For instance, you’ll find a stainless steel pole in use during the erection of elaborate buildings. They also feature in household fixtures and food-grade utensils. Are you looking for a 5mm stainless steel rod bar or a 4mm steel bar for your kitchen frame? Will a 10mm stainless steel rod or a 12mm steel round bar fit your needs? Whichever size or dimension you need is available. We deliver a free custom cutting service too and will happily cut to size any raw materials. The stainless part of a steel rod is the component responsible for its high corrosion resistance . However, for raw materials made from a steel round bar to be considered stainless, it must contain no less than 10% chromium in its chemical makeup.

Our iron grade 43a steel round bar is suitable for a huge range of uses, particularly construction due to its brilliant strength and formability properties. It is a favoured material for building frames and reliable structures and garden plant supports as seen on Gardener's World. This makes a good steel rod the ideal choice in high-temperature environments. They do not absorb a lot of heat. As such, they’ll provide a cool atmosphere in buildings. As a poor conductor of electricity, a stainless steel pole is a right option for insulating materials around electric fields. Ferrous metal rods - These are made up of ferrous metals and alloys which happen to be iron-based and are popular due to their high levels of hardening and property alloying elements. An alloy made of carbon, chromium, manganese, phosphorous, silicon and sulphur, silver steel gets its name from the high shine finish of the metal. Annealed in production to allow for machining, silver steel bars are spheroid in appearance to allow for maximum hardening. A steel rod is also useful in the manufacture of medical supplies as well as oil and gas pipelines. Hauling services equally benefit from the versatility of steel bars . They are mainly used in the production of transport components like tankers and containers.Available in different forms these products can be split out into different types due to the nature of their makeup.

Metal rods are specially formed pieces of metal and alloy that are shaped into a rod-like aesthetic hence the name. Metal rods are commonly used to support a range of applications such as within masonry structures. For rods that are more than two inches in diameter we offer grade 303. This is the most machinable austenitic grade of stainless steel because it has a slightly higher proportion of sulphur. It is commonly used for aircrafts, nuts, screws and bolts. This extrusion is most suited to the construction field as these bars are resistant to tarnishing and rust, long-lasting and durable; however, the shape lends itself to many other DIY projects and applications in the home. Metal bars are lengths of material in a range of forms suitable for use in a wide range of applications. Construction and fabrication industries are some of the most common uses for metal bars and use a wide range of materials and forms in industrial and everyday use products.

We want to make it easy for you, so here are some key terms that will help you understand the range and applications a little better A steel rod offers a wide variety of applications. They are highly versatile due to their high resistance to weather extremities and other external factors. These hard metal bars are prevalent in our environment. But just how familiar are you with the properties and applications of a steel bar?

Therefore, whether you're looking for a 3mm steel rod or a 6mm stainless steel rod , the internal composition determines the best application for it. Below are the various types of steel bars and features that make them unique. Available in a wide range of lengths and diameters, this alloy delivers tensile strength between 45-55 T.P.S.I. Bars should always have a typical hardness of at least 207-237HB and must conform to BS 1407:1970 standards. However, with great power comes great weight. A steel bar may be very heavy and will require powerful machinery to carry it. A steel rod is a long and hard metal alloy used in different forms of construction. They are tough and long-lasting. BS - This is an abbreviation for British Standard, which shows that the product has been tested according to this standard and has been found safeWe are also a recognised metal supplier for our comprehensive range of aluminium products and would recommend comparing these metal rods with aluminium rod, aluminium round tubes, aluminium flat bar and aluminium square tubes. PH stainless steel : This stainless steel bar is precipitation hardened. Consequently, it works best for use in manufacturing fittings and valves.

Nonferrous metal rods- These types are rods that contain no form of iron metal or alloy, these products have a range of benefits depending on the types of metal used in the makeup. As seen on Gardener's World - perfect for make your own plant supports. Find out more here: Make Your Own Plant Supports During the manufacturing process, a stainless steel round bar will go through several processes and additions that can alter its chemical composition. The end products vary depending on the chemical makeup within their structure.Stainless steel rod round bar with titanium in their chemical makeup tend to be the strongest. What is Steel Rod? Also available in a range of materials, our range of metal bars and rods can accommodate any application. Our bars and rods can be found in: This feature is largely responsible for the high resistance to corrosion that a steel round bar possesses. The steel bars disallow any form of permeability into the metal. This has the added effect of long-lasting performance and functionality. Manufactured to BS 1407:1970 standards, silver steel's high carbon content allows the metal to be hardened to create higher wear-resistant tools. The addition of chromium into the mix enhances this durability and adds strength.