304 Stainless Steel Round Rod

From Bar to Component

Shafts and axles. Valve stems. Pump sleeves. Fastener blanks. Gear and sprocket stock. Food processing machine frames. Architectural handrail cores. The 304 stainless steel round rod is where all of these start — a reliable, machinable blank that your shop turns into the finished part. Ji lai da ships factory-direct from China, supplier to distributors and OEMs worldwide. FOB, CIF, DDP terms available. Material test certificates per EN 10204 3.1 included with every lot. ISO 9001 + 4 additional certifications on the production line.

FAQ

Q1: Why choose 304 over 316 for round rod?

A: Cost. 304 is typically 20–30% cheaper than 316 for the same size. If your environment doesn't involve chlorides or acids — indoor structural parts, general machine components, food contact with neutral pH — 304 does the job at lower material cost.

Q2: What surface options do you offer?

A: Three conditions: as-forged (black surface, widest tolerance), rough-turned or peeled (clean metallic surface, moderate tolerance), and bright-drawn (smooth reflective finish, h9 tolerance). Price increases with each step — match the condition to how much machining you plan to do.

Q3: Can you cut to length before shipping?

A: Yes. Standard bar length is around 500 mm for our forging size, but we can cut to any length you need. For very long pieces, we may need to adjust the forging plan — just specify at RFQ stage.

Q4: Is the rod magnetic?

A: 304 is austenitic and essentially non-magnetic in annealed condition. Cold drawing can introduce slight magnetism from martensite formation at the surface, but it's minimal. If you need zero magnetism, specify annealed after drawing.

Q5: How quickly can you ship stock sizes?

A: Standard diameters in 304 are often available within 2–3 weeks. Custom sizes or special surface conditions add forging and processing time — we'll give you a realistic schedule with the quote.