SS 316 Ti Round Bars

SS 316Ti Round Bars are austenitic stainless steel products known for their outstanding corrosion resistance, high tensile strength, and excellent mechanical performance in harsh environments. These grades are part of the 300-series stainless steels, offering superior resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion due to the addition of molybdenum (2–3%). SS 316 is the standard molybdenum-bearing grade, while SS 316L features a lower carbon content that enhances weldability and minimizes the risk of carbide precipitation during welding. SS 316Ti is stabilized with titanium, which provides added resistance to intergranular corrosion in elevated temperature applications.

Manufactured through precision hot rolling or cold drawing, these round bars and rods exhibit excellent dimensional accuracy, uniform grain structure, and exceptional surface finish. They are typically available in a range of conditions such as annealed, pickled, polished, or bright drawn, depending on the specific application requirements. SS 316/316L/316Ti bars can also undergo further processing like machining, centerless grinding, and heat treatment to meet demanding mechanical tolerances. These materials maintain their mechanical integrity across a wide range of temperatures and demonstrate excellent resistance to chlorides, making them suitable for use in marine and chemical processing environments.

From a metallurgical perspective, these grades are non-magnetic in the annealed condition and offer good formability and weldability. SS 316L is especially valuable in applications where welding is necessary without compromising corrosion resistance, while SS 316Ti is often selected for environments involving continuous exposure to elevated temperatures. The presence of titanium in 316Ti also enhances creep strength, making it suitable for pressure-containing equipment and high-temperature services. Collectively, these grades offer an ideal combination of corrosion resistance, mechanical performance, and long-term reliability in aggressive industrial conditions.

Applications

SS 316/316L/316Ti Round Rods are widely used in industries where resistance to corrosion, chemical attack, and high temperatures is critical. These stainless steel grades are preferred for fabricating equipment in marine, chemical, and food processing industries due to their ability to resist damage from acids, alkalis, and saltwater exposure. Common applications include fasteners, pump shafts, valve components, heat exchangers, and processing tanks that must maintain structural integrity over prolonged service cycles.

In the marine industry, these round bars are extensively utilized for manufacturing boat fittings, propeller shafts, underwater fasteners, and engine parts. Their excellent resistance to seawater and saline environments ensures longevity and performance in offshore applications. The pharmaceutical and food industries rely on these grades for sanitary processing equipment, tubing supports, mixing tanks, and conveyors. The non-reactive nature of the alloy prevents contamination, ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.

SS 316L is especially important in the fabrication of welded assemblies, such as frames, supports, and structural tubing, where corrosion resistance at the weld seam is critical. In contrast, SS 316Ti is ideal for use in heat-intensive applications such as flue gas systems, exhaust manifolds, and pressure vessels, where long-term thermal stability is required. These round bars are also machined into critical components for use in desalination plants, wastewater treatment facilities, and petrochemical refineries, where consistent performance under corrosive and fluctuating thermal conditions is a primary concern.

Industry Use and Supply Reach

316Ti Round Bars and Rods play a vital role in industries where materials must deliver long-lasting performance under harsh and corrosive operating conditions. In the chemical and petrochemical sectors, these stainless steel grades are used in the construction of reactors, storage vessels, pipelines, and instrumentation panels exposed to acidic or chloride-rich media. Their ability to resist localized corrosion and stress corrosion cracking ensures reliable performance under challenging conditions, including high-pressure and high-temperature processing environments.

The oil and gas industry employs these round bars for offshore rigs, subsea equipment, and processing systems where materials must resist both mechanical fatigue and corrosive seawater conditions. Similarly, in the power generation sector, these rods are used in turbine housings, boiler supports, and heat recovery units where exposure to temperature gradients and aggressive gases is constant. The construction and infrastructure industries utilize stainless steel 316 and its variants for structural reinforcements, façade supports, railings, and architectural elements that demand both strength and corrosion resistance over long-term outdoor exposure.

To support industrial growth and infrastructure development, we offer reliable supply and prompt delivery of SS 316 Bars and Rods across India, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Kuwait, Qatar, the Sultanate of Oman, Iran, and Iraq. Our products are manufactured to international specifications such as ASTM A276, ASTM A479, and ASME standards, ensuring quality and compliance for mission-critical applications. With an expansive inventory and the ability to provide both standard sizes and custom-cut solutions, we cater to manufacturers, EPC contractors, and industrial end-users across key markets in the Middle East and South Asia. Whether the need is for corrosion-resistant structural components or thermally stable mechanical parts, our SS 316 series round bars and rods offer consistent quality, technical excellence, and long-term operational value.

Our SS 316 Ti Round Bars are used in a wide range of applications and various industries. Below are a few of them:

Application Industries

Aerospace Industry

Food Processing Industry

Pulp & Paper Indusry

Energy Industry

Pharmaceuticals Industry

Power Plant Industry

Chemical Industry

Oil and Gas Industry