Sahil Metals, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of premium SMO 254 Hex Bars and Rods. Known for their precision and durability, this company offers stainless steel products that adhere to strict international standards. The SMO 254 Hex Bars and Rods are specifically designed to resist corrosion, especially in environments rich in chlorides and highly oxidizing conditions, making them perfect for critical industrial uses. With a strong background in advanced metallurgy and manufacturing, Sahil Metals guarantees consistent quality, catering to industries like chemical processing, marine, desalination, and power generation, where long-lasting reliability, mechanical strength, and resistance to tough conditions are crucial.
SMO 254 is a super austenitic stainless steel alloy that includes about 20% chromium, 18% nickel, 4.5% molybdenum, and 0.5% nitrogen. This unique blend provides outstanding resistance to pitting, crevice, and stress corrosion cracking, even in harsh chloride environments. The SMO 254 Hex Bars and Rods boast a tensile strength of around 700–900 MPa, a yield strength of 300–500 MPa, and an elongation of about 35–45%. This alloy retains its structural integrity under high temperatures and mechanical stress, making it an excellent choice for demanding applications in the chemical, marine, and industrial processing sectors.
Standards : ASTM A276, A279, A479
Grade : SMO 254, UNS No. S31254
Diameter : 5mm~ 500 mm
Size : 1/2″ to 100″
Length : 100 mm to 6000 mm
Form : Hex, Square, Hex (A/F) Bush, Rectangle, Flat
Finish : Bright, Black, Polish
| Standard | SMO 254 |
| UNS | S31254 |
| WERKSTOFF NR. | 1.4547 |
| AFNOR | Z1 CNDU 20.18.06Az |
| SIS | 2378 |
| GOST | – |
| BS | – 254 |
| OR | – |
| EN | X1CrNiMoCuN20-18-7 |
| Diameter, mm | Tolerances, mm |
| 20-35 | -0/+0.15 |
| 40-45 | -0/+0.16 |
| 50-70 | -0/+0.19 |
| 75-95 | -0/+1.00 |
| 100-250 | -0/+1.50 |
Yes, SMO 254 Hex Bar and Rod can be welded. It requires careful welding techniques, using appropriate filler materials and maintaining proper heat control to preserve its corrosion resistance and strength.
SMO 254 Hex Bar and Rod should be stored in a dry, clean environment, protected from moisture, chemicals, and extreme temperatures. Use proper supports to prevent deformation and corrosion.
Yes, SMO 254 Hex Bar and Rod can be recycled. As a high-grade stainless steel, it retains its properties after recycling, making it an environmentally friendly option for reuse in manufacturing.
SMO 254 Hex Bar and Rod are highly used in applications where industries demand very high corrosion resistance and high strength in hostile environments. Chemical processing, offshore, and marine industries are such where the resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking of this alloy is quite important. SMO 254 is highly recommended for equipment that has to be manufactured and exposed to aggressive chemicals, seawater, and high temperatures. It includes heat exchangers, pressure vessels, piping systems, and storage tanks. Its excellent mechanical properties also make it suitable for food processing, desalination plants, and other critical sectors demanding durability, reliability, and long-lasting performance.






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