Metals for Medical Device Manufacturing from a Bay Area Steel and Aluminum Metal Supply Company

Reliance Metalcenter is a Bay Area steel supply company with deep experience serving the specialized needs of medical device manufacturers and contract fabricators. From our 165,000-square-foot steel service center in Union City, California, we supply aluminum and stainless steel products for medical equipment contract manufacturing, medical devices contract manufacturing, and OEM medical systems integration.

Metal for Medical Manufacturers in the USA and California

As a long-standing Bay Area metal supply company, we deliver steel and aluminum sheet, plate, coil, tubing, and bar stock to fabrication facilities and engineering teams developing products for the healthcare, diagnostic, and surgical markets. From low-volume production support to high-volume contract manufacturing partnerships, Reliance Metalcenter ensures consistent material quality, fast fulfillment, and comprehensive processing services.

We are a leading source of:

• Aluminum for medical manufacturers in California and the broader U.S.
• Aluminum for medical manufacturers in California and the broader U.S.
• High-purity, corrosion-resistant, and high-strength metals required by medical standards

Our experienced industry veterans and access to mill-direct inventory let us support strict standards for traceability and compliance in the medical sector.

Stainless Steel Products for Medical Device Manufacturing

Among the most important materials for making medical devices and surgical equipment is stainless steel. Its structural stability, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility make it important in these applications. Reliance Metalcenter stocks and processes stainless steel coil, sheet, and plate in both 304 and 316 grades, which are common in devices needing frequent sterilization, moisture exposure, or mechanical wear.

Our stainless product range includes:

• 304 stainless steel sheet and plate: Used in hospital equipment, cabinets, instrument trays, and housings
• 316 stainless steel sheet and plate: Preferred for high-corrosion environments and surgical-grade devices
• Stainless steel coil in various finishes for cleanroom equipment and fabricated medical enclosures
• Tubing and bar stock for instrument holders, braces, and architectural integration for healthcare facilities

We also offer stainless steel rectangular tubing and square tubing, suitable for modular systems, medical carts, and ergonomic devices. Our in-house processing capabilities let us deliver tight tolerance blanking, shearing, and sawing. You get consistency in all products, from one lot to the next.

Aluminum for Medical Equipment Fabrication

Aluminum alloys are widely used in medical devices since they’re light and show resistance to sterilization chemicals. As the primary aluminum supplier for the Bay Area, Reliance Metalcenter offers a comprehensive inventory of:

• 5052 aluminum sheet, plate, and coil: Common in structural casings and mobility systems
• 6061 T6 aluminum sheet and plate: Used in components that need to be precise and strong
• Anodized aluminum sheet: Ideal for surfaces that must be durable with a clean appearance
• Painted aluminum sheet: For branded enclosures and visible parts in devices used for diagnostics and imaging

Our Union City team also supports aluminum for medical manufacturers in the USA with custom-cut blanks, processing, and quick delivery. We understand the importance of surface integrity, traceable documentation, and finish consistency, all of which are central to meeting FDA-related requirements in device assembly and contract manufacturing.

Processing Services for Medical Device Contract Manufacturing Companies

We go beyond supplying raw material via various metal processing services. These services fit work perfectly for medical device contract manufacturing workflows and are available for aluminum and stainless steel materials.

Key services include:

• Precision sheet metal blanking
• Coil shearing and leveling for aluminum and stainless
• Band sawing and circle cutting for aluminum plate
• PVC coating for stainless steel and aluminum plate, using white, black, clear, and laser-compatible film
• Scribing for stainless steel and aluminum to support efficient downstream laser cutting
• Thermalizing, including annealing and tempering of steel plate, for medical parts that require specific hardness or ductility
• Paper interleaving for polished and cosmetic-grade material

These services help reduce your internal processing time and increase part yield consistency, particularly when fulfilling sensitive or high-volume medical contracts.

Serving Local and International Medical Manufacturers

Reliance Metalcenter is a steel and aluminum metal supply company for northern California, northern Nevada, and Mexico, offering next-day delivery to regional OEMs and medical device manufacturers. Our Union City team also supports steel and aluminum metal supply company needs for Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China, ensuring reliable access to quality-certified material for medical equipment production.

Through our Asia-Pacific operations, we also support medical and surgical equipment production across Southeast Asia. As a steel and aluminum metal supply company for Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, India, and Malaysia, we maintain responsive, localized logistics for regional manufacturers serving hospitals, clinics, and contract assembly programs.

Asia-Pacific Capabilities

Reliance Metalcenter Asia-Pacific, located in West Singapore, is a supply and processing center for medical device companies and Tier 1 manufacturers in Southeast Asia. Established in 2008, it spans 40,000 square feet and is AS 9100:2016 certified, based on ISO 9001:2015.

Capabilities supporting medical manufacturers in the region include:

• Vertical band saw cutting of aluminum plate up to 24 inches
• Circular saw cutting of aluminum plate up to 12 inches
• Custom saw cutting and part nesting to reduce scrap
• Inventory support for U.S., European, and Asian aluminum mill products
• Support for high-volume production environments in the healthcare and biotech sectors

This facility plays a critical role in supporting global medical equipment production contracts, coordinating with our Union City service center to support projects that cover several international markets.

Why Medical Device Manufacturers Work with Reliance Metalcenter

As a metals distributor and processor, we support over 125,000 customers across industries and are part of a leading American metal supply company with more than 300 locations in the U.S. and abroad. In the medical space, manufacturers trust our ability to provide:

• Responsive quotes and real-time inventory updates
• Traceable, DFAR-compliant material with mill test reports
• Processing services matched to device assembly needs
• ISO 9001:2015-certified workflows and documentation
• Over 85 percent repeat business from satisfied customers