- 6 leading manufacturers
- 50 additional suppliers
- 21 states and provinces
- 16 related categories
- 2 guide sections
Stainless Steel Rod Companies and Suppliers
IQS Directory provides an extensive list of stainless steel rod manufacturers and suppliers. Utilize our website to review and source stainless steel rod manufactures with our easy-to-use features which allow you to locate stainless steel rod companies that will design, engineer, and manufacturer stainless steel rod for your exact specifications. Our request for quote forms make it easy to connect with leading stainless steel rod manufacturers. View company profiles, website links, locations, phone number, product videos, product specific news articles and other production information. We are a leading manufacturer directory who will connect you with the right manufacturers whether you are looking for stainless steel rod alloys, stainless steel metal rods, or solid stainless steel rods.
Suppliers located in IL, CA, MI +18 more states
Contents (4 sections)
Leading Stainless Steel Rod Manufacturers
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| Placement No. | Manufacturer | Location | Contact | Actions | |
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| 1 | Source 21Source 21 is one of the most trusted processors and distributors of stainless steel coil and strip in the industry. We carry 300 series annealed and tempered stainless coil and strip with a focus on light gauge material, including 301, 302, 304/304L, and 316/316L, plus heat-treatable Type 410 and 420 High Carbon grades in the annealed condition, with precipitation hardening and exotic grades available. | Columbus, OH | |||
| 2 | Cada Stainless & AlloysCada Stainless & Alloys has the stainless steel that you need. We also specialize in the supply of stainless steel strips and coils, providing many finishing options, processing options, and other customization options. Check out our extensive offering of stainless steel products in our online catalog and connect with us for more information. Our company is ISO 9001:2008 certified. | Chester, NY | |||
| 3 | Metal AssociatesOur company may have started small, but we quickly grew to handle the largest aluminum orders. Our metals are made from the highest quality materials, and we pledge to offer superior service to all our customers. We don’t want customers who use us one time, we want to establish lifelong relationships with customers that last generations. Contact us for more info! | Pompton Plains, NJ | |||
| 4 | Liberty Specialty MetalsAt Liberty Specialty Metals, we are the Stainless specialists. Whether you need a small sheet for a prototype or mill runs for your yearly production, we can help. Coil/Strip, Tube/Pipe or Rod/Bar we handle it all. We currently stock stainless sheet in 304 and 316 alloys as well as welded stainless tubing in 304 and 316 for heat exchanger applications. | Livingston, NJ | |||
| 5 | Central Steel & Wire CompanyAt Central Steel & Wire Company, we provide a comprehensive selection of stainless steel products to support manufacturers, fabricators, machine shops, and industrial operations across a wide range of markets. Our company supplies stainless steel in numerous grades, forms, thicknesses, and dimensions to meet diverse production requirements, whether customers need corrosion resistance, high strength, heat resistance, or an attractive finished appearance. | Chicago, IL | |||
| 6 | Coast AluminumAt Coast Aluminum, we provide stainless steel products that support manufacturers, fabricators, machine shops, construction companies, and other industrial customers requiring dependable materials for demanding applications. Our company supplies stainless steel in a variety of grades, forms, and dimensions to accommodate structural, architectural, food processing, transportation, marine, and general manufacturing requirements. | Hayward, CA |
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Quick Answers
- How many stainless steel rod manufacturers are listed on IQS Directory?
- 6 leading manufacturers and 50 additional suppliers.
- Where are stainless steel rod manufacturers located?
- The listed suppliers are in 21 states and provinces: Illinois (10), California (7), Michigan (5), Ohio (5), Pennsylvania (4), Texas (4), New Jersey (3), Massachusetts (2), and 13 more. 1 supplier does not list a location.
- How do I get quotes from stainless steel rod suppliers?
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Stainless Steel Rods
Stainless steel rods are solid cylinders of a group of steel alloys known for their impressive resistance to wear and corrosion, even in harsh environments. Though the name rod is sometimes used interchangeably with stainless steel bars, rods most often have a circular cross-section, whereas bars can be produced in squares, hexagons, octagons, or flats.
Advantages of Stainless Steel Rods
Like bars and other stock shapes, stainless steel rods are occasionally used as the end product but more commonly are sold to manufacturers who then rework the material into the desired part or component. Melting, pressing, and rolling are commonly used to yield the desired components for variable applications across the industrial sector. The anticorrosive and hygienic properties of stainless steel make these rods popular for various items such as automotive parts, medical tools and prosthetics, marine paneling, and more. Though some other stock forms such as stainless steel sheets and plates may in some applications be closer to the finished product, rods are often preferred for their uniformity which makes consumerism, shipping, and processing predictable and efficient. It is important to consider the specific dimensions of stainless steel rods, including but not limited to the outer diameter, overall length, weight, and the impact of production processes and various performance features.
Manufacturing With Stainless Steel
Though corrosion and wear resistance are common to all stainless steel products, the specific properties of a given rod can vary considerably based on the grade of metal alloy used in its production. Stainless steel is the name given to a large group of iron ore alloys. While small amounts of carbon, nickel, molybdenum, silicone, and aluminum are present in various combinations, the essential element found in stainless steel alloys is a minimum of 10% chromium content. The chromium in the steel forms a "passivation" layer of chromium oxide on the surface of the stainless steel rod or other stainless products. The chromium oxide is self healing through minor scratches and acts as a protective layer against staining, wear, and corrosion. Many other properties of stainless steel are shared with other grades of steel, including tensile strength, high ductility, strength to weight ratio, impact and heat resistance, longevity and hardness. The workability is also an important aspect of stainless steel rods as it results in their potential to be used in countless applications. To begin with though, the iron ore alloy is heated in electric arc furnaces until it reaches the point of recrystallization allowing the mixture to homogenize. The molten material is then cast into semi-finished billets, which are formed into finished rods and cooled. Alternatively rods can be created through die casting billets and ingots through progressively smaller dies until the desired diameter is reached.