Luois Metals offers Stainless Steel 202 bars and rods from Houston, providing a cost-effective, high-strength austenitic alloy with a lower nickel content than 304. Ideal for decorative, engineering, and structural uses, 202 stainless is produced to ASTM A276/A479 specifications in polished and cold-drawn conditions. Our inventory includes multiple diameters and tempers, supported by precision cutting and full documentation. Luois Metals provides value and sound assistance for industrial and architectural customers looking for a stainless steel solution with good finish and good mechanical outcomes.
Steel 202 has ~17–19% chromium, ~4–6% nickel, ~7–10% manganese, with nitrogen ~0.25%–0.30%. Tensile strength is 600–800 MPa and yield strength is approximately 275–450 MPa. Elongation is ~35%, and hardness ~217 HB. The alloy demonstrates moderate corrosion resistance for indoor and mild outdoor conditions. Not for severe chemical exposure. Conforms to ASTM A276 / A479 specifications in cold-finished/stainless bar shapes.
| Description | 202 Stainless Steel Round bar (hot rolled & cold rolled) | |
| Length | 1 To 6 Meters, Custom Cut Length | |
| Surface | Pickled, Black, Bright, Polishing, Blasting, etc | |
| Standard | ASTM A276, A484, A479, A580, A582, JIS G4303, JIS G4311, DIN 1654-5, DIN 17440, GB/T 1220 | |
| Specifications | Round bar | Diameter: 3mm~ 800mm |
| Angle bar | Size: 3mm* 20mm* 20mm~ 12mm* 100mm* 100mm | |
| Square bar | Size: 4mm* 4mm~ 100mm* 100mm | |
| Flat bar | Thickness: 2mm~ 100mm | |
| Width: 10mm~ 500mm | ||
| Hexagonal | Size: 2mm~ 100mm | |
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|---|---|
|
Iron, Fe |
68 |
|
Chromium, Cr |
17- 19 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
7.50-10 |
|
Nickel, Ni |
4-6 |
|
Silicon, Si |
≤ 1 |
|
Nitrogen, N |
≤ 0.25 |
|
Carbon, C |
≤ 0.15 |
|
Phosphorous, P |
≤ 0.060 |
|
Sulfur, S |
≤ 0.030 |
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|---|---|---|
|
Tensile strength |
515 MPa |
74694 psi |
|
Yield strength |
275 MPa |
39900 psi |
|
Elastic modulus |
207 GPa |
30000 ksi |
|
Poisson’s ratio |
0.27-0.30 |
0.27-0.30 |
|
Elongation at break |
40% |
40% |
Stainless Steel 202 bars and rods are available in various forms, including round, square, flat, hexagonal, and threaded, each suited for different industrial applications like construction, automotive, and manufacturing.
You can buy high-quality Stainless Steel 202 bars and rods in the USA from trusted suppliers like Louis Metals, known for providing durable, corrosion-resistant products for diverse industrial applications.
Yes, many suppliers, including Louis Metals, offer custom sizes and polishes for Stainless Steel 202 bars and rods, tailored to meet specific industrial requirements and project specifications.
202 stainless bars and rods are also utilized in kitchen appliances, handrails, architectural trim, fasteners, and decoration hardware where appearance and economy are concerns. They‘re also utilized in automotive interior trim parts, furniture parts, and building structural supports. They’re used in industrial components like axle shafts, drive shafts, and mechanical components not subject to harsh corrosion. They possess high tensile strength and a bright polished finish, making them ideal for decorative and structural engineering uses. 202 provides an economic substitute for 304 with similar aesthetics and mechanical properties.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
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