Stainless Steel Bar
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.
O’Neal Steel carries stainless steel bar in 304 / 304L and 316 / 316L. 304 / 304L BAR
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
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