Strength in Steel. Precision in Every Bar.
Mumbai's leading stockists and global suppliers of precision cold drawn and centreless ground stainless steel export bright bars in Grades 304, 304L, and 316. Engineered for superior machinability in Round, Hexagonal, and Square profiles.
SS 304 vs 304L vs 316 Grade Guide
Selecting the correct austenitic stainless steel grade ensures optimum corrosion resistance, high tensile strength, and efficient machining performance. Review our chemical and mechanical breakdown below.
AISI 304 Stainless Steel
Standard 18/8 General Purpose Stainless Steel
The most versatile and widely utilized austenitic steel. Offers exceptional cold working properties, superior drawability, and dependable corrosion resistance against atmospheric rust, food chemicals, and organic solvents.
- Composition: 18% Chromium, 8% Nickel
- Best For: Machined parts, fasteners, kitchen & dairy equipment
- Tensile Strength: โฅ 515 MPa | Yield: โฅ 205 MPa
- Magnetic State: Non-magnetic in annealed condition
AISI 304L Stainless Steel
Extra-Low Carbon for Welded Assemblies
Formulated with maximum 0.03% carbon content to inhibit harmful carbide precipitation during welding. Eliminates the necessity for post-weld annealing while maintaining 304's mechanical resilience and corrosion protection.
- Carbon Content: C โค 0.03% (prevents sensitization)
- Best For: Welded structural fittings, chemical tanks, shafts
- Tensile Strength: โฅ 485 MPa | Yield: โฅ 170 MPa
- Corrosion: Superior resistance to intergranular attack
AISI 316 Stainless Steel
Marine & Chemical Grade with 2-3% Molybdenum
Enriched with 2.0% to 3.0% Molybdenum, providing outstanding protection against pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride, salt spray, marine, and acidic environments. The standard for critical pump shafts and valve stems.
- Composition: 16-18% Cr, 10-14% Ni, 2-3% Molybdenum
- Best For: Marine hardware, chemical plants, pharma equipment
- Tensile Strength: โฅ 515 MPa | Yield: โฅ 205 MPa
- Pitting Index: High PREN for marine & acid exposure
Why Global Buyers Choose Vishal Metal Industries
Supplying precision stainless steel bright bars backed by uncompromising metallurgical verification, ready inventory depth, and rapid export logistics.
100% Mill Test Certificates (MTC 3.1)
Every single bar is traceable to heat numbers with complete mechanical, chemical, and ultrasonic test certificates according to EN 10204 3.1 standards.
500+ MT Ready Inventory
Massive warehousing in Mumbai's steel hub ensures all common sizes (3mm to 100mm) in round, hex, and square profiles are available for immediate dispatch.
Strict ISO h9 & h11 Tolerances
Consistent diameter and roundness tolerances guarantee trouble-free automatic bar feeding in CNC Swiss lathes and high-speed multi-spindle machines.
Custom Cut-To-Length Service
Our heavy-duty precision band saws cut bright bars to your exact project dimensions, drastically reducing client scrap, machining time, and freight costs.
Export Seaworthy Packaging
Each bright bar is protected with plastic sleeves or corrugated tubes and packed into treated wooden boxes or strapped HDPE bundles to prevent transit scratches.
Direct Stockist Factory Pricing
Cut out middlemen fees with transparent, wholesale mill-direct rates. Enjoy tiered bulk volume discounts on domestic and global full-container orders.
Industries Powered by Our Bright Bars
From critical marine propulsion shafts to precision medical fasteners, Vishal Metal Industries supplies dependable raw materials to leading manufacturers.
Automotive & CNC Turning
High-speed machining of transmission shafts, steering pins, hydraulic connectors, and precision fuel injection parts.
Marine & Offshore
SS 316 bright bars for propeller shafts, rudder stems, marine rigging, deck hardware, and seawater valve stems.
Oil, Gas & Petrochemical
Corrosion-resistant bars for refinery valve spindles, flange bolts, high-pressure fittings, and wellhead equipment.
Food, Dairy & Pharma
Hygienic SS 304 and 316 smooth-finish bars for sanitary pump shafts, food processing blades, and pharmaceutical mixers.
Fasteners & Hardware
SS hex bars and round bars for heavy hex nuts, socket head cap screws, stud bolts, and threaded rods.
Pumps & Heavy Engineering
Straightened and ground bright bars for centrifugal pump shafts, agitators, turbine parts, and hydraulic rams.
Your Trusted Partner in Stainless Steel Bright Bars
Founded and guided by Mr. Dilip Prajapati, Vishal Metal Industries operates from the prominent metal trading corridor of Khetwadi, Mumbai. We have earned a trusted reputation as a dependable stockist, dealer, and exporter of high-grade precision stainless steel bright bars.
We specialize in premium austenitic grades (304, 304L, 316, 316L) across Round, Hexagonal, and Square profiles. With ready warehousing at Mardia Bhavan, Khetwadi, state-of-the-art cut-to-length band saws, and strict metallurgical verification, we deliver turnkey steel solutions with complete MTC 3.1 certification.
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Located in Mumbaiโs premier metal and alloy trading corridor at Khetwadi. Buyers, QA inspectors, and project engineers are always welcome for ready stock inspection, mill test certificate verification, and container dispatch.
75/81, JER BUILDING, MARDIA BHAVAN, KHETWADI BACK ROAD, MUMBAI-400004, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
Monday โ Saturday: 9:00 AM โ 8:00 PM IST (Sunday Closed)
Mr. Dilip Prajapati โข +91 99305 56149 / +91 98679 48895 โข 022 6743 7611