Welcome to Tariku Metals, your trusted manufacturing partner right here in Addis Ababa. We take pride in supplying industry-leading materials, including our premium Stainless Steel 904L Hex Bar. Designed for projects where failure is not an option, this advanced alloy is our answer to the most demanding industrial environments. We ensure that every bar meets the highest standards, providing our clients across Ethiopia and beyond with a reliable foundation for building robust and long-lasting solutions, backed by our local expertise and commitment to quality.
The strength of this particular hex bar comes from its specialized composition, which includes higher levels of chromium, nickel, and molybdenum, along with added copper. This unique blend gives the 904L its renowned resistance to a very wide range of corrosive substances, particularly sulfuric acid. It also offers excellent mechanical properties, including impressive tensile strength and good ductility, meaning it can be fabricated into complex components without sacrificing its structural integrity or its superior performance under stressful conditions.
| 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.
You will find this hex bar is indispensable in critical applications where ordinary stainless steels would quickly degrade. It is the material of choice for constructing key components in chemical processing plants, pollution control equipment like scrubbers, and offshore oil and gas installations. Its exceptional durability also makes it perfect for intricate parts within the pharmaceutical and food processing industries, where purity and resistance to harsh cleaning agents are paramount. Essentially, it’s the go-to choice for any project that demands unwavering resistance to corrosion.






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Tariku Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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