Stainless Steel Round Bar

Stainless Steel Round Bar
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Explore our extensive stainless steel round bar stock with over 15 grades and a variety of sizes. We offer unmatched supply capabilities, including in-house processing to improve your supply chain. Quality and reliability for your engineering raw material needs.

Stainless Steel Round Bars are cylindrical steel bars known for their durability, corrosion resistance, and strength, making them ideal for various industrial applications. They are made from a strong, corrosion-resistant alloy comprising nickel, chromium, and molybdenum. These bars offer great resistance against wear and tear and have excellent heat transfer characteristics due to their low thermal expansion coefficient. They can also be blended with other metals, such as steel or aluminum, for enhanced strength and durability.

Materials Used

Stainless steel round bars are made from a variety of materials, including austenitic, martensitic, and ferritic stainless steel.

Austenitic stainless steels are the most common and are known for their high strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.

Martensitic stainless steels are known for their hardness and are often used in applications that require a high level of wear resistance.

Ferritic stainless steels are less commonly used but are known for their corrosion resistance and high-temperature performance.


Benefits of Stainless Steel Round Bars

They are also highly resistant to heat and chemicals, making them ideal for use in a variety of harsh environments.

Additionally, stainless steel round bars can be easily machined and welded, making them a versatile choice for a wide range of applications.

In addition to their mechanical properties, stainless steel round bars are also highly attractive and can be finished in a variety of ways to create a polished, professional look.

They are also highly recyclable, making them an environmentally friendly choice for companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

Stainless steel round bars are an essential component in a variety of industries, from construction to manufacturing to transportation.

By using high-quality materials and advanced manufacturing techniques, stainless steel round bar manufacturers can create bars that offer superior strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.

Whether you're looking for a strong, durable material for your next project or simply want to take advantage of the many benefits of stainless steel, stainless steel round bars are a versatile and reliable choice.

Available Grades

Stainless Steel Round Bars are produced through a process of extrusion or rolling and come in various sizes and grades, with 304 and 316 being the most common types.

304 Stainless Steel Round Bar

304/304L Round Bar

Stainless Steel Round Bar 304/304L is a round shaped 304/304L Stainless Steel Alloy bar.

304/304L Stainless Steel Alloy has excellent mechanical properties and is resistant to many corrosive agents.

304 Stainless Steel Round Bar

316/316L Round Bar

316 Stainless Round is widely used in applications exposed to chemical corrosives as well as marine astomosperes. 316L Stainless Round Bar has a very low carbon content which minimises carbide precipitation due to welding. 316L Stainless is widely used in marine applications, paper processing equipment and many other applications where moisture will be present.

316 Stainless Round Bar is stocked in sizes ¼'' to 6'' round, if you require a size that is not listed please contact us to enquire. This product is dual certified 316/316L.

17-7 PH Round Bar

17-7 PH is a precipitation-hardened stainless steel that is well suited for aerospace and other applications requiring high strength and good corrosion resistance and formability.

17-4 PH Round Bar

UNS S17400 | AMS 5643 | ASTM A564 | ASTM A693 Grade 630

17-4PH is a precipitation hardened(PH) martensitic stainless steel consisted of copper and niobium/tantalum.

Manufacturing Process

The manufacture of stainless steel round bars involves several steps:

  1. Material Selection: The first step is the selection of the appropriate raw materials. The type of stainless steel used depends on the specific application, and factors such as corrosion resistance, strength, and durability are taken into consideration.
  2. Melting: The selected raw materials are melted in a furnace, where they are heated to a high temperature until they become molten. The molten steel is then poured into a mold to form a billet.
  3. Hot Rolling: The billet is then heated to a temperature above its recrystallization temperature and passed through a series of rollers to form a long, thin bar. This process is called hot rolling, and it results in a round bar with a rough surface.
  4. Annealing: After hot rolling, the round bar is annealed, which involves heating it to a high temperature and then slowly cooling it down. This process relieves internal stresses in the metal and improves its ductility and toughness.
  5. Cold Drawing: The annealed round bar is then cold drawn through a series of dies to achieve the desired shape and size. This process results in a smooth surface finish and improves the dimensional accuracy of the bar.
  6. Finishing: The finished round bar is then polished, cut to the desired length, and inspected for defects such as cracks, voids, or surface imperfections.
  7. Packaging: The final step in the manufacturing process is packaging the finished round bars for shipping to customers.

Appliation

Supporting industries such as construction, oil and gas, automotive, and defense, stainless steel plays a vital role in various commercial engineering applications. Known for its excellent corrosion resistance, good machinability, and workability, stainless steel offers superior temperature resistance, exceptional durability, and aesthetic appeal. Moreover, this versatile alloy is 100% recyclable, making it an environmentally friendly choice for modern industries.

In the construction industry, stainless steel bars are commonly used for reinforcing concrete structures, providing roofing support, and framing structures for buildings and bridges. The round bars are also used as dowel bars to join concrete and support pavements, highways, and bridges.

Industries such as automotive, aerospace, and marine rely heavily on stainless steel round bars for their strength, durability, and ability to perform in harsh environmental conditions. The round bars are used in the manufacture of engines, transmissions, exhaust systems, and more components.

The food and beverage industry also uses stainless steel rods to maintain a clean and hygienic environment. The round bars are used to manufacture equipment such as mixing tanks, storage tanks, and piping systems. Stainless steel’s resistance to corrosion also makes it ideal for processing acidic foods and beverages.

Stainless steel round bars are commonly used in the medical industry for their ability to withstand sterilization, corrosion resistance, and strength. The round bars are used for manufacturing surgical instruments such as forceps, scissors, and tweezers. Stainless steel is also used for implants such as bone screws and dental implants due to its ability to integrate with the body.

The energy industry also relies heavily on stainless steel round bars for their resistance to corrosion and ability to withstand extreme temperatures. The round bars are used in the manufacture of heat exchangers, boilers, and condensers.

Stainless steel round bars offer a range of aesthetic benefits thanks to their sleek and professional look. They are extremely durable, can last for years without requiring any maintenance or repair, and are heat-resistant and non-corroding. Their uniform shape allows them to be used in many applications, such as handrails, railings, fences, outdoor furniture, gazebos, and even more modern applications like sculptures with intricate patterns. The attractive mirror finish adds an appealing finesse that will enhance the overall look of any space while remaining low maintenance due to its corrosion resistance. Stainless steel is also hygienic, which makes it perfect for environments where hygiene is important such as hospitals or restaurants.

Stainless steel round bars are highly sustainable due to their superior corrosion, wear, and fatigue resistance. They are non-toxic, 100% recyclable with no loss of properties post-recycling process. They are highly durable (up to 20 times more resistant than carbon steels depending on the alloy) and economical (with fewer maintenance costs). Moreover, stainless steel has a longer lifespan than other building materials and is easy to clean and maintain. This means it can be used for applications in traditional and modern construction projects with minimal environmental impact over its long lifetime.

Stainless steel round bars offer a range of benefits that make them an excellent choice for various applications in different industries. Their durability, corrosion resistance, strength, aesthetics, and sustainability contribute to their popularity and widespread use. Stainless steel round bars are worth considering if you are looking for a durable, low-maintenance, and reliable material. Whether you are involved in construction, manufacturing, or transportation, using stainless steel round bars can help you save time and money in the long run.


Utilising Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Round Bar

Stainless steel is renowned for its superior corrosion-resistant characteristics, making it highly resistant to staining and ideal for hygienic environments. This versatile alloy is widely used in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries due to its durability and resistance to harsh conditions. Stainless steel is relatively easy to process and machine, offering impressive workability that enhances its appeal in various applications. Its combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and hygienic properties makes stainless steel a popular choice for industries requiring robust and reliable materials.


Stocking

Our stainless steel round bar stock is extensive, offering over 15 distinct grades and a vast selection of incremental sizes. The sheer scale of our inventory, combined with in-house processing capabilities, ensures that we provide an unrivaled supply proposition within the stockholding sector. Whether you're sourcing raw materials for engineering purposes or looking to improve your supply chain efficiency, we have the expertise and resources to meet your needs.

Stainless Steel Shapes

We stock stainless steels in a multitude of shapes and sizes.

We support our stainless steel stock with a wide range of shapes and sizes to suit your engineering applications.
We hold thirteen different types of shapes to support the grades of material we stock, including bars, sheets and plates.

Stainless Steel Angles

Angles

Stainless Steel Channels

Channels

Stainless Steel Flat Bar

Flat Bar

Stainless Steel Hexagon Bar

Hexagon Bar

Stainless Steel Pipe

Pipe

Stainless Steel Plate

Plate

Stainless Steel Round Bar

Round Bar

Stainless Steel Sheet

Sheet

Stainless Steel Square Bar

Square Bar

Stainless Steel Strip

Strip

Stainless Steel Section

Tee Section

Stainless Steel Tube

Tube

Stainless Steel Wire

Wire

Stainless Steel Flanges

Flanges

Stainless Steel Fittings

Fittings

Stainless Steel Tube Shield

Tube Shield

Stainless carbon steel composite pipe

Composite Pipe

【H】 Ceramic lined pipe

Ceramic lined pipe is made through self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) technique.

【H】 Cast basalt lined steel pipe

Cast basalt lined steel pipe is composed by lined with cast basalt pipe, outside steel pipe and cement mortar filling between the two layers.

【H】 Ceramic Tile Lined Pipes

Ceramic tile lined pipes have very uniform coating of specially formulated ceramic material that is affixed to the inner of the pipe.

【H】 Rare earth alloy wear-resistant pipe

The material of the rare earth alloy wear-resistant pipe is ZG40CrMnMoNiSiRe, which is also the grade of rare earth alloy steel.

【H】 Tubes Erosion Shields

Tubes Erosion Shields are used to protect boiler tubing from the highly erosive effects of high temperatures and pressures thereby greatly extending tube life.

【H】 ASTM A213 T91 Alloy Tube

The ASTM A213 T91 seamless tubes are primarily used for boiler, superheater, and heat-exchanger.

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