Starc Metals stands out as a top-notch manufacturer and supplier located in Canberra, Australia, with a focus on crafting high-quality Stainless Steel Polished Bars and Rods. Renowned for our precision engineering and exceptional finishing, we strictly adhere to international standards, ensuring that our products beautifully blend aesthetics with performance. Our polished bars and rods are designed to resist corrosion, boast impressive strength and durability, and feature a smooth, refined surface finish that’s perfect for both practical and decorative uses. Thanks to our advanced polishing techniques and thorough quality control, Starc Metals delivers reliable, high-performance materials for various industries, including architecture, automotive, chemical processing, aerospace, and food processing, guaranteeing long-lasting efficiency and visual charm.
When it comes to composition, Stainless Steel Polished Bars and Rods mainly consist of iron, chromium, and nickel, with carefully controlled amounts of carbon, molybdenum, and other elements based on the specific grade. They are known for their excellent corrosion resistance, high tensile and yield strength, and remarkable toughness. The polished surface not only enhances their visual appeal but also maintains mechanical performance, offering low friction, easy cleaning, and improved wear resistance. With solid hardness, ductility, and fatigue strength, these bars and rods are reliable under heavy loads, high temperatures, and harsh chemical environments, making them ideal for both functional and decorative applications.
Standards : ASTM A276, ASTM A484, AISI
Grade : 201, 202, 301, 302, 303, 304, 304H, 304L, 316, 316H, 316L, 309, 309S, 310, 310S, 316Ti, 317, 317L, 347, 321, 321H, 410, 416, 420, 430, 430F, 431, 440C, 630, 17-4PH, F51
Range : from 2.00mm to 6.35mm (0.078″ to 0.25″)dia.
Tolerance : DIN 671, ASTM A484 & as per customer’s specific requirement.
Finish : Cold drawn, Centreless Ground, Polished
| Grade | Su | C | Si | P | Cr | Ni | M | Mo | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | 0.030 max | 0.08 max | 0.75 max | 0.045 max | 16.0-18.0 | 10.0 14.0 | 2.00 max | 2.0 3.0 | – |
| 317L | 0.030 max | 0.035 max | 0.75 max | 0.045 max | 18.0-20.0 | 11.0 14.0 | 2.00 max | 3.0 4.0 | – |
| 304 | 0.030 max | 0.08 max | 0.75 max | 0.045 max | 18.0-20.0 | 8.0 11.0 | 2.00 max | – | – |
| 310 S | 0.030 max | 0.08 max | 1.5 max | 0.045 max | 24.0-26.0 | 19.0 22.0 | 2.00 max | 3.0 4.0 | – |
| 347 H | 0.030 max | 0.04 0.10 | 0.75 max | 0.045 max | 17.0- 19.0 | 9.0 13.0 | 2.00 max | – | 10C(Cb+Ta)<1.10% |
| 321 | 0.030 max | 0.08 | 0.75 max | 0.045 max | 17.0-20.0 | 9.0 12.0 | 2.00 max | – | 5C 0.70% |
| Grade | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Density | Elongation | Melting Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 303 | Psi – 85,000 | Psi – 45,000 | 55% | 50 % | Rb 180 |
| SS 202 | 515 MPa | 275 MPa | 8.0 g/cm3 | 40 % | 1454 °C |
| SS 304 | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 8.0 g/cm3 | 40% | 1400 °C |
| SS 304L | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 8.0 g/cm3 | 40% | 1400 °C |
| SS 316 | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 8.0 g/cm3 | 35 % | 1454 °C |
| SS 316L | 485 Min | 170 Min. | 8.0 g/cm3 | 40 % | 1400 °C |
The typical lifespan of stainless steel polished bars ranges from 20 to 100 years, depending on environmental conditions, maintenance, and alloy composition, with excellent corrosion resistance ensuring long-term durability.
Yes, stainless steel polished bars and rods can be customized in size. Manufacturers offer various diameters, lengths, and finishes to meet specific project requirements, ensuring tailored solutions for different applications.
Yes, stainless steel polished bars and rods can be welded. Techniques like TIG or MIG welding are commonly used, though surface preparation is essential to maintain the polished finish and ensure strong welds.
These Stainless Steel Polished Bars and Rods find their way into various industries that demand both performance and aesthetic value. In architectural and interior design, they’re perfect for railings, fixtures, and decorative accents. The food and pharmaceutical sectors rely on them for hygienic equipment, processing machinery, and storage tanks, thanks to their smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces. In the automotive and aerospace industries, they’re utilized for shafts, fasteners, and structural components that require corrosion resistance and high strength.
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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