Hemi Metals, a top-notch manufacturer and supplier located in Hamilton, New Zealand, specializes in high-quality Stainless Steel 253MA Bars and Rods that are designed to perform exceptionally well in high-temperature and demanding industrial settings. These bars and rods are crafted with precision, ensuring they boast excellent dimensional accuracy, durability, and mechanical strength. Stainless Steel 253MA is well-known for its remarkable resistance to oxidation, thermal fatigue, and creep, even when exposed to elevated temperatures. Hemi Metals is dedicated to quality and innovation, allowing them to provide reliable, high-performance materials that meet global standards and support critical applications across a variety of industries.
The composition of Stainless Steel 253MA Bars and Rods primarily includes chromium, nickel, and nitrogen, along with some silicon, rare earth metals, and trace amounts of carbon that enhance their strength at high temperatures. This grade is celebrated for its impressive mechanical properties, such as superior creep resistance, high tensile strength, and exceptional stability during thermal cycling. Thanks to its advanced alloying elements, it offers outstanding oxidation resistance up to 1150°C, ensuring it performs reliably in extreme conditions. The material retains its structural integrity and toughness, even when temperatures fluctuate, making it a great choice for tough industrial applications.
| Specifications | ASTM A276 / ASME SA276 & ASTM A479 / ASME SA276 |
| Range | 3.17 MM TO 350 MM DIA |
| Dia Meter | 25mm to 152mm |
| Length | 1 to 6 Meters, Custom Cut Lengths |
| Finish | Bright, Polish & Black |
| Form | Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging etc |
| Condition | Cold Drawn & Polished Cold Drawn, Centreless Ground & Polished |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | S | P | Ni | Cr | Fe | Ce | N |
| 253 MA | 0.05 – 0.1 | 0.8 max | 2.0 max | 2.0 max | 0.04 max | 10.0 – 12.0 | 20.0 – 22.0 | Bal | 0.03 – 0.08 | 0.14 – 0.20 |
| Element | Density | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 253 MA | 7.8 g/cm3 | 600 MPa | 310 MPa | 40 % |
Stainless Steel 253MA Bars and Rods are known for their excellent high-temperature strength, oxidation resistance, and corrosion resistance. They are ideal for applications in extreme environments, such as furnace parts and heat exchangers, where durability and performance are critical.
Industries such as power generation, petrochemical, chemical processing, and aerospace rely on Stainless Steel 253MA Bars and Rods for components that must withstand high temperatures and corrosive conditions, such as industrial furnaces, heat exchangers, and exhaust systems.
Yes, at Hemi Metals, we offer custom sizes and specifications to meet the unique needs of your applications, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in demanding environments.
Stainless Steel 253MA Bars and Rods find their place in industries where high-temperature strength, oxidation resistance, and thermal stability are crucial. They’re commonly used in heat treatment equipment, furnace parts, kilns, and components for thermal power plants. In the petrochemical and refinery sectors, you’ll find them in reformer tubes, burners, and catalytic converters, thanks to their ability to endure harsh environments. These bars and rods are also essential in cement plants, boilers, exhaust systems, and glass manufacturing equipment. Their outstanding durability, workability, and resistance to thermal fatigue make SS 253MA the perfect fit for continuous exposure to extreme conditions.






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