Latham Steel, located in Hamilton, New Zealand, has earned a solid reputation as a reliable manufacturer and supplier of Stainless Steel Square Bars and Rods. They focus on delivering top-notch products that are built for strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion. Each bar and rod is crafted to exact specifications, ensuring consistent quality and dependable performance across a variety of industrial uses. With a strong commitment to rigorous quality control and adherence to international standards, Latham Steel guarantees that every product is designed for long-lasting performance, making them perfect for tough environments in sectors like construction, engineering, chemical processing, and marine applications.
Typically made from 304 or 316-grade stainless steel, these Square Bars and Rods contain 16–18% chromium and 8–10% nickel, with 2–3% molybdenum in the 316 grade. This unique blend offers outstanding resistance to corrosion, pitting, and oxidation, while also maintaining impressive mechanical properties, including a tensile strength of 500–750 MPa and a yield strength of 200–400 MPa. Additionally, stainless steel bars and rods are known for their high toughness, ductility, and stability across a wide range of temperatures, making them suitable for both structural and precision applications.
| Grade List | All Grades |
|---|---|
| Bar Finishing | Bright, Polish, Square Round Bar |
| Otder Services | Machining, Centreless Grinding, Heat Treatment, Polish, Rolling, Anneling, Pickling, Forging, Cutting, Bending |
| Element | C | Cr | Mn | Ni | P | S | Si |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 304 | 8.0 – 11.0 | 18.0 – 20.0 | 2.0 max | 8.0 – 11.0 | 0.045 max | 0.03 max | 1.0 max |
| SS 304L | 8.0 – 11.0 | 18.0 – 20.0 | 2.0 max | 8.0 – 12.0 | 0.045 max | 0.03 max | 1.0 max |
| SS 316 | 0.08 | 18.0 | 2.00 | 14.0 | 0.045 max | 0.03 max | 0.75 max |
| SS 316L | 0.08 | 18.0 | 2.00 | 14.0 | 0.045 max | 3.00 max | 0.10 max |
| Grade | 304 | 304L | 316 | 316L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elongation | % | 40 | 45 | 40 | 40 |
| Tensile Strength | MPa | 515 | 500-700 | 515 | 485 |
| Density | g/cm³ | 7.93 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Yield Strength | MPa | 205 | 175 | 205 | 170 |
| Diameter or Width | Weight per meter | Sectional Area | Perimeter |
|---|---|---|---|
| mm | kg | cm² | cm |
| 20 | 314 | 4.00 | 8.0 |
| 22 | 3.80 | 4.84 | 8,8 |
| 18 | 2.54 | 3.24 | 7.2 |
| 25 | 4.91 | 6.25 | 10.0 |
| 10 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 40 |
| 11 | 0.95 | 1.21 | 4.4 |
| 12 | 1.13 | 1.44 | 4.8 |
| 6.0 | 0.28 | 0.36 | 2.4 |
| 7.0 | 0.38 | 0.49 | 2.8 |
| 8.0 | 0.50 | 0.64 | 3.2 |
| 14 | 1.54 | 1.96 | 5.6 |
| 16 | 2.01 | 2.56 | 6.4 |
| 5.0 | 0.20 | 0.25 | 2.0 |
| 55 | 0.24 | 0.30 | 2.2 |
| 9.0 | 0.64 | 0.81 | 3.6 |
Stainless steel square bars and rods are available in various grades, including 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 410, 420, and 17-4PH, offering diverse corrosion resistance and strength. They come in hot-rolled, cold-drawn, and polished finishes for varied applications. Sizes and specifications can be customized to meet industry requirements.
Hemi Metals is a leading manufacturer and supplier of premium-quality Stainless Steel Square Bars and Rods, catering to industrial, commercial, and personal needs across the New Zealand and worldwide.
Yes, we provide bars and rods in standard and customized dimensions and polishes to meet your specific project requirements. For more details mail us on sales@hemimetals.co.nz
You’ll find Stainless Steel Square Bars and Rods in a variety of settings, from construction and architectural projects to machinery, automotive parts, chemical processing equipment, and marine environments. They’re perfect for use as shafts, supports, fasteners, and structural frameworks that need to withstand harsh conditions. Thanks to their exceptional corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and precise dimensions, these products are the go-to choice for engineers and manufacturers looking for reliable, low-maintenance, and durable stainless steel solutions for critical industrial and structural needs.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Hemi Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Hamilton New Zealand
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