Mourad Metals is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of Stainless Steel 304L Forgings, proudly based in Tunis, Tunisia. They specialize in providing top-notch forged components that meet international industrial standards. Thanks to their advanced manufacturing capabilities and rigorous quality assurance practices, Mourad Metals is known for delivering forgings that excel in precision, durability, and consistent performance. The Stainless Steel 304L they use features a low carbon content, which not only enhances corrosion resistance but also improves weldability, making it ideal for demanding applications. The company is dedicated to meeting customer-specific needs, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining material traceability, which guarantees reliable 304L forgings for clients around the globe in various industries.
Stainless Steel 304L Forgings are crafted from an austenitic alloy that contains about 18–20% chromium and 8–12% nickel, with a maximum carbon content of just 0.03%. This low carbon makeup helps reduce carbide precipitation and boosts resistance to intergranular corrosion after welding. Typically, this material boasts a tensile strength of around 485 MPa, a yield strength close to 170 MPa, and an elongation of about 40%. It’s known for its excellent toughness, good formability, and remains mostly non-magnetic when in the annealed state.
| 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.
These Stainless Steel 304L Forgings find their place in industries that require high corrosion resistance, cleanliness, and structural integrity. Common applications include equipment for chemical and petrochemical industries, pressure vessels, flanges, valves, and pump components. They are also favored in food processing facilities, pharmaceutical machinery, heat exchangers, and storage tanks due to their hygienic properties and ease of fabrication. Furthermore, 304L forgings are utilized in marine, architectural, and general engineering projects where long-lasting performance and reliability are crucial.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Mourad Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Tunis, Tunisia
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