{"product_id":"stainless-steel-round-tube","title":"Stainless Steel Round Tube – 304 \u0026 316 Satin \u0026 Mirror Polish, 12mm to 48.3mm, Stainless Tube for Handrails \u0026 Balustrades","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuy our stainless steel round tube - circular hollow section (CHS) - in grades 304 and 316 with satin and mirror-polish finishes. From 12mm structural tube up to the 42.4mm and 48.3mm sizes used for handrail and balustrade, our stainless tube suits marine, architectural, catering and general fabrication work, with cut-to-size on request and fast UK delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizes \u0026amp; Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOD x Wall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (kg\/m)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrades \/ lengths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mm x 1.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.39\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 Satin, 6m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm x 1.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 Satin, 6m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm x 1.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.69\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 Satin, 6m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm x 1.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.88\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 Satin, 6m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30mm x 1.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 Satin, 6m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40mm x 1.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.43\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 Satin, 6m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50mm x 1.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.81\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 Satin, 6m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.4mm x 2.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 \u0026amp; 316, Satin \u0026amp; Mirror, 5.8m \/ 3m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.3mm x 2.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 \u0026amp; 316, Satin \u0026amp; Mirror, 5.8m \/ 3m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the diameter, grade\/finish and length above. Cut to size is available on request - contact us before ordering. Work out the weight of any size with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rackerman.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/metal-weight-calculator\"\u003emetal weight calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrades \u0026amp; Finishes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 304 (1.4307)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most widely used austenitic stainless - excellent corrosion resistance for architectural, structural and general use. \u003cstrong\u003eGrade 316 (1.4401)\u003c\/strong\u003e adds molybdenum for superior resistance in marine, coastal and chemical environments. \u003cstrong\u003eSatin\u003c\/strong\u003e is a brushed everyday finish; \u003cstrong\u003emirror polish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bright reflective finish for premium architectural and balustrade work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandrail \u0026amp; Balustrade Tube\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e42.4mm and 48.3mm outside diameters (x 2.0mm wall)\u003c\/strong\u003e are the UK standard sizes for stainless handrail and balustrade systems, which is why they are stocked in both 304 and 316 and in satin and mirror finishes. They pair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rackerman.co.uk\/collections\/stainless-steel-handrail-components\"\u003estainless handrail components\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandrails and balustrades, marine and coastal fittings, architectural features, catering and food-industry frameworks, furniture and display, rollers and shafts, and general stainless fabrication where corrosion resistance and a clean finish matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Stainless Sections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of our stainless range: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rackerman.co.uk\/products\/304-stainless-steel-round-bar-3m\"\u003eround bar\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rackerman.co.uk\/products\/304-stainless-steel-square-bar-3m\"\u003esquare bar\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rackerman.co.uk\/products\/304-stainless-steel-equal-angle-6m\"\u003eequal angle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rackerman.co.uk\/products\/stainless-steel-box-rectangle-section-6m-lengths\"\u003ebox \u0026amp; rectangle section\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rackerman.co.uk\/products\/ss304-stainless-steel-sheet-8ft-4ft\"\u003esheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCutting \u0026amp; Fabrication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless tube cuts with a stainless-rated cutting disc or bandsaw and welds with appropriate stainless techniques (TIG or MIG with stainless filler). Use stainless-only tooling and pickling paste to restore corrosion resistance at welds. Avoid contamination from mild-steel tools, which can cause surface rust staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead times are currently 3-5 working days. Tube is supplied in the length selected, so suitable delivery access is required. If your order is long, please ensure someone is available to help with offloading on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the difference between 304 and 316 stainless tube?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"304 (1.4307) is the general-purpose grade with excellent corrosion resistance. 316 (1.4401) contains added molybdenum for superior resistance in marine, coastal and chemical environments. 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