Starc Metals stands out as a top-notch manufacturer and supplier located in Canberra, Australia, with a focus on high-quality Stainless Steel 304 Hex Bars and Rods. Known for their precision engineering and cutting-edge manufacturing methods, they maintain strict quality control to ensure their products meet international standards, delivering dependable performance even in the toughest industrial settings. Catering to a variety of sectors including construction, marine, chemical, and food processing, Starc Metals offers hex bars and rods that are celebrated for their impressive strength, resistance to corrosion, and long-lasting durability. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, they have built a solid reputation for excellence, providing stainless steel solutions that promise enduring performance and reliability across the globe.
Stainless Steel 304 Hex Bars and Rods are primarily made up of chromium (18–20%) and nickel (8–10.5%), along with trace amounts of manganese, silicon, and low carbon content to enhance weldability. In terms of mechanical properties, they boast a minimum tensile strength of 515 MPa, a yield strength of 205 MPa, and an elongation of about 40%. This alloy is known for its remarkable toughness, resistance to corrosion, and excellent formability, making it perfect for hex bars and rods used in structural, industrial, and marine applications.
Dimensions : ASTM, ASME
Standard : ASTM / ASME SA A276, A479, ASTM A493
Length : Random, Fix & Cut Length
Size : 20MM to 150MM
| Element | C | Cr | Mn | Ni | P | S | Si |
| SS 304 | 8.0 – 11.0 | 18.0 – 20.0 | 2.0 max | 8.0 – 11.0 | 0.045 max | 0.03 max | 1.0 max |
| Element | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation | Reduction in Area | Hardness |
| SS 304 | Psi – 85,000 | Psi – 45,000 | 50% | 55% | Rb 180 |
| Element | Density, lb/in3 | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| SS 304 | 8.0 g/cm3 | 1400 °C (2550 °F) | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 35 % |
| HEXAGONS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size(mm) | WT PER FEET IN KGS | WT PER MTR IN KGS |
| 16 | 0.55 | 1.79 |
| 18 | 0.69 | 2.27 |
| 20 | 0.85 | 2.80 |
| 22 | 1.03 | 3.39 |
| 25 | 1.33 | 4.38 |
| 28 | 1.67 | 5.49 |
| 30 | 1.92 | 6.30 |
| 32 | 2.19 | 7.17 |
| 36 | 2.77 | 9.07 |
| 38 | 3.08 | 10.11 |
| 40 | 3.41 | 11.20 |
| 45 | 4.32 | 14.18 |
| 50 | 5.34 | 17.50 |
| 56 | – | – |
| 60 | – | – |
| 65 | – | – |
| 70 | – | – |
| 75 | – | – |
| 80 | – | – |
| 90 | – | – |
| 100 | – | – |
Standard sizes for SS 304 hex bars/rods typically range from 1/8" to 6" in diameter. Custom sizes, lengths, and finishes are generally available upon request, depending on the supplier's capabilities and production methods.
SS 304 hex bars/rods can be welded and fabricated into complex shapes with relative ease. It offers good weldability, but pre-welding surface preparation and proper techniques are necessary to avoid distortion or degradation of material properties.
SS 304 offers good strength and corrosion resistance, suitable for many applications. Compared to other grades like SS 316, it has slightly lower corrosion resistance, especially in chloride environments, but SS 304 is more cost-effective and widely used.
These Stainless Steel 304 Hex Bars and Rods are extensively utilized in industries that demand strength, corrosion resistance, and durability. They are particularly well-suited for architectural frameworks, marine fittings, chemical processing equipment, food processing machinery, and heat exchangers. Additionally, you’ll find them in pipelines, automotive parts, kitchen equipment, and pressure vessels. The blend of mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and ease of fabrication makes 304 hex bars and rods ideal for industrial, commercial, and structural uses, ensuring reliable performance and a long service life even in challenging environments.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Starc Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Canberra, Australia
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