Value Collection 0003532-MSC 75275917 Ss Rectangular Rod

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 0003532-MSC 75275917 is a 303 stainless steel rectangular rod sized at 36 inches overall length, 1 inch overall width, and 1/4 inch thickness. Alloy grade 303 is a free-machining austenitic stainless steel, meaning it cuts cleanly on lathes, mills, and screw machines without galling or seizing. This bar stock suits fabrication shops, maintenance departments, and trade contractors who need a machinable stainless feedstock for custom brackets, spacers, shafts, and hardware components. At 2.55 pounds per piece, the rod is manageable for bench work. Dimensional tolerances are held to plus or minus 0.0040 inch on width and 0.0020 inch on thickness, with a length tolerance of 2.0000 inch, consistent with standard bar-cut stock.

This rectangular rod is suited for light fabrication and machining applications in industrial, commercial, and mechanical service environments. Typical uses include fabricating corrosion-resistant hardware, standoffs, slide rails, and structural inserts in wet or corrosive service conditions such as plumbing mechanical rooms, food-service equipment, and HVAC equipment frames. Machinists and fabricators working with stainless components choose 303 alloy specifically for its improved machinability compared to 304 or 316 grades, making it a practical choice when high corrosion resistance is needed alongside fast material removal rates.

Key Features

• 303 stainless steel alloy for free-machining performance and corrosion resistance
• 36 inch overall length provides full bar-stock cuts with minimal waste
• 1 inch width and 1/4 inch thickness in a rectangular cross-section
• Width tolerance of plus or minus 0.0040 inch for dimensional consistency
• Thickness tolerance of 0.0020 inch for close-tolerance machined parts
• 2.55 pounds per piece — suitable for bench and machine shop handling

Compatibility

Designed as a standard bar-stock feedstock for machining, fabrication, and general metalworking applications requiring 303-grade austenitic stainless steel in rectangular form.

Installation Notes

Cut and machine using tooling rated for stainless steel alloys; carbide-tipped inserts are recommended to manage work hardening. Deburr all cut edges before assembly to prevent injury and ensure proper fit. When incorporating this rod into plumbing or mechanical assemblies, follow applicable codes including ASME B31 piping standards or local mechanical codes. Wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves when cutting or machining.