | 28 | 2 |
| Grade | Tensile strength (MPa) | Yield Strength 0.2% Proof(MPa) | Elongation (% in 50mm) | Hardness – Brinell |
| 904L | 490 | 220 | 36 | 70-150 |
| HEXAGONS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size(mm) | WT PER FEET IN KGS | WT PER MTR IN KGS |
| 16 | 0.55 | 1.79 |
| 18 | 0.69 | 2.27 |
| 20 | 0.85 | 2.80 |
| 22 | 1.03 | 3.39 |
| 25 | 1.33 | 4.38 |
| 28 | 1.67 | 5.49 |
| 30 | 1.92 | 6.30 |
| 32 | 2.19 | 7.17 |
| 36 | 2.77 | 9.07 |
| 38 | 3.08 | 10.11 |
| 40 | 3.41 | 11.20 |
| 45 | 4.32 | 14.18 |
| 50 | 5.34 | 17.50 |
| 56 | – | – |
| 60 | – | – |
| 65 | – | – |
| 70 | – | – |
| 75 | – | – |
| 80 | – | – |
| 90 | – | – |
| 100 | – | – |
SS 904L Hex Bar offers excellent corrosion resistance, especially against pitting, crevice, and stress corrosion cracking. Its high nickel and chromium content make it ideal for harsh environments like chemical processing, marine, and power plants. The hexagonal shape provides enhanced strength and machinability, ensuring durability and reliability in industrial applications.
SS 904L outperforms many stainless steels, such as 304 and 316, in corrosion resistance due to its higher nickel and molybdenum content. This composition enhances resistance to chloride-induced pitting and crevice corrosion, making it ideal for environments with high chloride concentrations or acidic exposure, such as chemical and marine applications.
SS 904L Hex Bar is commonly used in the chemical, petrochemical, marine, and pharmaceutical industries. It is ideal for applications such as heat exchangers, reactor vessels, pressure vessels, and piping systems, where resistance to corrosion, especially in acidic and chloride-rich environments, is critical for long-term durability and performance.
Starc Metals’ Stainless Steel 904L Hex Bars are extensively utilized in industries that require top-tier corrosion resistance and mechanical performance. In chemical and petrochemical facilities, they are employed for equipment that faces acidic and chloride-rich conditions. The marine sector uses them for offshore structures and shipbuilding components, thanks to their ability to withstand seawater corrosion. They also find applications in the pharmaceutical, food processing, and pulp and paper industries, where hygiene and durability are paramount. Furthermore, 904L Hex Bars are favored in architectural, construction, and industrial fabrication projects for their strength, reliability, and visual appeal.
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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