304/304L & 316/316L Stainless Steel Square Bar Supplier
304/304L and 316/316L stainless steel square bar is a versatile and durable steel product characterized by its square-shaped cross-section. Crafted from high-quality stainless-steel alloys, this material boasts exceptional corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and mechanical strength, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. Great Lakes Specialty Metals is a leading stainless steel square bar supplier in the Chicago, IL area.
Applications and Uses
Industries such as agriculture, oil and gas, engineering, construction (both residential and non-residential), transportation, and mining, stainless steel square bars find myriad uses.
Used for manufacturing components in structural frameworks, support systems, machinery parts, and precision components. Additionally, they are utilized in fabricating fixtures, fittings, fasteners, and architectural elements due to their aesthetic appeal and durability.
With its robustness, versatility, and resistance to corrosion, the stainless-steel square bar is an indispensable material choice across various sectors, offering reliability and longevity in demanding environments.
Grades of Stainless Steel Square Bar We Offer
| Grade | Key Features | Common Applications |
| 303 | Grade 303 stainless steel is known for its excellent machinability and good corrosion resistance. | Popular for applications requiring intricate machining operations, such as fittings, shafts, and fasteners. |
| 304L | Excellent corrosion resistance and versatility. | Used for applications across every industry including food processing, chemical, and pharmaceutical applications. |
| 316L | Superior corrosion resistance, particularly in marine and chloride-rich environments. | Commonly utilized in applications where high corrosion resistance is essential, such as marine equipment, chemical processing, and medical devices. |
| 17-4 PH | Precipitation-hardening stainless-steel grade offers a unique combination of high strength, good corrosion resistance, and excellent mechanical properties. | Suitable for applications requiring high strength and toughness, such as aerospace components and surgical instruments. |
| 410 | High strength, good corrosion resistance, and wear resistance. | Often used in applications where hardness and strength are paramount, such as pump shafts, valve components, and industrial equipment. |
| 416 | Free-machining grade of stainless steel offers good corrosion resistance and excellent machinability. | Ideal for applications requiring intricate machining operations, such as bolts, nuts, and fasteners. |
Quick Metal Conversion Tool
Easily convert steel measurements and estimate weight with our Conversion & Weight Calculator.
Value-Added Services
If you require customized lengths, inquire about our saw cutting capabilities, which can optimize your manufacturing process. Allow us to deliver precisely cut materials ready for machining upon arrival!
saw cutting, cut to size plate, sheared to size sheet and more
We Offer a Variety of Quality Production Cutting Services
Our Metal Shapes
In our extensive inventory we carry rounds, flats, hexes, squares, angles (equal and unequal leg), sheet (both 2B and #4 polished), pipe, plate and all varieties of tubing (round, square and rectangular). If not in stock, we can locate it for you.
Industries Served
We have 9 trucks and offer delivery to the Chicagoland area, Wisconsin and the Midwest region. Material that is in stock from either warehouse can be pulled and delivered the next day. Will calls can be ready the same day the order is placed and usually within a few hours. In special situations delivery may even be possible the same day the order is placed.
