Stainless Steel Bars & Rods

For stainless steels 304, 316, 304L,347, some alloys are better suited for welding, or easier to machine than others, generally austenitic steels are easier to weld than most other alloys, but there are exceptions depending on the stainless steel you may need Types of finishes and treatments.

Likewise, very heat-resistant alloys may significantly increase susceptibility to corrosion at these higher temperatures
In fact, in most non-specialized environments or installations, it may be better to use lower grades of heat resistance such as 304, 304l, 316, and 347 stainless steel bar.

Features of 303 Stainless Steel Rod: This free machining variant of T302/304 is used for automated machining operations. Resistant to atmospheric exposure, disinfecting solutions, most organic and many inorganic chemicals, most dyes, nitric acid, and food.

Characteristics of 316 round bar: This grade of stainless steel bar is more resistant to corrosion and pitting than 304 and provides higher strength at elevated temperatures. Additionally, 316L is an ultra-low carbon variant that helps avoid carbide precipitation from welding

Grade 316 – Second only to 304 among austenitic stainless steels, this is the standard molybdenum-containing stainless steel, which means it has better overall corrosion resistance than 304, especially pitting and corrosion commonly found in chloride environments crevice corrosion. It has excellent forming and welding characteristics.

316 stainless steel round bar has a very wide range of industrial applications due to its unique performance characteristics, including excellent corrosion resistance and easy formability. Grade 316 stainless steel is differentiated by its molybdenum content, which supports its excellent resistance to oxidation. Grade 316L is a reduced carbon version of the standard Grade 316 and is recommended for applications requiring allergy resistance.

Grade 316L is a low carbon version of grade 316 stainless steel with increased resistance to surface corrosion and can be used in the same temperature range. It is also more commonly used in applications that require large size components to be welded. Although the 316/316L is widely considered the default choice for applications requiring marine grade products, it has reduced performance in warm salt water.

Grade 304 (aka 1.4301, 1.4037, 18/8, A2) Stainless Steel Round Bars
Grade 304 is the most popular stainless grade. These round bars are easily TIG, ARC and MIG welded and can also be brazed. While grade 304 is not a machinable grade of stainless steel (grade 303 is best for machining), it can be machined under the right conditions.

Grade 304 is essentially an all-purpose alloy, it is tough, has good corrosion resistance and is easy to machine. The alloy also has excellent welding properties. Stainless steel round bars are fairly versatile parts and can be used in a variety of applications.

A sharp tool is required, and the correct speed and feed are very important – taking care to ensure the cut is deep enough to clear the surface is a must, as excessive contact can harden the material.

Grade 316 is known for its toughness and excellent corrosion resistance. This alloy has proven useful in many metal engineering projects, especially in exterior and coastal applications and where welding is required. Machining at level 316 is a little more difficult, but can be done successfully with the right tools.

Grade 304 stainless steel rods have become a favorite of manufacturers – often used to make safety gratings, frames, tools, shafts, gears and items required in the construction industry.

Another advantage of grade 304 stainless steel bar over grade 303 is that it is slightly harder and has better corrosion resistance. Because of this, grade 304 stainless steel bar is used in large quantities in the manufacture of fasteners and fixtures such as nuts, bolts, washers, clips, fittings and clamps. Products made from grade 304 stainless steel in the fastener industry are often referred to as “A2”.

Stainless steel round bar, as the name suggests, is a product made of different grades of stainless steel material. Depending on the grade of stainless steel, they can be used in various industries. These round bars have high strength, and due to their high chromium content, they are effectively resistant to corrosion.

Stainless steel bars are manufactured through a forging process. Here, the steel passes through several rolls and raw materials such as billets and blooms are heated to around 1200 degrees Celsius. It exceeds the recrystallization temperature of steel.

Stainless steel forged bars are harder and more durable. They are versatile and therefore available for a wide range of services.

Cold-drawn stainless steel bars are cold-finished, which means they are further processed after hot rolling. The hot-rolled and cold-drawn process helps improve bar dimensional tolerances, straightness, surface appearance, and overall physical properties. These SS bars are the most accurate compared to hot rolled bars. They have a smooth surface finish.

Polished stainless steel bars are made of 304 stainless steel. They have good machinability, good formability and excellent weldability. They also show good corrosion resistance. These rebars are used in a variety of architectural and structural applications. Instead of working wheels, these bars are polished with leather chain straps. This is done for a smoother and brighter surface. They are also available in a mirror finish.

316 stainless steel round bars are ideal for most machining techniques and for indoor and outdoor applications. AISI 316 stainless steel is a non-magnetic, high-strength material with excellent corrosion resistance. 316 is slightly stronger than 303 and 304 stainless steel. Making it ideal for the food and pharmaceutical industries, as well as in areas involving marine environments, aerospace, process equipment, chemicals or other aggressive substances.

Stainless steel round bars are also sometimes called bright bars or solid bars. Since it is made of stainless steel containing chromium, this product has excellent corrosion resistance. Those grades with higher alloy content have the added benefit of being highly resistant to acid, chlorine and alkaline solutions. These properties, combined with inherent strength and longevity, have helped make stainless steel round bars popular in industries such as transportation, construction, automotive, and petrochemicals.

Round bars can be manufactured using cold-finishing or hot-finishing processes, and are often available in many different grades and diameters, making them suitable for many different applications. Grade 303 – This is generally considered the best grade for machining, so is naturally popular in projects that require a lot of machining.

Grade 304 – This is a standard “18/8” stainless steel with excellent forming and welding characteristics. 304L is a low carbon version of 304 and does not require post weld annealing. This makes it ideal for heavy components.

Stainless steel is a martensitic precipitation hardening stainless steel with high strength, good corrosion resistance, good mechanical properties at temperatures up to 600¡ãF (316¡ãC), both in the base metal and in the weld Good toughness, along with short, low temperature heat treatment, minimizes warpage and fouling. This versatile material is widely used in the aerospace, chemical, petrochemical, food processing, paper and general metalworking industries.

Applications and typical uses of stainless steel round bars are: Offshore (foils, helideck platforms, etc.), food industry, pulp and paper industry, aerospace (turbine blades, etc.), mechanical parts, nuclear waste barrels, valve stems, balls, liners sleeves, valve seats, etc.

Grades 303 and 304 are interchangeable in many cases, but the composition of each grade is slightly different, making either of them the obvious choice for certain applications.

Stainless steel bars or rods are used in a variety of applications and are widely used in the construction industry due to their durability and resistance to corrosion and rust.
We stock bars and rods in diameters ranging from 3mm to 76.2mm, lengths up to 3m and available in 3 metal grades.
303 – has good corrosion resistance, can be freely processed, not suitable for welding or forming.
304 – has good corrosion resistance, suitable for forming and welding, general machining.
316 – is our highest grade, has excellent corrosion resistance, is suitable for forming and welding, but is slightly more difficult to machine.

SS 316/316L/316Ti round bars/rods are made from chemical compositions such as carbon, nickel, copper, chromium, titanium, iron and manganese. These rods and rods are designed with physical and mechanical properties such as density, yield strength, tensile strength, elongation, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, modulus of expansion, and electrical expansion.

Stainless steel bar offers a range of unique advantages for numerous industries and applications around the world. The advantages of stainless steel bar include long material life, corrosion resistance, attractive appearance, ease of manufacture, impact resistance and long-term value. Stainless steel is one of the most widely used metals in modern construction.

316 is an austenitic chrome nickel steel with superior corrosion resistance to that of other chrome nickel steels.

A round bar is a long cylindrical metal bar stock that has many industrial and commercial applications. The most common application is shafts. Products are usually measured by measuring their diameter. Standard diameters range from 1/4″ all the way up to 24″. Other sizes may be available.