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Stainless Steel 303 Wire Rods are produced in compliance with internationally recognized standards that ensure material quality, mechanical reliability, and chemical consistency. ASTM specifications such as ASTM A276 and ASTM A479 commonly govern stainless steel bars and wire rods used in industrial and pressure applications. These standards define chemical composition, tensile strength, yield strength, and mechanical testing requirements. ASME grades equivalent to ASTM standards are widely used in pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and power generation equipment where certified stainless steel materials are required. Compliance with these standards ensures Stainless Steel 303 wire rods perform reliably in demanding industrial environments.
Steel products such as bars, pipes, tubes, plates, sheets, and coils are classified according to international standards to ensure global compatibility and quality assurance. Organizations including ASTM, ASME, EN, DIN, JIS, and ISO define material grades, dimensional tolerances, mechanical properties, and testing procedures for steel products used in engineering and industrial construction. Stainless steel materials are typically identified by their grade numbers, chemical composition, and product form. For example, wire rods, round bars, and hex bars are categorized differently from pipes and tubes even when produced from the same alloy grade. These standardization systems allow engineers, procurement teams, and manufacturers worldwide to specify stainless steel materials accurately for structural engineering, pressure equipment, fabrication, and mechanical design.
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Request Latest Price & Stock AvailabilityStainless Steel 303 Wire Rods are available according to the listed specifications, standards, dimensions, diameter ranges, bar sizes, wire dimensions, lengths and forms provided below.
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Specifications | ASTM A276, A580 / ASME SA276, SA580 |
| Standards | DIN, ASTM, ASME, BS and all International Standards |
| Dimensions | EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI |
| Diameter | Outside Diameter in the range of 4mm to 500mm |
| Width | 1m to 48″ |
| Hex Bars | 18mm – 57mm (11/16″ to 2-3/4″) |
| Square Bars | 18mm – 47mm (11/16″ to 1-3/4″) |
| Flat Bars | 1/2” to 10” in the thickness range of 2mm to 150mm |
| Wire Length | Max 12000 mm |
| Wire Mesh Length | 30m to 100″ |
| Wire Diameter | 5.5 – 400 mm |
| Length | 1 to 6 Meters, Custom Cut Lengths |
| Form | Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging, Wire Mesh, Hexagonal Wiremesh, Welding Wiremesh, Netting Wiremesh, Woven Wiremesh, Spring Steel wire mesh, Square Wiremesh Etc |
Stainless Steel 303 Wire Rods are specified with the standards, dimensions, size ranges, lengths and forms listed in the supplied specification data.
The chemical composition of Stainless Steel 303 Wire Rods is represented by the specified values for carbon, chromium, manganese, nickel, phosphorus, sulfur and silicon.
| Grade | C | Cr | Mn | Ni | P | S | Si |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 303 | .15 max | 17.0- 19.0 | 2.0 max | 8.0 -10.0 | 0.20 max | .15 min | 1.00 max |
The table above presents the chemical composition values supplied for SS 303 Wire Rods, including carbon, chromium, manganese, nickel, phosphorus, sulfur and silicon.
The mechanical properties of Stainless Steel 303 Wire Rods include tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, reduction in area and hardness values as provided below.
| Element | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation | Reduction in Area | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 303 | Psi – 85,000 | Psi – 45,000 | 50% | 55% | Rb 180 |
The table presents the tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, reduction in area and hardness values supplied for Stainless Steel 303 Wire Rods.