8 in Diameter 304L Stainless Steel Round Bar
This 8-inch Diameter 304L Stainless Steel Round Bar offers excellent durability, corrosion resistance, and machinability, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of industrial, automotive, and construction applications. Manufactured from high-quality 304L stainless steel, this round bar combines strength and flexibility for reliable performance in various demanding environments.
Key Features:
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Corrosion Resistance: 304L stainless steel provides outstanding resistance to oxidation, corrosion, and pitting, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, particularly in environments exposed to moisture, chemicals, and high temperatures.
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Low Carbon Content: The "L" in 304L indicates a low carbon content, which reduces the risk of carbide precipitation, enhancing its weldability and making it ideal for welding applications.
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High Strength and Durability: This round bar provides strong mechanical properties that can withstand high stress and heavy loads, ensuring long-lasting performance in tough environments.
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Superior Machinability: Known for its ease of fabrication and machining, the 304L grade offers excellent cutting, drilling, and shaping properties, ensuring efficient production and minimal tool wear.
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Smooth Finish: The bar comes with a polished or smooth finish, making it suitable for both functional and aesthetic applications.
Applications:
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Fabrication: Ideal for manufacturing components such as shafts, valves, bolts, and fasteners that require high strength and excellent corrosion resistance.
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Welding Projects: 304L stainless steel is specifically chosen for its improved weldability and resistance to corrosion, making it ideal for welding-heavy projects such as piping systems and structural support.
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Aerospace and Automotive Industries: Used for critical parts where both strength and resistance to corrosion are necessary, including engine parts, structural components, and heat exchangers.
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Food Processing and Pharmaceutical: Its sanitary properties make it perfect for industries that require materials that can withstand cleaning chemicals and are resistant to bacteria build-up.
Product Specifications:
Measurement Type |
Imperial |
Tensile Strength |
500 to 700 MPa |
Shear Strength |
370 to 680 MPa |
Thermal Expansion |
17.2 x10^-6 /K |
Modulus of Elasticity |
193 GPa |
Thermal Conductivity |
16.2 W/m.K |
Electrical Resistivity |
0.072 x10^-6 Ω .m |
Weldability - Arc |
Very good |
Weldability - Resistance |
Good |
Why Choose 304L Stainless Steel?
304L stainless steel is austenitic, which gives it superior corrosion resistance and strength while maintaining excellent workability. With low carbon content, it is ideal for welding applications where material integrity is crucial. Whether you're building a machine, structural component, or custom part, this 8-inch round bar offers the durability and performance needed to get the job done.
Add the 8-inch Diameter 304L Stainless Steel Round Bar to your next project for exceptional strength, flexibility, and long-lasting corrosion resistance. Ideal for both heavy-duty and precision applications.