| Property | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Stainless Steel Flat Bar | Rectangular cross-section austenitic stainless steel bar |
| Common Material Grades | 304 / 304L / 316 / 316L / 2205 / 430 | ASTM A276, EN 10088-3, JIS G4303 equivalents |
| Standard Compliance | ASTM A276, EN 10088-3, GB/T 1220, JIS G4303 | Meets international dimensional and metallurgical standards |
| Carbon Content (304L) | ≤0.03% | Low carbon for enhanced weldability and intergranular corrosion resistance |
| Chromium (Cr) – 304 | 18.0–20.0% | Primary element for passive oxide layer formation |
| Nickel (Ni) – 304 | 8.0–10.5% | Ensures austenitic structure, ductility, and toughness |
| Molybdenum (Mo) – 316L | 2.0–3.0% | Improves pitting and crevice corrosion resistance in chloride environments |
| Tensile Strength (304) | ≥515 MPa | Minimum per ASTM A276 annealed condition |
| Yield Strength (304) | ≥205 MPa | 0.2% offset yield strength, annealed |
| Elongation | ≥40% | Measured on 50 mm gauge length (ASTM A276) |
| Thickness Range | 3 – 100 mm | Standard hot-rolled and cold-finished options |
| Width Range | 10 – 300 mm | Custom widths available upon request |
| Surface Finish | Hot Rolled (No.1), 2B, BA, Pickled, Polished | Varies by grade and application requirements |
| Application | Architectural cladding, machinery frames, chemical processing, marine hardware | Widely used in corrosive, structural, and decorative applications |
| Certification | EN 10204 3.1, Mill Test Report (MTR), ISO 9001 | Traceable material certification with chemical & mechanical test data |
| Packaging | Steel-banded bundles, waterproof paper, wooden pallets | Export-standard protection against moisture and handling damage |
| MOQ | 500 kg (standard grades), 1 ton (special grades) | Minimum order quantity varies by specification and availability |
Acceptable product quality, with one issue resolved promptly. Ordered 11.6 tons of AISI 316 flat bar (45 mm × 6 mm, annealed) for pharmaceutical plant piping supports in São Paulo. EN 10204 3.1 certs confirmed full compliance. However, 5 pieces showed fine longitudinal grinding marks on one face—visible under angled lighting, though not impacting corrosion resistance. Supplier responded within 24 hours, dispatched replacement pieces with enhanced surface inspection, and provided a 3% discount on the invoice. They also shared revised QC photos for future orders. Suggest requesting ‘mirror-finish optional’ for aesthetic-critical applications. Fair outcome overall.


