MERIH STAINLESS, located in Istanbul, Turkey, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of Stainless Steel 348 Bars, delivering high-quality products that cater to the rigorous demands of various industries. With a solid reputation for precision engineering and dependable supply, MERIH STAINLESS ensures that their bars meet international standards, guaranteeing exceptional performance and durability. These Stainless Steel 348 Bars are celebrated for their remarkable resistance to intergranular corrosion, impressive mechanical strength, and enhanced stability even at high temperatures. Committed to innovation and customer satisfaction, MERIH STAINLESS continues to support industries around the globe with products designed to meet a wide range of operational and structural needs.
The composition of Stainless Steel 348 Bars primarily includes iron, chromium (17–19%), nickel (9–13%), along with trace amounts of niobium and tantalum, which help stabilize the material against carbide precipitation. This alloy boasts excellent oxidation resistance, outstanding strength, and remarkable toughness, even under elevated temperatures. Its mechanical properties feature high tensile strength, good yield strength, excellent hardness, and impressive creep resistance. The presence of niobium ensures that the bars resist intergranular corrosion after being exposed to high temperatures, making them a perfect fit for high-temperature and pressure-bearing applications.
Element | Content (%) |
Iron, Fe | 60 |
Chromium, Cr | 23 |
Nickel, Ni | 14 |
Manganese, Mn | 2 |
Silicon, Si | 1 |
Carbon, C | 0.20 |
Phosphorous, P | 0.045 |
Sulfur, S | 0.030 |
Properties | Metric | Imperial |
Tensile strength | 620 MPa | 89900 psi |
Yield strength (@ strain 0.200%) | 310 MPa | 45000 psi |
Izod impact | 120 – 165 J | 88.5 – 122 ft-lb |
Shear modulus (typical for steel) | 77 GPa | 11200 ksi |
Elastic modulus | 200 GPa | 29008 ksi |
Poisson’s ratio | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
Elongation at break (in 50 mm) | 45% | 45% |
Hardness, Brinell | 147 | 147 |
Hardness, Rockwell B | 85 | 85 |
Hardness, Vickers (converted from Rockwell B hardness) | 169 | 169 |
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We ensures the highest quality of stainless steel 348 tiles through rigorous testing and certification. Each product is subjected to non-destructive testing, technical analysis and chemical composition certification. Accredited to international standards including ASTM and ISO, our timbers provide exceptional reliability, corrosion resistance and performance for a variety of industrial applications.
Corrosion-resistant and designed for high-temperature stability, Stainless Steel 348 Round Bars are available in diameters from 0.5″ to 12″. Ideal for use in aerospace components and chemical processing equipment where strength and durability are crucial.
Stainless Steel 348 Flat Bars offer exceptional resistance to high temperatures, available in thicknesses from 0.25″ to 6″ and widths up to 12″. Perfect for structural and industrial applications requiring durability and resistance to oxidation.
Corrosion-resistant Stainless Steel 348 Square Bars come in sizes from 0.5″ to 6″ on each side. These bars are designed for applications where high strength and resistance to extreme temperatures are necessary.
Offering excellent high-temperature resistance, Stainless Steel 348 Rectangular Bars are available in dimensions from 0.5″ x 1″ to 6″ x 12″. Suitable for heavy-duty applications requiring durability and resistance to oxidation.
Stainless Steel 348 Hexagonal Bars provide superior resistance to high temperatures, available in sizes from 0.5″ to 4″ across flats. Ideal for aerospace and chemical industries where robust performance is required.
Corrosion-resistant Stainless Steel 348 T-Bars come in dimensions from 0.5″ x 0.5″ to 6″ x 6″. Suitable for structural support and high-temperature applications where strength and durability are essential.
Stainless Steel 348 Bars are extensively utilized in industries where strength, durability, and corrosion resistance are paramount. They are commonly found in power generation, chemical processing, and food processing equipment due to their stability in oxidizing environments. In the aerospace and automotive sectors, these bars are used for engine components and exhaust systems, thanks to their excellent resistance to high-temperature scaling. Additionally, Stainless Steel 348 Bars are essential in heat exchangers, boiler parts, pressure vessels, and components for nuclear reactors, where resistance to creep and stress rupture is vital.
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