303 Stainless Steel Bars Manufacturer

What are 303 Stainless Steel Bars?

303 stainless steel bars are austenitic stainless steel bars specially formulated with added sulfur to improve machinability. While it offers slightly reduced corrosion resistance compared to SS 304, SS 303 is widely used for precision machining applications, especially in automotive, aerospace, electronics, and industrial equipment.

303 Stainless Steel Bars Specifications

Property Specification
Material Grade SS 303
UNS Number S30300
EN / WNR 1.4305 / X8CrNiS18-9
Shapes Available Round, Square, Hexagonal, Flat
Size Range 5mm – 200mm
Length Up to 6 meters (Custom lengths available)
Surface Finish Bright, Peeled, Ground, Polished
Manufacturing Process Cold Drawn, Centerless Ground, Precision Machined
Tensile Strength 500 – 750 MPa
Yield Strength 190 – 300 MPa
Hardness 85 – 95 HRB
Standards ASTM A582, ASME SA479, EN 10088
Types of 303 Stainless Steel Bars

303 Stainless Steel Bar Chemical Composition

Element % Composition
Carbon (C) 0.10 max
Manganese (Mn) 2.00 max
Silicon (Si) 1.00 max
Chromium (Cr) 17.0 – 19.0
Nickel (Ni) 8.0 – 10.0
Sulfur (S) 0.15 – 0.35
Phosphorus (P) 0.20 max

Mechanical Properties of 303 Stainless Steel Bars

Property Value
Tensile Strength 500 – 750 MPa
Yield Strength 190 – 300 MPa
Elongation 35% (min)
Hardness 85 – 95 HRB

Applications of 303 Stainless Steel Bars

SS 303 bars are the go-to choice for high-speed machining, making them ideal for:

Construction & Infrastructure

Automotive & Transportation

Marine & Offshore

Aerospace & Defence

Oil & Gas Industry

Manufacturing & Industrial Machinery

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