One of the top producers and suppliers of premium stainless steel round bars and rods is George Metals, with its headquarters located in Houston, USA. We are dedicated to providing dependable, accurate, and long-lasting stainless steel products that satisfy international standards, and we have decades of industry experience. Our round bars and rods, which provide unparalleled strength, corrosion resistance, and visual appeal, are extensively utilized in the manufacturing, automotive, and construction sectors. These products, which are trusted globally for their long-term performance, are made for both structural and decorative applications. At George Metals, we put the needs of our clients first by providing specialized solutions and materials that go above and beyond their expectations.
Iron makes up stainless steel round bars and rods, with molybdenum (0–5%) for better resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, nickel (0–20%) for increased toughness, and chromium (12–30%) for corrosion resistance. Strength and hardness are affected by carbon levels between 0.03 and 0.08%, whereas tensile strength and weldability are influenced by manganese (0.5–2%) and silicon (up to 0.5%). Due to their exceptional fatigue resistance, thermal stability, and high tensile strength (up to 1000 MPa), these bars are ideal for demanding industrial settings where longevity and mechanical performance are crucial.
| SS Bar Standard | ASTM A276, ASTM A479, AMS 5513, AMS 5511, AMS 5647 |
|---|---|
| Stainless Steel Bar Dimensions | EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI |
| Stainless Steel Round bar size | Diameter: 3-~800mm |
| Stainless Steel Hex Bar size | 2-100mm A/F |
| SS Flat bar size | Thickness: 2 -100mm |
| Width: 10 to 500mm | |
| Stainless Steel Square bar size | 4 to 100mm |
| SS Angle bar size | 3mm*20mm*20mm~12mm*100mm*100mm |
| SS Rectangular Bars Section | 3.0 to 12.0mm thickness |
| Stainless Steel Channel Bar | 80 x 40mm to 150 x 75mm section; 5.0 to 6.0mm thickness |
| ASTM A276 Type Hollow Bar | 32mm OD x 16mm ID to 250mm OD x 200mm ID) |
| SS Threaded Bar Billet Size | 1/2 to 495mm Diameter |
| Stainless Steel Rectangular Size | 33 x 30mm to 295 x 1066mm |
| SS Hex Bars Finish | Cold (bright) drawn, centreless ground, hot rolled, smooth turned, peeled, slit rolled edge, hot rolled annealed, Rough Turned, Bright, Polish, Grinding, Centreless Ground & Black |
| ASTM A276 Type Hollow Bar Tolerance | H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12 or as per clients’ requirements |
| SUS T-Bar Surface | Bright, Hot Rolled Pickled, Cold Drawn, Sand Blasting Finished, Polished, Hairline |
| Rolled Stainless Steel Flat Bars Condition | Hardened & tempered, annealed |
| ASTM A276 Type Cold Rolled Bar Technique | Stainless Steel Hot Rolled, Cold Drawn, Cold Rolled, Forged Round Bar, Rod |
| SS Rod Processing | Bar cutting to 650mm |
| Stainless Steel Rounds Bar Form | Round, Rod, T-Bar, Channel Bar, Precision Ground Bar, Flat Bar, Square, Blocks, Round Rod, Rings, Hollow, Triangle, Rectangle, Hex (A/F), Threaded, Half Round Bar, Profiles, Billet, Ingot, I/H Bar, Forging etc. |
| ASTM Grade | Carbon | Manganese | Silicon | Sulfur | Phospherous | Chromium | Nickel | Molybdenum | Other |
| 304 | 0.08 max | 2.00 max | 0.75 max | 0.030 max | 0.045 max | 18.0-20.0 | 8.0 11.0 | – | – |
| 316 | 0.08 max | 2.00 max | 0.75 max | 0.030 max | 0.045 max | 16.0-18.0 | 10.0 14.0 | 2.0 3.0 | – |
| 317L | 0.035 max | 2.00 max | 0.75 max | 0.030 max | 0.045 max | 18.0-20.0 | 11.0 14.0 | 3.0 4.0 | – |
| 310 S | 0.08 max | 2.00 max | 1.5 max | 0.030 max | 0.045 max | 24.0-26.0 | 19.0 22.0 | 3.0 4.0 | – |
| 347 H | 0.04 0.10 | 2.00 max | 0.75 max | 0.030 max | 0.045 max | 17.0- 19.0 | 9.0 13.0 | – | 10C(Cb+Ta)<1.10% |
| 321 | 0.08 | 2.00 max | 0.75 max | 0.030 max | 0.045 max | 17.0-20.0 | 9.0 12.0 | – | 5C 0.70% |
| Grade | Elongation | Density | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Melting Point |
| SS 202 | 40 % | 8.0 g/cm3 | 515 MPa | 275 MPa | 1454 °C (2650 °F) |
| SS 303 | 50 % | 55% | Psi – 85,000 | Psi – 45,000 | Rb 180 |
| SS 304 | 40% | 8.0 g/cm3 | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 1400 °C (2550 °F) |
| SS 304L | 40% | 8.0 g/cm3 | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 1400 °C (2550 °F) |
| SS 316 | 35 % | 8.0 g/cm3 | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 1454 °C (2650 °F) |
| SS 316L | 40 % | 8.0 g/cm3 | 485 Min | 170 Min. | 1400 °C (2550 °F) |
| Diameter | Weight Chart | Dia | Weight Chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| (mm) | per metre (kg) | (in) | per metre (kg) |
| 3mm | 0.06 | 1/8″ | 0.06 |
| 4mm | 0.10 | 3/16″ | 0.14 |
| 5mm | 0.16 | 1/4″ | 0.25 |
| 6mm | 0.22 | 5/16″ | 0.39 |
| 7mm | 0.30 | 3/8″ | 0.56 |
| 8mm | 0.40 | 7/16″ | 0.77 |
| 10mm | 0.62 | 1/2″ | 1.00 |
| 12mm | 0.89 | 9/16″ | 1.22 |
| 14mm | 1.22 | 5/8″ | 1.56 |
| 15mm | 1.40 | 11/16″ | 1.89 |
| 16mm | 1.59 | 3/4″ | 2.25 |
| 18mm | 2.01 | 7/8″ | 3.07 |
| 20mm | 2.48 | 1″ | 4.03 |
| 22mm | 3.00 | ||
| 24mm | 3.57 | ||
| 25mm | 3.88 |
| Diameter or Width (mm) | Weight per meter | Sectional Area | Perimeter | |||
| Square (kg) | Round (kg) | Square (cm²) | Round (cm²) | Square (cm) | Round (cm) | |
| 5.0 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.20 | 2.0 | 1.57 |
| 5.5 | 0.24 | 0.19 | 0.30 | 0.24 | 2.2 | 1.78 |
| 6.0 | 0.28 | 0.22 | 0.36 | 0.28 | 2.4 | 1.88 |
| 7.0 | 0.38 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 0.38 | 2.8 | 2.20 |
| 8.0 | 0.50 | 0.39 | 0.64 | 0.50 | 3.2 | 2.51 |
| 9.0 | 0.64 | 0.50 | 0.81 | 0.64 | 3.6 | 2.83 |
| 10 | 0.73 | 0.63 | 1.00 | 0.79 | 4.0 | 3.14 |
| 11 | 0.95 | 0.75 | 1.21 | 0.95 | 4.4 | 3.46 |
| 12 | 1.13 | 0.89 | 1.44 | 1.13 | 4.8 | 3.77 |
| 14 | 1.54 | 1.21 | 1.96 | 1.54 | 5.6 | 4.40 |
| 16 | 2.01 | 1.58 | 2.56 | 2.01 | 6.4 | 5.03 |
| 18 | 2.54 | 2.00 | 3.24 | 2.54 | 7.2 | 5.65 |
| 20 | 3.14 | 2.47 | 4.00 | 3.14 | 8.0 | 6.28 |
| 22 | 3.80 | 2.98 | 4.84 | 3.80 | 8.8 | 6.91 |
| 25 | 4.91 | 3.85 | 6.25 | 4.91 | 10.0 | 7.85 |
| 28 | 6.15 | 4.83 | 7.84 | 6.16 | 11.2 | 8.80 |
| 32 | 8.04 | 6.31 | 10.24 | 8.04 | 12.8 | 10.05 |
| 36 | 10.17 | 7.99 | 12.96 | 10.18 | 14.4 | 11.31 |
| 40 | 12.56 | 9.86 | 16.00 | 12.57 | 16.0 | 12.57 |
| 45 | 15.90 | 12.49 | 20.25 | 15.90 | 18.0 | 14.14 |
| 50 | 19.62 | 15.41 | 25.00 | 19.64 | 20.0 | 15.71 |
| 56 | 24.62 | 19.34 | 31.36 | 24.63 | 22.4 | 17.59 |
| 63 | 31.16 | 24.47 | 36.69 | 31.17 | 25.2 | 19.79 |
| 71 | 39.57 | 31.08 | 50.41 | 39.59 | 28.4 | 22.31 |
| 80 | 50.24 | 39.46 | 64.00 | 50.27 | 32.0 | 25.13 |
| Type | SIZES in milimeter | SIZES in inches | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peeled and Polished | 40.00 – 150.00 | 1.50 – 6.00 | h11, h11-DIN 1013 |
| Cold Drawn and Polish | 3.00 to 75.00 | 1/8 to3.00 | h8 to h11 |
| Cold Drawn and Ground | 10.00 to 75.00 | 5/6 to 2.50 | h8 to h11 |
| Peeled nd Ground | 20.00 – 50.00 | 3/4 – 2.00 | h9 to h11 |
Stainless steel bars and rods come in several types: round, square, hexagonal, flat, angle, forged, and cold-drawn, each suited for different applications like structural, manufacturing, and machining purposes.
Stainless steel round bars are known for their high strength, excellent durability, and resistance to corrosion, making them ideal for harsh environments. Their longevity ensures minimal maintenance and long-term performance.
Yes, stainless steel round bars are environmentally friendly. They are highly recyclable, durable, and resistant to corrosion, reducing the need for replacements and minimizing waste. Their longevity promotes sustainability.
Because of their strength, resilience to corrosion, and durability, stainless steel round bars and rods are prized in many different industries. They are used as framework elements, reinforcement bars, and structural supports in construction. They are utilized for shafts, axles, fittings, and machinery parts in the automotive and manufacturing industries. Their rust resistance guarantees performance in chemical, food processing, and marine environments, and their hygienic qualities make them perfect for surgical and medical tools. Stainless steel round bars and rods combine durability and functionality, whether they are used for screws, fasteners, or industrial components.
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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