General

304 Grade Stainless Steel Unequal Angle profile is a bent right angle shaped bar used in fabrication and construction applications for making frames or racks.    Sometimes referred to a \"L\" angle or \"L\" Bars due to the profile looking like the letter L.  304 Grade Stainless Steel Unequal Angle bars are commonly used in high corrosion or marine environments.  The term Unequal refers to the sides of the right angle (called \"legs\") that are Unequal in length. 

Characteristics

The majority of 304 Grade Stainless Steel Unequal angle bars will be hot rolled mill finish, this is a relatively low tolerance coarse finish bar with a dull sometimes dimpled finish.     Can be used as a substitute for Mild Steel Unequal Angle, but with vastly improved corrosion protection performance.

Common Applications

304 Grade Stainless Steel Unequal Angel bars have a range of applications, they can be cut, formed & bent, threaded, drilled and welded for use in :

1. Frames
2. Lintel Beams
3. Trailers and Truck bodies
4. High Corrosion Situations
5. Marine Engineering

Edcon Steel Tips

1. All 304 Grade Stainless Steel Equal Angle lengths can be brought for your requirement and delivered to your site (subject to our delivery options).
2. As we only keep 316 Grade Stainless Steel in stock, will cut and supply full lengths.  If you require smaller pieces, we recommend purchasing 316 stainless steel, which we keep in stock and sell in smaller pieces.
3. Please review our sizes here and all items can be customised and quoted online 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Surface Preparation and Coatings

Unlike mild steel the chemistry of stainless steels means the processes and methods for protecting and finishing 304 Grade Stainless Steel are vastly different to mild steels.  Most surface finishes for stainless steel will be mechanically (Polishing) or chemically (Passivating) applied.    The correct surface finish will have substantial impacts on the performance and appearance of your stainless steel.   

One of the most important considerations for the performance and appearance Stainless Steels is cleanliness.  Surfaces need to be kept free from particles of other metals especially alloy or carbon steels.  Timber also has contaminants that will leech and stain stainless steels.

Due to the variety of finishes available in stainless steels, Edcon Steel strongly recommends you discuss your requirements with your designer or fabricator.

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