Stainless Round Tube
304 stainless steel round tube is a good, general all-purpose material. It has good corrosion resistant properties, is easily machinable, weldable, and can be polished. It is also sought after because of its strength, ductility, minimum maintenance, and visual appeal.
The most versatile and widely used grade of stainless steel is 304 which contains large amounts of nickel and chromium making it highly corrosion resistant. Like that of 304 stainless, 316 stainless also contains large amounts of chromium and nickel and is used in applications where corrosion resistance is required, especially in marine environments and chemical processing plants.
304 is typically the better stainless option when formability is required or when price is a determining factor. 316 stainless is typically a better stainless option when the environment will contain high amounts of corrosive elements, if the material will be exposed to moisture or water, or when greater strength is required.
The most versatile and widely used grade of stainless steel is 304 which contains large amounts of nickel and chromium making it highly corrosion resistant. Like that of 304 stainless, 316 stainless also contains large amounts of chromium and nickel and is used in applications where corrosion resistance is required, especially in marine environments and chemical processing plants.
304 is typically the better stainless option when formability is required or when price is a determining factor. 316 stainless is typically a better stainless option when the environment will contain high amounts of corrosive elements, if the material will be exposed to moisture or water, or when greater strength is required.
Stainless Steel Round Tube Features:
- 304 stainless round tube is stocked in diameters ranging from .188” to 3” and in wall thicknesses ranging from .028 up to .120.
- Available Stock Lengths: 10’ or 20’
- Measured by Diameter x Wall Thickness x Length
- Typical Applications Include: Projects that are exposed to the elements including plumbing, medical and hygienic environments, industrial equipment, kitchens and food processing plants, manufacturing of musical instruments, modern construction, and automotive applications.
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