Frequently asked questions about stainless steel profiles cut to size
Which stainless steel profiles can I order cut to size?
The selection includes round tubes, square tubes, rectangular tubes, angle profiles, flat bars, round bars, square bars, hexagonal bars and grooved tubes, among other options. For flat components, you will also find stainless steel sheets and plates. The respective item shows which cut lengths and versions can be ordered.
Where can I order a single stainless steel bar or a short piece of tubing?
Open the appropriate product page and check the lengths offered and the selectable quantity. This allows you to specify stainless steel cut to size for repairs, furniture making or a DIY project. Minimum quantities and any length limits depend on the product.
Which dimensions do I need for a stainless steel tube?
For a round tube, you need the outside diameter, wall thickness and length. For square tubes and rectangular tubes, the outside dimensions, wall thickness and length are decisive. Before ordering, check these details against fittings, tube end plugs and fixings.
What is the difference between a square bar and a square tube?
A square bar has a solid square cross-section. A square tube is hollow inside and is specified by its outside dimensions and wall thickness. The appropriate version depends on the design, weight and loading; structural suitability cannot be determined from the profile shape alone.
What do V2A and V4A mean for stainless steel profiles?
V2A and V4A are common collective designations, not unique material numbers. The specific stainless steel grade stated for the item is decisive for selection and ordering. Check the material number, properties and availability for the desired profile shape there.
Are stainless steel profiles always rust-free and suitable for outdoor use?
Stainless steel is not corrosion-free under all conditions. Its resistance depends on factors including the material grade, surface finish, processing and environment. For outdoor areas exposed to road salt, coastal conditions or other increased stresses, the material selection should be matched to the application before ordering.
Can I buy stainless steel profiles with a ground finish or powder coating?
Depending on the item, bright, unground or ground versions are available, for example with a K240 ground finish. For suitable profiles, you can also select powder coating. Check the surface finishes, colours and any surcharges directly on the product page.
Where can I see the price, delivery time and cutting tolerances?
Check the product price after selecting the available dimensions, length, surface finish and quantity on the product page. Also note the delivery details there and the shipping costs during checkout. You can find additional information under Length and diameter tolerances.
Can I design stainless steel tubes in the visual 2D/3D configurator?
You configure stainless steel tubes and bars directly on the respective product page. The visual 2D/3D configurator is intended for folded parts and sheet metal bends. There you can check the shapes and material grades offered for a component bent from sheet metal.
How do I enquire about additional holes or manufacture to a drawing?
First use the machining options offered on the product page. For requirements that cannot be selected there, you can find the appropriate enquiry route in the Metalworking and contract manufacturing section. Specify the profile shape, material grade, dimensions, quantity and required machining.
Select the right stainless steel profile and check the cut
Start with the profile shape and compare the product data with the dimensions you need. Whether stainless steel tubing, flat stock or an angle profile: on the respective product page, check the available version, your cut length and the price before ordering.
Select stainless steel square tubes
Select stainless steel angles
