General

304 Grade Stainless Steel Flat Bars are rectangular shaped solid steel bars which can be used in all manner of construction and fabrication applications. Our preferred grade of Stainless Steel is 316 Grade and we stock a comprehensive range of 316. 304 Grade is brought in to customer requirements, and therefore, can only be cut to full stock lengths, as we will not return 304 offcuts to our stock.

Characteristics

The majority of 304 Stainless steel flat bars will be hot rolled and may have a rolled edge or a slit edge.  Selection of your flat bar may require these different manufactured types of stainless steel flat bar.    If you require certain special properties for your stainless steel flat bar please be sure to specify your requirements prior to placing your order.    

Common Applications

304 Stainless Steel Flat bars have a huge range of applications, they can be cut, formed, drilled and welded for use in :

1. Structural - Cleats & Plates
2. Mechanical - frames and assemblies
3. General Engineering
4. Furniture
5. Automotive
6. Trailers and Truck bodies
7. Strapping
8. Flitch Pates
9. Garden Edging

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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