Buying focus for 304 / 304L Stainless Steel
The most broadly used stainless family, available in a wide range of diameters, finishes, forms, and certification levels.
Specify the 304 round bar you need
- Grade: copy 304, 304L or the exact dual-certification requirement from your drawing or purchase specification. Flag any proposed alternative for your technical reviewer.
- Dimensions: give the diameter, acceptance range, bar or cut length, and quantity.
- Finish: identify the required processing route, surface finish and straightness limits rather than leaving them implicit.
- Documents and delivery: list the required material records, destination ZIP code and requested delivery date.
Use the ASTM A484 round-bar tolerance guide to organize dimensional questions. Send a 304 / 304L round-bar RFQ; availability and the supplied specification are confirmed for the individual request.
UNSUNS S30400 / S30403
FamilyGeneral-purpose austenitic stainless
Sourcing focusBroad availability, exact form, and a practical sourcing route
Conditions, finishes, and applications
Common conditions and routes
- Cold finished
- Turned, ground & polished (TG&P)
- Centerless ground
- 304L low-carbon grade
Typical applications
- General machined components
- Food equipment
- Fasteners
- Industrial hardware
Diameter pages for 304 / 304L Stainless Steel
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Regional sourcing from the Chicago desk
Exact Bar evaluates stocked and source-to-order routes for Chicago, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana buyers. There is no minimum order. Current availability, source location, conversion steps, requested documentation, and delivery timing are confirmed in writing for the specific requirement.