BHANSALI STAINLESS

🔧 What is an SS Flange?

A Stainless Steel Flange is a forged or cast ring used to connect pipes, valves, pumps, or other equipment in a piping system. Flanges allow for easy disassembly, cleaning, or modification.

✅ Key Features:

Corrosion-resistant

Durable under pressure & heat

Available in multiple types & sizes

Supports welding, threading, or bolting

🔩 Common Flange Types

Flange Type Description Use Case

Weld Neck (WN) Long tapered hub, welded to pipe High-pressure/temperature systems

Slip-On (SO) Slides over pipe, fillet welded inside & outside Low-pressure systems

Socket Weld (SW) Recessed connection, welded only on the outside Small-bore pipes

Threaded (TH) Screwed onto threaded pipe Low-pressure, non-welded systems

Blind (BL) Seals end of a piping line Pressure testing, pipe ends

Lap Joint (LJ) Works with stub ends, loose-fitting Systems needing frequent dismantle

Orifice / Ring Type Joint (RTJ) Grooved sealing surface for high-pressure lines Petrochemical, offshore platforms

🔧 What is an SS Circle?

An SS Circle is a flat, round disc made from stainless steel sheet or plate. It’s cut into precise circular shapes using laser cutting, plasma, or press stamping.

✅ Key Characteristics:

Excellent corrosion resistance

High strength and formability

Available in various grades, diameters, and thicknesses

Ideal for deep drawing, spinning, and pressing

📏 Available Sizes

Parameter Range

Diameter (OD) 25 mm to 1000+ mm (1" to 40"+)

Thickness 0.5 mm to 10 mm (custom up to 50 mm)

Tolerance ±0.2 mm to ±1 mm (based on process)

Surface 2B, BA, No.4, No.8, or custom-polished

🔧 What is SS Sheet?

Stainless Steel Sheet is a flat-rolled product made from stainless steel alloy, available in various grades, thicknesses, widths, and finishes.

✅ Key Qualities:

Corrosion-resistant

Formable & weldable

Durable and hygienic

Available in decorative & industrial finishes

📏 Size Range

Parameter Range

Thickness 0.3 mm to 6 mm (sheet); 6 mm+ = plate

Width 1000 mm, 1220 mm (4'), 1500 mm (5'), custom

Length 2000 mm, 2440 mm (8'), 3000 mm, or coil-cut

Tolerance As per ASTM A480 or customer requirement

🔧 What is SS Square Pipe?

An SS Square Pipe is a hollow, square-shaped pipe made from stainless steel, typically used in construction, furniture, and various industrial applications.

✅ Key Features:

Durable and corrosion-resistant

Uniform shape with smooth, consistent finish

Available in various grades for different applications

Can be welded, machined, or polished

📏 Standard Sizes and Dimensions

Size Range Dimensions

Outer Dimensions 10 mm x 10 mm to 100 mm x 100 mm

Thickness 1 mm to 5 mm (custom available)

Length 6 meters, 12 meters, or cut to size

Tolerance +/- 1% (depending on size and thickness)

✅ Custom sizes available on request.

 What is SS Seamless Pipe?

Stainless steel seamless pipe is manufactured without a weld seam, meaning it's a solid extrusion of stainless steel. It offers uniform structure and strength throughout, making it ideal for critical applications.

✅ Key Features:

No weld = no weak points

High pressure & temperature resistance

Excellent corrosion resistance

🔧 What is SS ERW Pipe?

ERW (Electric Resistance Welded) pipe is made by rolling stainless steel strips and welding the seam longitudinally using electric resistance.

✅ Key Features:

Uniform wall thickness

Good surface finish

Lower cost than seamless

High weld integrity for moderate pressures

🏗️ Typical Applications

Water supply & plumbing

Structural support in buildings

Automotive exhaust systems

Railings, gates, and decorative tubing

Food & dairy (if polished and sanitary grade)

HVAC systems

🔧 What is SS Round Bar?

An SS Round Bar is a solid, cylindrical bar made from stainless steel, available in various grades, diameters, and finishes. It’s known for:

High corrosion resistance

Good strength and toughness

Excellent machinability (depends on grade)

📏 Standard Sizes

Diameter Range Length (Typical)

3 mm – 350 mm 1 meter to 6 meters

✅ Custom cut lengths available as per order.

🧬 Common Grades

Grade Description Applications

SS 304 Most commonly used, good all-around corrosion resistance Fabrication, food industry

SS 304L Low carbon = better weldability Structural work

SS 316 Molybdenum added for chloride resistance Marine, pharma, chemical

SS 316L Low carbon version of 316 Welded pressure vessels

SS 303 Excellent machinability Precision parts

SS 410 / 420 High hardness, magnetic Tools, shafts, cutlery

SS 416 Free-machining grade Gears, bolts

Duplex / 17-4 PH Super strength + corrosion Oil & gas, aerospace

🔧 What is an SS Square Bar?

Stainless Steel Square Bar is a solid metal bar with four equal sides (square in shape). It offers excellent:

Corrosion resistance

Tensile strength

Durability

Machinability (varies by grade)

📏 Standard Sizes

Side (A × A) Length

6 mm to 150 mm 1 meter to 6 meters (typical)

1/4" to 6" (Imperial) Cut-to-length also available

🔧 Custom dimensions & tolerances available based on project requirements.

🧬 Common SS Grades

Grade Features Applications

SS 304 Most common; general corrosion resistance Fabrication, railings

SS 316 Marine-grade; resists chlorides Marine, chemical, pharma

SS 202 Economical alternative Structural, fabrication

SS 303 Excellent machinability Fasteners, components

SS 410 / 416 High strength, magnetic Shafts, tools, industrial

Duplex 2205 Super strength, high corrosion resistance Oil & gas, offshore

🛠️ Applications

Structural frames & supports

Machined parts and tools

Railings, fences, gates

Food and pharma equipment

Decorative architecture

Automotive and aerospace components

🔧 What is an SS Flat Bar?

Stainless Steel Flat Bar is a solid, rectangular-shaped bar made from stainless steel. It’s produced through hot rolling, cold drawing, or shearing from plates.

✅ Key Characteristics:

Uniform thickness and width

Excellent corrosion resistance

Good strength and machinability

Available in both mill finish and polished

📏 Standard Size Range

Property Range

Thickness 3 mm to 50 mm

Width 10 mm to 300 mm

Length 1 m to 6 m (standard: 5–6 m)

Tolerance As per ASTM/EN/IS standards

✂️ Custom sizes and cut-to-length options available.

🧬 Common Grades

Grade Description Applications

SS 304 Most widely used; general corrosion resistance Construction, brackets

SS 316 Enhanced chloride/saltwater resistance Marine, food, chemical

SS 202 Economical, fair corrosion resistance Structural, fabrication

SS 303 Easy machining Auto parts, fasteners

SS 410 / 420 High hardness, magnetic Blades, mechanical parts

🔧 What are SS Black Round Bars?

SS Black Round Bars are hot-rolled, solid stainless steel bars with a black/mill scale finish — meaning they haven't been pickled, polished, or surface-treated after rolling.

✅ Key Characteristics:

Rough surface (mill scale/oxidation layer)

Excellent strength and corrosion resistance

Ideal for forging, machining, and industrial applications

📏 Standard Size Range

Property Range

Diameter (OD) 12 mm to 350 mm (1/2" to 14")

Length 1 meter to 6 meters (standard: 5–6 m)

Tolerance h9, h11, or as per customer spec

🧬 Common Grades

Grade Features Common Uses

SS 304 General corrosion resistance Forging, machine parts

SS 316 Molybdenum = saltwater & chemical resistance Marine, pharma

SS 303 Excellent machinability Precision machining

SS 410 / 416 High hardness, magnetic Tools, shafts

SS 420 Hardenable Knives, dies

Duplex 2205 / 2507 High strength + corrosion Oil & gas, marine

🏗️ Applications

Forging stock

Machined components (shafts, pins, bushings)

Valve and pump parts

Rollers & gears

🔧 Key Specs

Grades: 304, 316, 430, 201 (most common)

Thickness: Ranges from 0.3mm to 10mm (depends on the use)

Width: Typically 1000mm, 1219mm, 1500mm, but can vary

Surface Finish: 2B, BA, No.1, No.4, HL, Mirror

Applications: Kitchen equipment, architecture, automotive, chemical processing, etc.

📦 Available in:

Hot Rolled Coils (HRC)

Cold Rolled Coils (CRC) — smoother finish, tighter tolerances