Phehlukwayo Metal, a reputable manufacturer and supplier located in Cape Town, South Africa, focuses on delivering top-notch Stainless Steel 201 Bars and Rods. These products are celebrated for their impressive strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion, making them reliable choices for various industrial settings. With state-of-the-art production facilities and rigorous quality control measures, Phehlukwayo Metal guarantees consistent dimensional accuracy and a superior surface finish. Stainless Steel 201 Bars and Rods are popular in the construction, automotive, and chemical processing sectors due to their affordability and mechanical performance.
These bars and rods primarily consist of 16–18% chromium, 3.5–5.5% nickel, 5.5–7.5% manganese, along with trace amounts of nitrogen and carbon. This unique blend boosts their hardness and workability while ensuring good corrosion resistance. They boast a tensile strength of around 680 MPa and a yield strength of about 275 MPa, along with commendable ductility and toughness. This alloy offers excellent mechanical strength, making it ideal for moderately corrosive environments and applications that require formability and weldability.
| Specifications | ASTM A276, ASME SA276 / ASTM A479 ASME SA479 |
| Dimensions | DIN, EN, ASTM, JIS, ASME, BS, AISI |
| SS 201 Round Bars Size | 6 MM TO 100 MM |
| SS 201 Round Bars Diameter | 4mm to 100mm |
| SS 201 Round Bars Length | 1 to 6 Meters, Custom Cut Lengths |
| SS 201 Round Bars Finish | Black, Round Polished, Rough Turned, NO.4 Finish, Matt Finish, BA Finish |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Ni | N |
| SS 201 | 0.15 max | 5.5 – 7.5 | 100 max | 0.06 max | 0.03 max | 16.00-18.00 | 0.3 – 0.5 | – |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
| Tensile strength (transverse at room temperature) | 685 MPa | 99400 psi |
| Tensile strength (longitudinal at room temperature) | 696 MPa | 101000 psi |
| Yield strength (transverse at room temperature) | 292 MPa | 42400 psi |
| Yield strength (longitudinal at room temperature) | 301 MPa | 43700 psi |
| Compressive yield strength | 365 MPa | 52900 psi |
| Elastic modulus | 197 GPa | 28573 ksi |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elongation at break (longitudinal at room temperature) | 56% | 56% |
| Elongation at break (transverse at room temperature) | 62.50% | 62.50% |
| Hardness, Rockwell B (transverse at room temperature) | 85 | 85 |
| Hardness, Rockwell B (longitudinal at room temperature) | 85 | 85 |
Stainless Steel 201 bars and rods are available in various types, including round, square, flat, hexagonal, threaded, and polished, catering to diverse industrial applications such as construction, manufacturing, and hardware.
You can buy high-quality Stainless Steel 201 bars and rods in the South Africa from reputable suppliers like Phehlukwayo Metals, known for offering durable, corrosion-resistant products for various industrial applications.
Yes, many suppliers, including Phehlukwayo Metals, offer custom sizes and polishes for Stainless Steel 201 bars and rods, tailored to meet specific project requirements and industrial applications.
Stainless Steel 201 Bars and Rods find extensive use in applications that prioritize strength, formability, and cost-effectiveness. They’re commonly found in the production of kitchen equipment, decorative trims, automotive parts, railings, and architectural structures. Additionally, they play a vital role in food processing, chemical handling, and transportation industries. Their outstanding surface finish, machinability, and wear resistance make them perfect for general fabrication and industrial components that need both durability and visual appeal.






We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Phehlukwayo Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Cape Town, South Africa
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