304 Stainless Steel Handrail Sections

The 304 stainless steel tube is great for handrails of all types for a number of reasons.

It has a polished shiny surface that looks great in or outdoors, due to is corrosion resistant features which makes it well suited for handrails that are exposed or covered. The pipes are also easily maintained, thanks to the polished finish.

This type of pipe is the best option when a more attractive finish is desired.

 

304 Stainless Steel Handrails Grade

This pipe belongs to the 300 series of pipes, specifically grade 304 304L & 304H. This series of pipes are used widely, most of them have a strength of corrosion resistance, heat resistance and good chemical performance.

304 Stainless Steel Handrail Specifications

Grade	304
Standard	ASTM A240, JIS G4304, T8165 etc.
Thickness	0.2 – 10mm
Width	600mm minimum
Length	As customers request
Surface	NO1, NO 4, 2B, BA, 6K, 8K

 

304 Stainless Handrails and Pipe Sizes Supplied

O/D	Wall	Weight per	O/D	Wall	Weight per
(mm)	(mm)	metre (kg)	(in)	(mm)	metre (kg)
42.40	x 2.5	2.49	1 1/2	3.00	2.62
48.30	x 2.5	2.86	2	3.00	3.57
60.30	x 2.5	3.61	3	3.00	5.47
			4	3.00	7.38

304 Stainless Steel Handrail Specifications PDF

 

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Chemical composition

 

Grade	C	Mn	Si	P	S	Cr	Mo	Ni	N
304	min. max.	– 0.08	– 2.0	– 0.75	– 0.045	– 0.030	18.0 20.0	–	8.0 10.5	– 0.10
304L	min. max.	– 0.030	– 2.0	– 0.75	– 0.045	– 0.030	18.0 20.0	–	8.0 12.0	– 0.10
304H	min. max.	0.04 0.10	– 2.0	– 0.75	-0.045	– 0.030	18.0 20.0	–	8.0 10.5	–

 

Mechanical Properties

Grade	Tensile Strength (MPa) min	Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min	Elongation (% in 50mm) min	Hardness
				Rockwell B (HR B) max	Brinell (HB) max
304	515	205	40	92	201
304L	485	170	40	92	201
304H	515	205	40	92	201
304H also has a requirement for a grain size of ASTM No 7 or coarser.

 

Application

This is a type of pipe that has a wide range of areas of application, especially in areas where attractiveness as well as functionality is being considered. It can be used in the following sectors:

• Boat rails and ladders. More than just functionality on the boat, the attractiveness of the polish makes it pleasing to the eye.
• Sanitary environments. They are used in making of washroom grab bars and swimming pool rails.
• Medical equipment
• Restaurant equipment. This may include linings of ovens, refrigerators, and many other applications especially in the kitchens of restaurants.
• Exercise equipment. Many of the equipment used for exercises in the gym are made of this grade of steel bars.
• Motor sports
  in the motor sports industry, they can be used as automotive step bars and grille guards.

 

SS 304 Pipe Schedule Chart

 

304 stainless steel handrail weight per foot

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