Stainless Steel 430 is a general-purpose ferritic stainless steel offering good corrosion resistance in mild environments, excellent formability, and an attractive surface finish. With stable chromium content and non-hardenable characteristics, it is widely used in kitchen equipment, household appliances, decorative panels, architectural trim, and food processing equipment. Grade 430 provides dependable performance at a lower cost than austenitic grades, making it an economical solution for applications requiring aesthetic appeal and moderate corrosion resistance.
Used for automotive, architectural and industrial parts
430 STAINLESS STEEL ROUND BAR EQUIVALENT GRADES
STANDARD
UNS
WNR.
JIS
SS 430
S43000
1.4016
SUS 430
SPECIFICATION OF STAINLESS STEEL 430 ROUND BAR
Stainless Steel Round Bar Specification
ASTM A276 / A479, ASME SA276 / A479
Dimension Standard
EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI
Size
14 mm – 300 mm
Thickness
50 mm to 6000 mm Long
Length
1 to 6 Meters, Custom Cut Length
Form
Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF STAINLESS STEEL 430 ROUND BAR
Grade
C %
Mn %
Si %
P %
S %
Cr %
Ni %
430
0.12 max
1.00 max
1.00 max
0.040 max
0.030 max
16.0 – 18.0
0.75 max
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF STAINLESS STEEL 430 ROUND BAR
Tensile Strength (MPa) min
Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min
Elongation (% in 50 mm) min
Hardness Rockwell B (HRB) max
Hardness Brinell (HB) max
450
205
22
89
183
💡 Practical Difference in Use
Use Stainless Steel 430 Round Bars when: good corrosion resistance, attractive surface finish, easy fabrication, and cost efficiency are required. SS 430 is a ferritic stainless steel with excellent resistance to atmospheric corrosion and many mild chemical environments. It offers good formability, magnetic properties, and consistent performance in decorative and structural applications where extreme strength or hardening is not necessary.
→ Example: kitchen equipment components, architectural trims, automotive decorative parts, fasteners, brackets, shafts, appliance components, and fabrication structures.
Annealed / Bright Finished Stainless Steel 430 Round Bars when: improved surface appearance, dimensional accuracy, and better machinability are required for precision fabrication and visible components. Bright drawn or polished bars deliver uniform finish and tighter tolerances, making them suitable for aesthetic and light mechanical usage.
→ Example: display fittings, furniture frames, railings, precision fasteners, panel supports, light-duty shafts, and ornamental structures.
Applications of Stainless Steel 430 Round Bars
Stainless Steel 430 round bars are widely used in architectural, automotive, fabrication, appliance, and general engineering applications where corrosion resistance, appearance, and formability are more important than extreme mechanical strength.
