Stainless steel bars, also referred to as rods, are solid pieces of various grade stainless steels that are rolled from billets. Stainless steel bars can be finished hot or cold and formed into rounds, squares, hexagons, octagons or flats. These shapes may be used as is, but are more commonly melted down or otherwise reworked by manufacturers into additional shapes such as angles, channels or tubing.
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Penn Stainless ProductsQuakertown, PA 800-222-6144 Since they began in 1949, Penn Stainless Products has been striving to be the best. Through continuous improvements and innovations they have been able to grow and expand their facilities and product lines. Offering a wide range of products, including stainless steel bar, they are prepared to help you find all the products you have been in search of.
MetalmenLong Island City, NY 800-767-9494 For over thirty years, Metalmen has been supporting the metal industry through their skilled engineer and research teams. They are ready to provide an exact and creative solution to all your specifications. This fully certified and quality control oriented company has the expertise to find the stainless steel bar you want, and deliver it exactly when you need it.
Falcon Stainless & Alloys CorporationWaldwick, NJ 800-631-0728 The well trained and experienced staff at Falcon Stainless and Alloys is always prepared to go the distance for customers and determine quotes on any metal needs. They also provide an extensive library of technical information available upon request. For high quality and superior service, call Falcon Metals for assistance with your next stainless steel bar order.
Source 21, Inc.Sound Beach, NY 631-821-1101 The team at Source 21 recognizes the importance of the material in a variety of industries. Corrosion and rust resistance are just two of the many advantages to selecting this material. The company will provide you with the quality stainless steel bar products you need, and offer an array of processing capabilities to ensure the product will come out to match all your requirements.
MEGA MEXHumble, TX 281-548-1544 In both reputation and performance, Mega Mex letters of credit are unmatched, assuring customers of smooth and expeditious delivery. They work closely with customers to find the perfect grade and material for the specific application it will be used for. For rust and corrosion free products of superior quality, contact Mega Mex for a quote on your next order of stainless steel bar.
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Metals Unlimited, Inc.Boynton Beach, FL USA: 800-782-7867; Canada: 800-428-4843 Over at Metals Unlimited, the extensive product line and superior quality approvals speak for themselves. Here, the team is centered on getting customers the perfect product the first time. They are aware that in many industries, adhering to all requirements for a precision product is crucial. So this is the mindset they apply to all products, including stainless steel bar.
Yarde Metals, Inc.Southington, CT 800-444-9494 At Yarde Metals the key to success is an innovative management style that is geared toward helping the workers and business be the best it can be. They provide quality products and timely delivery, around the globe ensuring the customers get what they need. For all stainless steel bar orders, be sure to contact Yarde Metals so they can get started assisting you!
Progressive Alloy Steels Unlimited, LLCHartsville, SC Las Vegas, NV - 800-798-5619 Established in 1999, Progressive Alloy Steels Unlimited is quality provider you can trust. They strive to provide customers with quality work and deliver it on time, every time. In most cases, customers' orders are able to be shipped the same day. The company promises reliability and an extensive product line that is sure to have all you need, including stainless steel bar.
Metal AssociatesPompton Plains, NJ 800-838-1978 For Metal Associates, giving all customers superior service is the main objective. They make responding to your needs their first priority. The basis of their marketing philosophy is to establish solid and long lasting relationships with their clients, and going the distance to provide them with the quality part they require, such as stainless steel bar.
Barry A. Dorfman & Co.Los Angeles, CA 310-476-4323 At Barry A. Dorfman & Co., a company owned by women, people make the difference. The staff has an in-depth knowledge of metals and is dedicated to the detail and ingenuity that set them apart from their competition. They offer a complete line of all metal, including stainless steel bar that can be ready for just-in-time delivery, no matter the size of the order.
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Stainless steel bars offer advantages such as corrosion-resistance, high ductility, high weldability and cryogenic toughness. Another benefit of stainless steel bars is that they are totally recyclable, creating increasing demand amongst environmentally-friendly consumers. Bars allow for easy consumerism because the volume is straightforwardly regulated and pre-forms make shipping and processing much more predictable. Some of the wide-ranging applications of stainless steel bars include sinks, building materials, metal structures, hospital equipment, gratings and consumer appliances. The shape of the stainless steel bar impacts what application it will be used for as well as how the bar has been processed. For instance, galvanized stainless steel bars are most often used as grating. Typical industries that utilize stainless steel bars include telecommunications, aerospace, construction, masonry, marine, automotive, electronics, medical and petrochemical.
Manufacturing stainless steel bars is a multi-step process. First, the raw materials are melted together in an electric furnace for 8 to 12 hours, until they reach their recrystallization temperature. The molten steel is then cast into semi-finished forms called billets, but can also be referred to as bars. If desired, the stainless steel bars can then undergo a forming process via hot rolling, where they are formed into various other parts and shapes. They are then heat treated through annealing, where the steel is heated and then cooled through quenching or air hardening. The steel hardens or softens, depending on the amount of time it is let to cool. When it has cooled, the stainless steel is descaled, which removes any buildup by pickling or electrocleaning. It is then cut to obtain its final desired shape and size by shearing, blanking, nibbling or flame cutting. Further processing to acquire a certain type of finish is done through hot rolling, cold rolling, annealing, descaling or different combinations of these processes. The most common grades used to form stainless steel bars include 304 and 316. The 300 series are types of austenitic stainless steel, meaning that they are useful in mild, harsh and corrosive environments as well as being non-magnetic.
