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Polished bright surface 316 Stainless Steel Round Bar

316 Stainless Steel Round Bar Overview

316 Stainless Steel Round Bar is a molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel bar offering good corrosion resistance for marine, chemical, food-processing, pharmaceutical and general engineering applications.

This product page focuses on 316 round bars supplied with bright, polished, ground, peeled and other precision surface conditions. SAKY STEEL can supply customized diameters, lengths, tolerances and downstream processing according to the required application.

316 Round Bar Quick Information

Grade: 316 / UNS S31600

Reference Standards: ASTM A276 / ASTM A479 Product Form: Stainless Steel Round Bar Surface: Bright / Polished / Ground / Peeled / Turned Production: Cold Drawn / Hot Rolled / Forged Length: Standard Length / Cut Length / Customized Tolerance: H9 / H11 / H13 / K9 / K11 / K13 or Agreed Requirement Documentation: MTC / Dimensional Inspection / Third-Party Testing as Required Request 316 Round Bar Quote

316 Stainless Steel Bright Round Bar Product Show

The following original product video shows representative stainless steel bright round bar surface and product condition.

316 Stainless Steel Round Bar Specifications

Item Specification
Grade 316 / UNS S31600
Reference Standards ASTM A276 / ASTM A479 and Agreed Customer Specification
Technology Cold Drawn / Hot Rolled / Forged
Diameter Custom Diameter According to Production Route and Requirement
Length 5800 / 6000 mm / Fixed Length / Cut-to-Size
Surface Finish Bright / Polished / Ground / Peeled / Turned / Pickled
Tolerance H9 / H11 / H13 / K9 / K11 / K13 or Agreed Requirement
Processing Saw Cutting / Grinding / Polishing / Turning / Machining

Bright, Polished & Ground 316 Round Bar

Surface Characteristic Typical Use
Bright Clean cold-finished surface with improved dimensional consistency Fasteners, shafts and precision components
Polished Refined surface for improved appearance and smoothness Food, pharmaceutical and decorative components
Ground Precision-ground diameter and consistent surface Shafts and precision machining
Peeled / Turned Outer scale and surface imperfections mechanically removed Machining stock and larger-diameter bars

316 Series Stainless Steel Bar Grade Reference

Grade Werkstoff UNS JIS EN
316 1.4401 / 1.4436 S31600 SUS 316 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 / X3CrNiMo17-13-3
316L 1.4404 / 1.4435 S31603 SUS 316L X2CrNiMo17-12-2 / X2CrNiMo18-14-3
316H 1.4401 S31609 SUS 316H High-carbon 316 variant
316Ti 1.4571 S31635 SUS 316Ti X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2

316 Stainless Steel Chemical Composition

Grade C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo
316 ≤0.08 ≤2.00 ≤1.00 ≤0.045 ≤0.030 16.00–18.00 10.00–14.00 2.00–3.00

Chemical composition should be confirmed against the applicable product standard and the batch-specific material certificate.

Typical 316 Stainless Steel Mechanical Properties

Property Reference Value
Density Approx. 8.0 g/cm³
Tensile Strength Approx. 515 MPa minimum reference
Yield Strength Approx. 205 MPa minimum reference
Elongation Approx. 35% reference

Mechanical-property requirements vary with bar diameter, production condition and applicable specification.

Precision Diameter & Surface Processing

Cold Drawing Improved dimensional control Centerless Grinding Precision diameter preparation Polishing Smooth decorative surface Cut-to-Length Fixed machining blanks

316 Round Bar Inspection & Quality Control

Inspection Item Purpose
Dimensional Inspection Diameter, tolerance, straightness and length verification
Chemical Analysis Verify grade chemistry and material traceability
Tensile Test Tensile strength, yield strength and elongation
Hardness Mechanical-condition verification when required
UT / PT / PMI Additional inspection according to order requirements
Corrosion Testing Available when specified by applicable standard or project requirement

TÜV Rheinland 316 Stainless Steel Bar Test Report

An independent tensile test was performed by TÜV Rheinland (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. on an actual 316 stainless steel bar sample supplied by SAKY STEEL. The report provides batch-specific third-party verification of tensile properties.

Test Report No. 01 220 CHN/T-2603386
Sample Stainless Steel Bar
Material 316
Testing Period June 15–22, 2026
Test Method ASTM A370-24a Control Method C

Actual TÜV Tensile Test Results

Test Item Actual Result
Tensile Strength 630 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) 386 MPa
Elongation After Fracture 55% (Gauge Length G = 50 mm)
Reduction of Area 76%
Third-Party Verification The results above apply to the tested 316 stainless steel bar sample. Future production batches should be verified against their corresponding MTC or third-party inspection report.

The three pages above show the actual TÜV Rheinland test report, sample information and tensile-test results.

Applications of 316 Bright & Polished Round Bar

Shafts Precision rotating components Fasteners Bolts, studs and machined parts Marine Equipment Corrosion-resistant components
Chemical Equipment Process components Food & Pharmaceutical Smooth-finish stainless parts Precision Machining CNC turned components

316 Stainless Steel Round Bar Packaging

Packaging is selected according to bar diameter, length, surface finish and transportation requirements. Bright, polished and ground bars require suitable protection to reduce scratching and contamination during international shipment.

Related 316 / 316L Stainless Steel Round Bar

For broader information about standard 316 and 316L bar grades, sizes and applications, see our  316 / 316L Stainless Steel Round Bar  product page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a bright 316 stainless steel round bar?

A bright bar is a stainless steel bar supplied with a relatively clean and smooth processed surface compared with a conventional hot-rolled black bar.

What is the difference between bright and polished round bar?

Bright describes a processed bar surface commonly produced by drawing, peeling or related finishing, while polishing is an additional surface-finishing operation used to improve smoothness and appearance.

Can 316 round bar be centerless ground?

Yes. Centerless grinding can be reviewed for applications requiring tighter diameter control and a consistent finished surface.

Can custom diameters and tolerances be supplied?

Yes. Diameter, tolerance, straightness, finished length and surface condition can be reviewed according to production route and machining requirements.

Do you provide third-party test reports?

Yes. Third-party testing can be coordinated when required. The TÜV Rheinland report shown on this page is an actual tensile-test record for a tested 316 stainless steel bar sample.

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