Phehlukwayo Metals is a premier manufacturer and supplier based in the Cape Towns, South Africa, dedicated to high-end stainless steel square bars and rods. In our precision engineering and superb resistance to wear, we tailor these products to meet the demands of many industries, including construction, automotive, and marine. We always strive to use top-grade stainless steel, so that we can produce pieces that have superior strength, corrosion resistance, and a polished finish. Our most modern manufacturing techniques combined with great commitment to customer satisfaction deliver products that excel both in performance and longevity. We are the partner of choice for stainless steel that meets the extremely high standards of performance usually required by industry.
Stainless Steel Square Bars and Rods are made from various stainless steel grades, such as 304, 316, and 410, combining chromium, nickel, molybdenum, and carbon. These elements provide exceptional corrosion resistance, strength, and durability. Mechanically, they exhibit high tensile strength (up to 850 MPa) and yield strength, with excellent hardness and elongation properties, making them ideal for demanding environments. Advantages include outstanding corrosion resistance, high-temperature tolerance, and excellent weldability and machinability. They are widely used in construction, automotive, marine, and chemical industries due to their versatility, low maintenance, and aesthetic appeal, ensuring reliable performance and longevity in diverse applications.
| Grade List | All Grades |
|---|---|
| Bar Finishing | Bright, Polish, Square Round Bar |
| Otder Services | Machining, Centreless Grinding, Heat Treatment, Polish, Rolling, Anneling, Pickling, Forging, Cutting, Bending |
| Element | C | Cr | Mn | Ni | P | S | Si |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 304 | 8.0 – 11.0 | 18.0 – 20.0 | 2.0 max | 8.0 – 11.0 | 0.045 max | 0.03 max | 1.0 max |
| SS 304L | 8.0 – 11.0 | 18.0 – 20.0 | 2.0 max | 8.0 – 12.0 | 0.045 max | 0.03 max | 1.0 max |
| SS 316 | 0.08 | 18.0 | 2.00 | 14.0 | 0.045 max | 0.03 max | 0.75 max |
| SS 316L | 0.08 | 18.0 | 2.00 | 14.0 | 0.045 max | 3.00 max | 0.10 max |
| Grade | 304 | 304L | 316 | 316L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elongation | % | 40 | 45 | 40 | 40 |
| Tensile Strength | MPa | 515 | 500-700 | 515 | 485 |
| Density | g/cm³ | 7.93 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Yield Strength | MPa | 205 | 175 | 205 | 170 |
| Diameter or Width | Weight per meter | Sectional Area | Perimeter |
|---|---|---|---|
| mm | kg | cm² | cm |
| 20 | 314 | 4.00 | 8.0 |
| 22 | 3.80 | 4.84 | 8,8 |
| 18 | 2.54 | 3.24 | 7.2 |
| 25 | 4.91 | 6.25 | 10.0 |
| 10 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 40 |
| 11 | 0.95 | 1.21 | 4.4 |
| 12 | 1.13 | 1.44 | 4.8 |
| 6.0 | 0.28 | 0.36 | 2.4 |
| 7.0 | 0.38 | 0.49 | 2.8 |
| 8.0 | 0.50 | 0.64 | 3.2 |
| 14 | 1.54 | 1.96 | 5.6 |
| 16 | 2.01 | 2.56 | 6.4 |
| 5.0 | 0.20 | 0.25 | 2.0 |
| 55 | 0.24 | 0.30 | 2.2 |
| 9.0 | 0.64 | 0.81 | 3.6 |
Stainless steel square bars and rods are available in various grades, including 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 410, 420, and 17-4PH, offering diverse corrosion resistance and strength. They come in hot-rolled, cold-drawn, and polished finishes for varied applications. Sizes and specifications can be customized to meet industry requirements.
Phehlukwayo Metals is a leading manufacturer and supplier of premium-quality Stainless Steel Square Bars and Rods, catering to industrial, commercial, and personal needs across the South Africa and worldwide.
Yes, we provide bars and rods in standard and customized dimensions and polishes to meet your specific project requirements. For more details mail us on sales@phehlukwayometal.co.za
Stainless steel square bars and rods are very popular metals in almost all industries because of their strength, durability, and corrosion resistance. Some of the common applications include steel structural support in construction; making frames, brackets, and shafts; and many components needed in automobiles, aircraft, and marine industries that require high strength and high resistance to corrosion. These rods and bars are also used in tools, fixtures, parts of different machines, and in architecture applications such as handrails, window frames, and furniture. The versatility of these bars and rods along with their resistance to rust and staining, makes them good for places, externally as well as internally.
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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