Stainless steel bar can be hot rolled or cold drawn and is available in sheared and gauered flat bar from plate, round, square, and hex shapes. Stainless bar is well suited for structural applications where strength, toughness and excellent corrosion resistance is required. In addition, some stainless steel bar provides high temperature resistance. It is easy to fabricate, machine, stamp and weld. Stainless bar and rods can have a dull gray mill finish or smooth machined finish. It is used in applications throughout industry that are exposed to salt water, chemical, acidic or extreme high or low temperatures.
Stainless steel bar in 304 / 304L and 316 / 316L:
304 / 304L BAR
CHARACTERISTICS
304 / 304L stainless steel bar is easy to machine and stamp and can be welded. It exhibits high strength and toughness, high corrosion resistance and a smooth surface that is easily cleaned and sanitized. 304 stainless bar is used for components and parts in highly corrosive, high temperature and sanitary environments. It is an economic, high performing material.
APPLICATIONS
304 / 304L bar is used to manufacture:
- Structural supports, braces, and framework for tanks, equipment and machinery
- Supports for housings, enclosures and cabinets
- Shafts and rods for axles in motors and engines
- Engines and motor components
- Components for food processing equipment and medical devices
SIZES
3/16” thru 3” X 12’ Random
TYPICAL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| Carbon, Max % |
0.03 |
| Manganese, Max % |
2.00 |
| Phosphorus, Max % |
0.045 |
| Sulphur, Max % |
0.03 |
TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| Tensile Strength ksi |
81 |
| Yield 2% Offset ksi |
37 |
| Elongation in 2” (50.80mm) |
55 |
| Chromium, Max% |
17.5 |
| Nickel, Min% |
8.0 |
| Molybdenum, Max% |
N/A |
316 / 316L BAR
CHARACTERISTICS
316 / 316L stainless bar are used for products that require very high corrosion protection. Higher levels of molybdenum and nickel increase corrosion and surface pitting resistance compared to 304 alloys. 316 bar exhibits the same high strength, toughness and workability as 304 bar.
APPLICATIONS
316 / 316L bar is used in the:
- Chemical processing industry for tank and equipment supports and components for highly corrosive materials such as sulfuric acids
- Marine and salt water marine industries for housings, enclosures, cabinets, fittings and components
- Power generation industry for engine and motor shafts, rods and axles
- Food service industry for equipment frames, braces and components
- Medical device industry for supports, frames, braces and components
SIZES
1/4” thru 3” X 12’ Random
TYPICAL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| Carbon, Max % |
0.03 |
| Manganese, Max % |
2.00 |
| Phosphorus, Max % |
0.045 |
| Sulphur, Max % |
0.03 |
TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| Tensile Strength ksi |
83 |
| Yield 2% Offset ksi |
38 |
| Elongation in 2” (50.80mm) |
50 |
| Chromium, Max% |
18.0 |
| Nickel, Min% |
14.0 |
| Molybdenum, Max% |
3.0 |