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Metal bars are lengths of material in a range of forms suitable for use in a wide range of applications. Construction and fabrication industries are some of the most common uses for metal bars and use a wide range of materials and forms in industrial and everyday use products.

Metal rods are specially formed pieces of metal and alloy that are shaped into a rod-like aesthetic hence the name. Metal rods are commonly used to support a range of applications such as within masonry structures.

### Types of Metal Bars?

Available in four common forms, metal bar is a versatile material for fabrication and machining.

- **Square Bar** – A length of bar with equal width and height dimensions.
- **Rectangular Bar** – A length of bar with different width and height dimensions.
- **Round Bar** – Also known as Metal Rod, the round bar is typically measured by its diameter referring to the widest dimension across the cross-section of the bar.
- **Hexagonal Bar** – More commonly known as a Hex bar, the hexagonal bar is a length of six-sided bar with its diameter measured across two opposing flat faces. This unit of measure is referred to as AC for Across Flats.

### Types of Metal Rods?

Available in different forms these products can be split out into different types due to the nature of their makeup.

- **Ferrous metal rods** - These are made up of ferrous metals and alloys which happen to be iron-based and are popular due to their high levels of hardening and property alloying elements.
- **Nonferrous metal rods** - These types are rods that contain no form of iron metal or alloy, these products have a range of benefits depending on the types of metal used in the makeup.

Also available in a range of materials, our range of metal bars and rods can accommodate any application. Our bars and rods can be found in:

- Aluminium
- Steel Stainless
- Steel
- Brass
- Bronze
- Gunmetal Copper


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Key steel also known as keysteel or key bar, it comes supplied in 330mm lengths. The square bar offers a chromate finish on zinc making it suitable for indoor and outdoor use as it has good protection against corrosion. The key steel bar conforms to the British standard BS 46: Part 1 1958; BS 4235: Part 1 1972. The metal bars are available in both metric and imperial individual sizes or as assorted packs.<h2>Key Steel Square Bar</h2>Typical key steel applications include general engineering for instance coupling, part of the installation of industrial wheels, plain and parallel keys as well as taper bushes.

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Silver steel is a commonly used tool steel found in a range of applications such as screwdrivers, punches, engraving tools along with a range of knife blades. Although silver steel does not contain any actual Silver in its alloy, its name comes from is highly polished appearance making it both strong and aesthetically pleasing.Available in a range of sizes both in diameter and in length. Unlike mild steel, Silver Steel can be hardened due to its higher carbon content making it great for applications requiring a more durable material.

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Stainless steel rods, commonly known as Stainless steel round bar, is a raw form material used in applications such as construction, engineering and DIY to name a few. Its durable, high tensile strength and attractive appearance make it both reliable and aesthetically pleasing making it ideal for practical purposes in public spaces. Along with these traits, stainless steel rods offer a low-maintenance, corrosion-resistant material suitable for a wide range of jobs.<h2>What Are Stainless Steel Grades?</h2>The grade of stainless steel refers to its make-up and suitability for applications such as surgical or culinary grade.303S31 -The easiest to machine of the stainless steel grades, 303S31 includes sulphur in its composition also meaning its toughness and resistance to corrosion are slightly lower.304S31 - Also known as 1.4301 is suitable for a range of applications, it is essentially non-magnetic and is good for welding with/without the use of fillers as well as being easy to machine.316 - Found to be the second most common grade of stainless steel, 316 is similar to 304 stainless but has a slightly higher molybdenum percentage meaning it is slightly more resistant to corrosion.316S31 - Similar to standard 316, 316S31 stainless has a standard carbon makeup with lower molybdenum.Stainless steel rods and round bars can be found in a range of diameters and lengths each with various grades.

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A range of bright mild steel rods supplied in 1m lengths. The steel rods can be heat treated, welded, or machined. High-quality material with approved accreditations of British standards, includes BS970:1983:080A15 offering a durable mild steel round bar. It is very practical simply cut to size, drill or even weld. Offered in a variety of different diameters ranging from 6mm to 50mm.<h2>Mild Steel Rods</h2>Mild Steel is ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications The mild steel rod is suitable for case hardening and welding. Mild steel round bar is an economical choice for most assemblies such as construction, domestic, DIY, industrial and commercial. Widely used in engineering the rods can be constructed into coupling, gauges, shafts, punches, dowels, mandrels and spindles.

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Metal bars are used for applications in a wide range of areas including engineering, construction and DIY. Metal bars are available in a range of materials all with their own features, benefits and properties. Materials include Aluminium, Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass, Key Steel as well as Tool Steel. The steel bar types vary from square bar, flat bar, hexagonal bar to rectangular bar form. Their sizes include imperial and metric measurements in various lengths.<h2>Metal Bars Material Grade</h2>Material grades and Standards are given to a range of metals such as aluminium and stainless steel. The Grades / Standards are used throughout the world they define the structure of the metal and classify the properties like their strength.

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Used in a wide range of construction applications, stainless steel bar lengths offer high tensile strength and are a durable and long-lasting option. Stainless steel bars have the same fundamental properties as regular mild steel bars but feature higher chromium content within the material itself. This added content provides a protective layer on the material to prevent corrosion and staining, however, this added benefit makes the material slightly weaker than mild steel due to lower carbon content and means the material has a slightly lower hardness level in comparison to mild steel.When buying stainless steel bar form consider height and width dimensions depending on the shape you require whether it is a rectangular/ flat bar or square bar. The stainless steel bars offer different grade types with many sizes in both metric and imperial bar lengths.

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Steel rods offer a selection of silver steel, stainless steel and mild steel material. The round steel bars are of high-quality material with approved accreditations of British and European standards. The durable solid steel round bars can be heat treated, welded, or machined and are used indoors and outdoors.Stainless steel rods are extremely versatile often used in chemical engineering, food production and heavy duty construction and industrial applications. This is due to it being highly resistant to heat and corrosion.Mild steel rod is ideal in case hardening and welding. Mild steel rods suit assemblies in commercial, DIY, construction and industrial fields.Silver steel rod like the other steel rods comes supplied either individually or in lots. They have metric and imperial diameters with a range of different lengths.Widely used in engineering the rods can be constructed into coupling, gauges, shafts, punches, dowels, mandrels and spindles.

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