Stainless Steel 201 Bars and Rods are celebrated for their impressive strength, durability, and budget-friendly performance, making them a go-to option for a variety of industrial and commercial uses. As a low-nickel austenitic stainless steel, SS 201 boasts good toughness, formability, and wear resistance, all while being more affordable than its higher-nickel counterparts. These bars and rods feature a smooth finish and consistent mechanical properties, making them ideal for machining, fabrication, and structural applications. The combination of cost-effectiveness and reliable performance has made SS 201 a trusted material in manufacturing, construction, and general engineering fields.
Composed mainly of chromium and manganese, Stainless Steel 201 Bars and Rods have a lower nickel content compared to 304, which helps them maintain decent corrosion resistance in mild environments. They typically provide a tensile strength ranging from 515 to 750 MPa and a yield strength of about 275 MPa, ensuring they can handle significant loads. SS 201 also shows good ductility, work-hardening ability, and impact resistance, making it suitable for various machining and forming tasks. Its mechanical stability and moderate corrosion resistance make it a versatile choice for different fabrication needs.
| Specifications | ASTM A276, ASME SA276 / ASTM A479 ASME SA479 |
| Dimensions | DIN, EN, ASTM, JIS, ASME, BS, AISI |
| SS 201 Round Bars Size | 6 MM TO 100 MM |
| SS 201 Round Bars Diameter | 4mm to 100mm |
| SS 201 Round Bars Length | 1 to 6 Meters, Custom Cut Lengths |
| SS 201 Round Bars Finish | Black, Round Polished, Rough Turned, NO.4 Finish, Matt Finish, BA Finish |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Ni | N |
| SS 201 | 0.15 max | 5.5 – 7.5 | 100 max | 0.06 max | 0.03 max | 16.00-18.00 | 0.3 – 0.5 | – |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
| Tensile strength (transverse at room temperature) | 685 MPa | 99400 psi |
| Tensile strength (longitudinal at room temperature) | 696 MPa | 101000 psi |
| Yield strength (transverse at room temperature) | 292 MPa | 42400 psi |
| Yield strength (longitudinal at room temperature) | 301 MPa | 43700 psi |
| Compressive yield strength | 365 MPa | 52900 psi |
| Elastic modulus | 197 GPa | 28573 ksi |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elongation at break (longitudinal at room temperature) | 56% | 56% |
| Elongation at break (transverse at room temperature) | 62.50% | 62.50% |
| Hardness, Rockwell B (transverse at room temperature) | 85 | 85 |
| Hardness, Rockwell B (longitudinal at room temperature) | 85 | 85 |
Stainless Steel 201 bars and rods are available in various types, including round, square, flat, hexagonal, threaded, and polished, catering to diverse industrial applications such as construction, manufacturing, and hardware.
You can buy high-quality Stainless Steel 201 bars and rods in the New Zealand from reputable suppliers like Hemi Metals, known for offering durable, corrosion-resistant products for various industrial applications.
Yes, many suppliers, including Hemi Metals, offer custom sizes and polishes for Stainless Steel 201 bars and rods, tailored to meet specific project requirements and industrial applications.
These bars and rods are commonly found in architectural structures, kitchenware, utensils, decorative trims, and furniture manufacturing, thanks to their attractive appearance and strength. They’re also utilized in automotive parts, railway coaches, storage racks, appliances, and light structural applications. In the engineering and fabrication sectors, SS 201 Bars and Rods are used for brackets, frames, shafts, and welded assemblies. Their durability, cost-effectiveness, and reliable performance make them a popular choice for both industrial projects and consumer products.
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