Rashid Metals, based in Muscat, Oman, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of high-quality stainless steel products, with a particular focus on Stainless Steel 253MA Bars and Rods. Renowned for its dedication to quality and precision, Rashid Metals guarantees that every product adheres to international standards, ensuring exceptional performance. Thanks to its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a customer-centric approach, the company serves a diverse array of industries, offering reliable, durable, and corrosion-resistant stainless steel solutions. Trusted throughout Oman and beyond, Rashid Metals is celebrated for its excellence, innovation, and the ability to deliver stainless steel bars and rods that meet the toughest industrial demands.
Stainless Steel 253MA Bars and Rods are primarily made up of 21% chromium, 11% nickel, 0.05% carbon, along with trace amounts of manganese, silicon, and nitrogen, plus some molybdenum to boost corrosion resistance. This heat-resistant austenitic stainless steel is known for its excellent oxidation resistance at high temperatures and impressive mechanical properties, boasting a tensile strength of about 600 MPa and a yield strength of around 250 MPa, with an elongation rate close to 35%. Its unique blend of strength, ductility, and high-temperature corrosion resistance makes Stainless Steel 253MA Bars and Rods perfect for demanding industrial applications.
| Specifications | ASTM A276 / ASME SA276 & ASTM A479 / ASME SA276 |
| Range | 3.17 MM TO 350 MM DIA |
| Dia Meter | 25mm to 152mm |
| Length | 1 to 6 Meters, Custom Cut Lengths |
| Finish | Bright, Polish & Black |
| Form | Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging etc |
| Condition | Cold Drawn & Polished Cold Drawn, Centreless Ground & Polished |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | S | P | Ni | Cr | Fe | Ce | N |
| 253 MA | 0.05 – 0.1 | 0.8 max | 2.0 max | 2.0 max | 0.04 max | 10.0 – 12.0 | 20.0 – 22.0 | Bal | 0.03 – 0.08 | 0.14 – 0.20 |
| Element | Density | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 253 MA | 7.8 g/cm3 | 600 MPa | 310 MPa | 40 % |
Stainless Steel 253MA Bars and Rods are known for their excellent high-temperature strength, oxidation resistance, and corrosion resistance. They are ideal for applications in extreme environments, such as furnace parts and heat exchangers, where durability and performance are critical.
Industries such as power generation, petrochemical, chemical processing, and aerospace rely on Stainless Steel 253MA Bars and Rods for components that must withstand high temperatures and corrosive conditions, such as industrial furnaces, heat exchangers, and exhaust systems.
Yes, at Rashid Metals, we offer custom sizes and specifications to meet the unique needs of your applications, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in demanding environments.
These bars and rods are widely utilized in industries that require exceptional high-temperature resistance and corrosion durability. They are perfect for crafting furnace components, heat exchangers, boiler parts, and turbine blades. In the chemical and petrochemical sectors, they are essential for piping, reactors, and storage equipment that face extreme temperatures and corrosive conditions. Moreover, these stainless steel products are also used in power generation, automotive, and marine engineering. Their outstanding performance under thermal and corrosive stress makes Stainless Steel 253MA Bars and Rods vital for both industrial and structural applications.






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