Rashid Metals, located in Muscat, Oman, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of premium stainless steel products, with a particular focus on Stainless Steel 303 Hex Bars and Rods. Renowned for their precision, durability, and unwavering quality, Rashid Metals ensures that their products not only meet international standards but also perform reliably across a variety of industries. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, the company offers robust and corrosion-resistant stainless steel solutions. Trusted throughout Oman and beyond, Rashid Metals has built a reputation as a reliable supplier, providing high-performance Stainless Steel 303 Hex Bars and Rods that are designed for long-lasting industrial applications.
These Stainless Steel 303 Hex Bars and Rods are primarily made up of 17–19% chromium, 8–10% nickel, and 0.15–0.35% sulfur, along with trace amounts of carbon, manganese, and silicon. This free-machining austenitic stainless steel is known for its excellent machinability, good corrosion resistance, and impressive strength. In terms of mechanical properties, it boasts a tensile strength of about 520 MPa, a yield strength of around 215 MPa, and an elongation of nearly 40%. The blend of toughness, workability, and oxidation resistance makes Stainless Steel 303 Hex Bars and Rods perfect for precision engineering components, fasteners, and applications that require easy machining without sacrificing durability.
Dimensions : ASTM, ASME
Standard : ASTM / ASME SA A276, A479, ASTM A493
Length : Random, Fix & Cut Length
Size : 20MM to 150MM
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N |
| Stainless Steel 303 | 0.15 max | 2 max | 1 max | 0.20 max | 0.15 min | 17.0-19.0 | – | 8 – 10 |
| Element | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation | Reduction in Area | Hardness |
| SS 303 | Psi – 85,000 | Psi – 45,000 | 50% | 55% | Rb 180 |
| Element | Density, lb/in3 | Modulus of Elasticity, psi | Linear Expansion, 68-212°F, /°F | Thermal Conductivity, Btu/ft hr°F | Heat Capacity, Btu/lb°F | Electrical Resistivity, Ω-inch |
| SS 303 | 0.285 | 29 x 106 | 9.4 x 10-6 | 8.7 | 0.12 | 27.6 x 10-6 |
| HEXAGONS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size(mm) | WT PER FEET IN KGS | WT PER MTR IN KGS |
| 16 | 0.55 | 1.79 |
| 18 | 0.69 | 2.27 |
| 20 | 0.85 | 2.80 |
| 22 | 1.03 | 3.39 |
| 25 | 1.33 | 4.38 |
| 28 | 1.67 | 5.49 |
| 30 | 1.92 | 6.30 |
| 32 | 2.19 | 7.17 |
| 36 | 2.77 | 9.07 |
| 38 | 3.08 | 10.11 |
| 40 | 3.41 | 11.20 |
| 45 | 4.32 | 14.18 |
| 50 | 5.34 | 17.50 |
| 56 | – | – |
| 60 | – | – |
| 65 | – | – |
| 70 | – | – |
| 75 | – | – |
| 80 | – | – |
| 90 | – | – |
| 100 | – | – |
Stainless Steel 303 offers excellent machinability due to sulfur addition, good corrosion resistance, high toughness, and decent strength. It's ideal for precision machining, retaining mechanical properties while being easily cut.
Stainless Steel 303 has superior machinability due to added sulfur but slightly reduced corrosion resistance compared to 304 or 316. It balances easy machining with moderate corrosion resistance for non-critical environments.
Common finishes for Stainless Steel 303 hex bars/rods include polished, brushed, and matte finishes. Treatments like passivation improve corrosion resistance, while electropolishing enhances durability and appearance. Protective coatings and bead blasting offer additional surface refinement options.
These bars and rods are commonly used in situations that demand high machinability and moderate corrosion resistance. They are perfect for crafting bolts, nuts, screws, shafts, and precision components in the automotive, engineering, and machinery sectors. Moreover, they are well-suited for both decorative and functional elements in construction, food processing equipment, and marine applications, where ease of machining and durability are key. Their outstanding combination of workability, strength, and corrosion resistance makes Stainless Steel 303 Hex Bars and Rods a versatile and dependable choice for industrial needs.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Rashid Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Muscat, OMAN
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