Latham Steel, located in Hamilton, New Zealand, has built a solid reputation as a reliable manufacturer and supplier of Stainless Steel 317 Square Bars and Rods. They offer top-notch materials designed for outstanding corrosion resistance, strength, and durability. Stainless Steel 317, enriched with molybdenum, is an austenitic grade that excels in resisting pitting, crevice corrosion, and chemical attacks, making it perfect for tough industrial settings. Latham Steel guarantees that each square bar and rod adheres to strict international standards, ensuring precise dimensions, consistent quality, and long-lasting performance across various industries, including chemical processing, petrochemical, marine engineering, and pharmaceuticals.
These Stainless Steel 317 Square Bars and Rods contain about 18–20% chromium, 11–15% nickel, and 3–4% molybdenum, which boosts their resistance to chloride-rich and acidic environments. On the mechanical side, 317 boasts a tensile strength ranging from 515 to 750 MPa, a yield strength of 205 to 450 MPa, along with excellent ductility and toughness. The square shape makes fabrication a breeze, ensuring uniform structural integrity and precise machining, which is ideal for both structural and high-performance industrial applications.
Stainless Steel 317 Square Bars Specification :
Dimensions : ASTM, ASME
Standard : ASTM / ASME SA A582, A276, A564, ASTM A484, 484M
Surface : hrap, hot rolled pickled or sand blasting finished, cold drawn, polished, hairline
Size : Tolerance: H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12
| Element | C | Cr | Mn | Ni | P | S | Si |
| SS 317 | 0.08 max. | 18.0 – 20.0 | 2.00 max. | 11.0 – 14.0 | 0.045 max. | 0.03 max. | 1.00 max. |
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 8.0 g/cm3 | 1400 °C (2550 °F) | Psi ” 75000, MPa ” 515 | Psi ” 30000, MPa ” 205 | 35 % |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS |
| SS 317 | 1.4449 | S31700 |
| SQUARES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size(mm) | WT PER FEET IN KGS | WT PER MTR IN KGS |
| 16 | 0.62 | 2.05 |
| 18 | 0.79 | 2.59 |
| 20 | 0.76 | 2.49 |
| 22 | 1.18 | 3.87 |
| 25 | 1.52 | 5.00 |
| 28 | 1.91 | 6.27 |
| 30 | 2.19 | 7.20 |
| 32 | 2.50 | 8.19 |
| 36 | 3.16 | 10.37 |
| 38 | 3.52 | 11.55 |
| 40 | 3.90 | 12.80 |
| 45 | 4.94 | 16.20 |
| 50 | 6.10 | 20.00 |
| 56 | 7.65 | 25.08 |
| 60 | – | – |
| 65 | – | – |
| 70 | – | – |
| 75 | – | – |
| 80 | – | – |
| 90 | – | – |
| 100 | – | – |
Yes, Stainless Steel 317 square bars can be welded using conventional welding methods. However, pre-heating and post-weld heat treatment may be required to avoid cracking.
Yes, Stainless Steel 317 square rods can be heat-treated, typically through solution annealing. However, they are not hardenable by heat treatment like some other stainless steels.
Stainless Steel 317 Square Bars offer excellent corrosion resistance, particularly against chlorides and acids, along with high strength and durability. They are widely used in chemical, petrochemical, and food processing industries.
You’ll find Stainless Steel 317 Square Bars and Rods commonly used in chemical and petrochemical plants, desalination systems, marine components, pharmaceutical equipment, heat exchangers, pump shafts, and fasteners that face corrosive or demanding conditions. Their unique blend of high corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and dimensional accuracy guarantees long-term reliability, minimal maintenance, and consistent performance. Engineers and manufacturers often turn to 317 square bars and rods for critical applications that demand durable, high-performance stainless steel solutions.






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