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Key features of hex bars
- A/F about 6 – 100 mm
- Cold-drawn bright finish
- Used for fittings and fasteners
- Tight A/F tolerance
Hex Bars by material
Hex Bars are available in the following grades. Select a grade for specifications and sizes.
Stainless Steel
- SS 201 Hex Bars
- SS 202 Hex Bars
- SS 301 Hex Bars
- SS 302 Hex Bars
- SS 304 Hex Bars
- SS 304L Hex Bars
- SS 304H Hex Bars
- SS 309 Hex Bars
- SS 309S Hex Bars
- SS 310 Hex Bars
- SS 310S Hex Bars
- SS 316 Hex Bars
- SS 316L Hex Bars
- SS 316Ti Hex Bars
- SS 317 Hex Bars
- SS 317L Hex Bars
- SS 321 Hex Bars
- SS 321H Hex Bars
- SS 347 Hex Bars
- SS 347H Hex Bars
- SS 410 Hex Bars
- SS 420 Hex Bars
- SS 430 Hex Bars
- SS 446 Hex Bars
- SS 904L Hex Bars
- Duplex 2205 Hex Bars
- Super Duplex 2507 Hex Bars
- SS 253 MA Hex Bars
- SS 254 SMO Hex Bars
Nickel Alloys
Hex Bars: sizes, finishes and testing
- Size range
- Round bars about 3 – 500 mm diameter; hex 6 – 100 mm A/F; square and flat sections to order; lengths 3 – 6 m random or cut to size
- Finish
- Black (hot-rolled), peeled, bright drawn, centreless ground and polished (h9 / h11 tolerance)
- Ends
- Saw-cut, chamfered on request
Testing & documents
- Chemical and mechanical tests
- Ultrasonic testing for internal soundness
- Hardness, IGC and impact tests as specified
- Straightness and tolerance checks
- EN 10204 3.1 certificate; 3.2 with third-party inspection
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Other bars types
Frequently asked questions
What sizes are hex bars available in?
Round bars about 3 – 500 mm diameter; hex 6 – 100 mm A/F; square and flat sections to order; lengths 3 – 6 m random or cut to size.
Which specifications cover hex bars?
The product specification for the grade, with dimensions to the relevant ASME or EN standard.
What are hex bars used for?
Cold-drawn bright finish. Hex bars (hexagonal bars) are specified by width across flats (A/F) and used for nuts, bolt heads, fittings and machined components, where the hex form saves machining.
Which materials are hex bars available in?
Stainless steel, nickel alloys, carbon and alloy steel and non-ferrous metals, depending on the specification. See the material list above.