Stainless Steel Bar Applications

Straight lengths either hot rolled, forged, extruded, turned, cold drawn or ground.
There are several grades of steel that Bar is available in. Use the guide below to find out which is right for you.
GradeDescriptionApplications
304General PurposeHardware, Shafting, Food processing equipment, Fasteners, Anchor bolts
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309SCr & Ni increased for high temperatureConveyor parts, Furnace parts, Chemical processing equipment (elevated temperature)
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310SSame as 309, only more soConveyor parts, Furnace parts, Chemical processing equipment (elevated temperature)
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316Mo added to increase corrosion resistanceChemical processing equipment, Shafts, Sea water components, Reinforcing bars
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317More Mo & Cr added for better corrosion performanceChemical processing equipment, Pulp & paper manufacturing equipment

321Ti added to prevent carbicle precipitationCollector rings, Jet engine parts

347Cb added to prevent carbicle precipitationCollector rings, Jet engine parts

403Select quality for turbines and highly stressed partsJet engine parts

410General PurposeBushings, Bearings, Fasteners, Pump shafts, Screw machine parts: nuts, bolts, screws, shafting, etc.


420Increased C to improve mechanical propertiesCutlery, Dental instruments, Surgical instruments, Fish hooks

430FP & S added for improved machiningParts produced from a screw machine operation

440 (C)C increased for highsest hardness. Cr increased for corrosion resistanceBearings, Bushings, Knives