Neil Metals, one of India’s prominent manufacturers and exporters based in Kolkata, provides Stainless Steel 303 Round Bars and Rods with superior machinability and corrosion resistance. SS 303 round bars, specially manufactured for free-machining use, are specifically suitable for fabricating precision parts on a high volume basis. As a company that is committed to quality, accuracy, and timely supply, Neil Metals serves industries like automotive, electronics, mechanical engineering, and general manufacturing, qualifying them to be a reliable supplier in the domestic and global market.
Stainless Steel 303 Round Bars and Rods are austenitic stainless steel alloys consisting mainly of 17–19% chromium, 8–10% nickel, and sulfur (approximately 0.15–0.35%) added to improve machinability. This grade provides a tensile strength of approximately 620 MPa and a yield strength of about 310 MPa. Although sulfur addition decreases corrosion resistance by a little bit compared to 304, it significantly enhances ease of machining without any loss of mechanical performance. SS 303 also has good oxidation and scaling resistance in mild atmospheric and chemical environments.
| Specifications | ASTM A276, A479 / ASME SA276, SA479 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | ASTM, ASME |
| Range | 3.17 MM TO 350 MM DIA |
| Diameter | 25mm to 152m |
| Length | 1 to 6 Meters, Custom Cut Lengths |
| Finish | Bright, Polish & Black |
| Form | Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Wire (Coil Form), Wiremesh, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc., |
| Condition | Cold Drawn & Polished Cold Drawn |
| CHEMICAL COMPOSITION | |
|---|---|
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ASTM |
A582 |
|
UNS |
S30300 |
|
Type |
303 |
|
Carbon (%) |
0.15 |
|
Manganese (%) |
2 |
|
Phosphorous (%) |
0.2 |
|
Sulfur (%) |
0.15 min |
|
Silicon, Max (%) |
1 |
|
Chromium (%) |
17.0-19.0 |
|
Nickel (%) |
8.0-10.0 |
|
Molybden (%) |
— |
|
Selenium (%) |
— |
|
Other Elements (%) |
— |
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 8.0 g/cm3 | 1400 °C (2550 °F) | Psi – 85,000 | Psi – 45,000 | 50% |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS |
| SS 303 | 1.4305 | S30300 | SUS 303 |






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