George Metals, a trusted manufacturer and supplier located in Houston, USA, specializes in providing top-notch Stainless Steel 304L Round Bars and Rods for a variety of industrial and commercial uses. The SS 304L, which is the low-carbon version of 304, boasts impressive corrosion resistance, excellent weldability, and remarkable durability. This makes it perfect for projects that need clean welds without the hassle of post-weld annealing. George Metals ensures these bars come with precise dimensional tolerances, a smooth finish, and reliable mechanical strength. Whether in construction, chemical processing, food production, or pharmaceuticals, SS 304L round bars and rods from George Metals deliver dependability, cost-effectiveness, and long-lasting performance even in tough conditions.
Stainless Steel 304L is an austenitic stainless steel that contains 18–20% chromium, 8–12% nickel, and a maximum of 0.03% carbon, which boosts its weldability and resistance to intergranular corrosion. It offers a tensile strength ranging from 485–700 MPa and a yield strength of about 170–310 MPa, along with outstanding ductility, toughness, and formability. SS 304L maintains strong corrosion resistance in both oxidizing and moderately reducing environments. Its low carbon content minimizes carbide precipitation during welding, making it an excellent choice for components that require high structural integrity and corrosion resistance after fabrication
| Specifications | ASTM A 276 / SA 276 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | ASTM, ASME |
| Range | 3.17 MM TO 350 MM DIA |
| Diameter | 25mm to 152m |
| Length | 1 to 6 Meters, Custom Cut Lengths |
| Finish | Bright, Polish & Black |
| Form | Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Wire (Coil Form), Wiremesh, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc., |
| Condition | Cold Drawn & Polished Cold Drawn, Centreless Ground & Polished |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N |
| SS 304L | 0.035 max | 2.0 max | 1.0 max | 0.045 max | 0.03 max | 18 – 20 | – | 8 – 13 | – |
| 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 | 35 % |
Type | SIZES (mm) | SIZES (Inches) | ISO Tolerance |
Cold Drawn and Polish | 3.00 – 75.00 | 1/8 – 3.00 | h8-h9-h10-h11 |
Cold Drawn and Ground | 10.00 – 75.00 | 5/6 – 2.50 | h8-h9-h10-h11 |
Peeled and Polished | 40.00 – 150.00 | 1.50 – 6.00 | h11, h11-DIN 1013 |
Peeled and Ground | 20.00 – 50.00 | 3/4 – 2.00 | h9-h10-h11 |
| 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 Round Bars and Rods find extensive use in chemical processing equipment, food and beverage production, pharmaceutical manufacturing, architectural structures, heat exchangers, and piping systems. Their low carbon content and exceptional corrosion resistance make them particularly well-suited for welded components in corrosive environments, eliminating the risk of intergranular attack. In the food and medical sectors, 304L is preferred for its hygienic properties and resistance to corrosion, ensuring safety and reliability in critical applications.
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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