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Business Registration Number: 1996/012262/07
Phone: +27 (0) 11 824-7600
Email: tanya@tse-trading.co.za
Address: 152 Haring Road, Wadeville, Germiston
Business Registration Number: 1996/012262/07
Grades 304/304L, 316/316L & Special Alloys. For a full range of all our products, please view our website or call 011 824-7600 / 1528 to discuss your stainless steel requirements.
Different grades of stainless steel have different corrosion-resistance, each one suitable for a different application, each with its own benefits.
Stainless steel also has a significant strength-to-weight ratio when compared to other materials.
Stainless steel is 100% recyclable
You can purchase bar in standard lengths, or we offer cut-to-length
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Stainless Steel Round Bar :
Stainless Steel Round Bar also known as bright bar, or solid bar.
Made from stainless steel, which contains chromium, this product enjoys excellent corrosion resistance.
Those grades with higher alloy content have the added benefit of also being highly resistant to acids, chlorine, and alkaline solutions.
These properties, coupled with inherent strength and longevity, help make stainless steel round bar popular in the transport, construction, automotive and petrochemical industries, among others.
Round bar can be manufactured using either cold finish or hot finish processes, and is generally available in a number of different grades and diameters, making it suitable for use in many varied applications.
Grade 303 – This is generally considered the best grade for machining, so is naturally popular in projects where extensive machining is required.
Grade 304 – This is the standard “18/8” stainless, and has excellent forming and welding characteristics. Grade 304L is the low carbon version of 304, and does not need post-weld annealing. This makes it ideal for using in heavy gauge components.
Grade 316 – Second only to 304 amongst the austenitic stainless steels, this is the standard molybdenum-bearing stainless steel, which means it has better overall corrosion resistance than 304, especially when it comes to pitting and crevice corrosion common in chloride environments. It has excellent forming and welding characteristics.
Grade 420 – this contains a minimum of 12 percent chromium, and can be hardened by quench-and-temper heat treatment. Its best corrosion resistance is achieved when the metal is hardened and then surface ground or polished.
Grade 431 – this is a nickel-bearing grade and has the best corrosion resistance properties of all the martensitic grades. It has excellent tensile and torque strength, and is very tough, making it perfect for shafting and bolt applications.
Angles
Stainless steel angles are some of the most commonly used sections, and are often used as framing or bracing in applications where a 90-degree angle has to be maintained. They are commonly found in tiled areas, where they’re used to protect the edges of the tiles against chipping, as well as to provide a hygienic and aesthetically pleasing finish. Angles can also be used in the machining of components and parts for other items.
Flat Bars
Stainless steel flat bars are commonly used as base plates, brackets, braces and for ornamental work. They are popular because they are easily cut to specific lengths and widths, and have excellent weldability and formability.
Hollow Bars
Stainless steel hollow bar has excellent and consistent machinability, offering reduced tool wear, increased cutting speeds and quicker set up times. It’s an economical way to supply top quality raw material for machining components, as it minimises waste.
Stainless Steel Welding Wire
Welding is the process of permanently joining two metals together by applying heat.
There are many different techniques, each one differing depending on what metal is being welded.
If you’re using a stick welder to weld stainless steel, make sure you only use stainless steel rods. Using regular MIG or flux cored rods or wire will mean the welded portions will rust. To help prevent this, you can use a primer or clear paint over the welded parts.
There are many processes you can use to weld stainless steel, but the most popular of these is gas tungsten arc, or TIG, welding. This is the preferred process as it enables the welder to weld at low current and low heat, making it ideal for thin materials. It also produces a visually appealing finished weld. Pure argon is the most popular gas for TIG welding, although sometimes hydrogen, nitrogen or helium are added for specific jobs.
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