George Metals, a top-notch stainless steel manufacturer and supplier located in Houston, USA, specializes in high-quality Stainless Steel 317 Flat Bars, perfect for high-performance applications in harsh, corrosive, and chemical-heavy environments. These flat bars are celebrated for their impressive resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and general chemical attacks, making them a go-to choice for tough industrial settings. George Metals guarantees precise dimensions, a fantastic surface finish, and reliable mechanical properties. Their 317 flat bars find extensive use in sectors like chemical processing, marine, pulp & paper, and petrochemicals, establishing George Metals as a trusted partner for corrosion-resistant stainless steel solutions.
Stainless Steel 317 is an austenitic steel that combines chromium, nickel, and molybdenum, featuring about 18–20% chromium, 11–15% nickel, and 3–4% molybdenum, which significantly enhances its corrosion resistance. It boasts a tensile strength ranging from 515 to 760 MPa, a yield strength of around 205 MPa, and exceptional ductility and toughness, even in cryogenic conditions. The higher molybdenum content improves its resistance to sulfurous, acetic, and citric acid environments. SS 317 maintains its structural integrity under intense thermal and chemical stress, offering good weldability and formability, making it ideal for fabrication and pressure-related applications in aggressive industrial environments.
Standard ASTM A276, A479 / ASME SA276, SA479
Range 3.17 MM TO 350 MM DIA
Diameter 25mm to 152mm
Size Tolerance h8, h9(DIN 671), h10, h11, ASTM A484, DIN 1013
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
Other Services Machining (CNC), Centreless Grinding (CG), Heat Treatment, Anneling, Pickling, Polish, Rolling, Forging, Cutting, Bending, Minor Fabrication
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | Fe |
| SS 317 | 0.08 max | 2.0 max | 1.0 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 18.00 – 20.00 | 3.00 – 4.00 | 11.00 – 15.00 | 57.845 min |
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.9 g/cm3 | 1400 °C (2550 °F) | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 35 % |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | EN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 317 | 1.4449 | S31700 | SUS 317 | – |
Stainless Steel 317 Flat Bars are commonly utilized in chemical processing equipment, petrochemical facilities, pulp and paper production, marine components, and food processing systems. Thanks to its high molybdenum content, it excels in chloride-rich, acidic, and high-temperature settings. SS 317 is perfect for applications like heat exchangers, evaporators, tanks, pressure vessels, and chemical storage equipment. Its strength and corrosion resistance make it particularly valuable in desalination plants, flue gas desulfurization systems, and other demanding environments where durability is crucial.






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