Latham Steel, located in Hamilton, New Zealand, has built a solid reputation as a reliable manufacturer and supplier of Stainless Steel 316L Forgings. They offer top-notch materials designed for outstanding corrosion resistance, strength, and durability. Stainless Steel 316L is a low-carbon, molybdenum-enriched austenitic grade, making it perfect for environments where exposure to chlorides, chemicals, and marine conditions is a concern. Latham Steel guarantees that each forging adheres to strict international standards, ensuring precise dimensions, an excellent surface finish, and long-lasting performance across various industries, including chemical processing, petrochemical, marine, pharmaceutical, and food processing.
The composition of Stainless Steel 316L Forgings includes about 16–18% chromium, 10–14% nickel, 2–3% molybdenum, and a maximum of 0.03% carbon. This blend offers remarkable resistance to pitting, crevice, and general corrosion while maintaining impressive mechanical properties, such as a tensile strength ranging from 485–620 MPa and a yield strength of 170–310 MPa, along with good toughness and ductility. The forging process improves the grain structure and mechanical integrity, resulting in superior strength, dimensional stability, and fatigue resistance compared to cast or machined parts.
| Standard | ASTM A182, ASME SA182 |
| Specification | 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 316L | 0.035 max | 2.0 max | 1.0 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 16.00 – 18.00 | 2.00 – 3.00 | 10.00 – 14.00 | 68.89 min |
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 8.0 g/cm3 | 1399 °C (2550 °F) | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 35 % |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | GOST | AFNOR | EN |
| SS 316L | 1.4404 / 1.4435 | S31603 | SUS 316L | 316S11 / 316S13 | 03Ch17N14M3 / 03Ch17N14M2 | Z3CND17‐11‐02 / Z3CND18‐14‐03 | X2CrNiMo17-12-2 / X2CrNiMo18-14-3 |
Yes, Stainless Steel 316L can be forged into custom shapes, offering flexibility for various applications. Its excellent machinability allows precise fabrication.
Stainless Steel 316L Forgings require minimal maintenance, primarily periodic cleaning to prevent corrosion buildup. Regular inspections ensure long-term performance and durability.
Stainless Steel 316L Forgings may have limited strength at very high temperatures and can be more expensive than other grades. It may also be susceptible to localized corrosion in certain environments.
You’ll find Stainless Steel 316L Forgings commonly used in chemical and petrochemical equipment, marine hardware, pumps, valves, flanges, heat exchangers, and essential structural components that face harsh or corrosive environments. Their unique combination of corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and durability guarantees long-term reliability, low maintenance, and consistent performance. Engineers and manufacturers often choose 316L forgings for demanding applications that require robust, high-performance stainless steel components.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
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