George Metals, a well-respected manufacturer and supplier located in Houston, USA, specializes in providing top-notch Stainless Steel 304L Bars and Rods for a wide range of industrial, commercial, and structural uses. The SS 304L, known for being the low-carbon version of 304, boasts exceptional corrosion resistance, weldability, and mechanical strength, making it perfect for applications that demand high purity and durability. George Metals guarantees that every product adheres to strict standards for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and metallurgical integrity. Their 304L bars and rods are relied upon across various industries, including construction, food processing, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and marine, ensuring reliable performance in both mild and harsh environments.
Stainless Steel 304L is an austenitic stainless steel that contains 18–20% chromium, 8–12% nickel, and a maximum of 0.03% carbon, which enhances its weldability and resistance to intergranular corrosion. It showcases a tensile strength ranging from 485–700 MPa and a yield strength of about 170–310 MPa, along with impressive elongation, ductility, and toughness. SS 304L maintains its corrosion resistance in both oxidizing and reducing environments and performs admirably under moderate temperatures and pressures. Its low carbon content helps prevent carbide precipitation during welding, making it ideal for fabrications that require cleanliness, strength, and long-lasting durability.
| Stainless Steel (SS) in Grade |
304L |
| Otder Services |
Machining (CNC), Centreless Grinding (CG), Heat Treatment, Anneling, Pickling, Polish, Rolling, Forging, Cutting, Bending, Minor Fabrication, |
| Bar Finishing |
Bright, Polish & Black |
| Bar in Form of |
Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Wire (Coil Form), Wiremesh, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc. , |
| Test Certificate |
Manufacturer Test Certificate / Laboratory Test Certificate from Govt. Approved Lab / Under tdird Party Inspection & witd Excise Gate Pass to avail Modvat benefit. |
| Specialize |
440C, CG, Forging, Wiremesh etc |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Ni | N |
| SS 304L | 0.03 max | 2 max | 0.75 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 18 – 20 | 8 – 12 | 0.10 Max |
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 8.0 g/cm3 | 1400 °C (2550 °F) | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 40% |
| STANDARD | BS | UNS | JIS | EN | DIN | WERKSTOFF NR. | GOST | AFNOR |
| SS 304L | 304S11 | S30403 | SUS 304L | X2CrNi18-9 / X2CrNi19-11 | 1.4307 | 1.4307 | 08Х18Н10 | Z3CN18‐10 |
Stainless Steel 304L Bars and Rods find extensive use in food processing equipment, pharmaceutical machinery, chemical storage tanks, architectural structures, marine hardware, and heat exchanger components. Thanks to its outstanding corrosion resistance, particularly after welding, SS 304L is perfect for fabricated assemblies, structural supports, and sanitary environments. It’s also utilized in automotive parts, fasteners, kitchen appliances, and piping systems where cleanliness and strength are crucial
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
George Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Houston, USA
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