Description
The Stainless Steel Bar You Can Rely On – And We Know Because We’ve Seen It Through
We’ve been supplying ASTM A276 stainless steel bars for over 15 years, and in that time, we’ve learned what really matters: consistency, performance, and knowing the why behind every grade. Whether it’s a 316L bar standing up to salt spray in offshore platforms or a hardened 420 grade holding its edge in medical instruments, the right material makes all the difference. We don’t just stock bars — we match them to real-world demands.
Take corrosion resistance, for example. It’s not just about saying “excellent in harsh environments.” A 316 bar with 2.5% molybdenum will handle coastal conditions far better than 304 — and we’ve tested both in real marine installations. For high-heat applications, 321 (with titanium stabilization) resists intergranular attack up to 850°C, while 310S thrives at temperatures exceeding 1100°C. We control the solution annealing process carefully — holding at 1040–1120°C followed by rapid quenching — to ensure maximum corrosion resistance and ductility.
Built for Precision, Not Just Standards
Our bars range from 3mm to 500mm in diameter, with ground finishes achieving tolerances as tight as ±0.01mm, critical for precision shafts and hydraulic components. Straightness is kept under 0.5mm/m — something we verify with laser alignment systems, not just feeler gauges. You’ll find them in:
* Food-grade 304L shafts where smooth, non-porous surfaces prevent bacterial buildup
* Hexagonal 316 bars used in chemical plant valves, exposed to aggressive media
* Ground 410 bars in automotive sensors requiring consistent magnetic response
* Polished 321 bars in furnace parts, where thermal cycling demands crack resistance
We work with SGS, TÜV, and BV for third-party verification — because in critical applications, you need proof, not promises. All our material comes with full mill test reports (MTRs), and we support PPAP documentation for automotive clients.
Why We’re the Partner You Keep Coming Back To
Being a China-based factory, we combine deep metallurgical expertise with agile production. Need a 12m 316 bar with a mirror-polished finish and custom chamfer? We’ve done it. Running a small batch of 420 with 52 HRC hardness? We’ll heat treat it in-house using calibrated furnaces. Our advantage isn’t just cost — it’s flexibility, full traceability, and a team that speaks your engineering language.
Reach out with your specs. We don’t just quote — we ask questions to make sure you get the right bar, not just any bar.
