Louis Metals is a trusted producer and supplier of Stainless Steel 430 Square Bars and Rods based in Houston, USA. Dedicated to quality, accuracy, engineering, and prompt delivery, the company supplies a wide range of industrial applications. Louis Metals produces SS 430 square bars and rods from top-quality raw materials and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques to ensure consistent performance and accurate dimensions. Known for their exceptional corrosion resistance, particularly in mildly acidic and oxidizing environments, the bars and rods are ideally suited to architectural, automotive, and kitchen equipment applications demanding strength and looks.
Stainless Steel 430 Square Bars/Rods are ferritic stainless steels of significant composition of Chromium (16–18%) and low Carbon (≤ 0.12%) with traces of Manganese, Silicon, Phosphorus, and Sulfur. The bars have moderate tensile strength of 450–600 MPa and yield strength of approximately 275 MPa. They are of hardness of 150–200 HB and have good ductility as well as formability. SS 430 has good oxidation and corrosion resistance in mildly corrosive environments and is well suited for applications that require magnetic properties, heat resistance, and cost-effective performance without compromising strength.
Dimensions : ASTM, ASME
Standard : ASTM / ASME SA A582, A276, A564, ASTM A484, 484M
Surface : hrap, hot rolled pickled or sand blasting finished, cold drawn, polished, hairline
Size : Tolerance: H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12
| Element | C | Cr | Mn | Ni | P | S | Si |
| SS 430 | 0.12 | 18.0 | 1.25 | – | 0.06 | 0.15 | 1.00 |
| Element | Tensile Strength (MPa) min | Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min | Elongation (% in 50mm) min | Hardness (Brinell (HB) max) |
| SS 430 | 552 | 379 | 25 | 262 |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS |
| SS 430 | 1.4104 | S43020 | SUS 430 |
| SQUARES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size(mm) | WT PER FEET IN KGS | WT PER MTR IN KGS |
| 16 | 0.62 | 2.05 |
| 18 | 0.79 | 2.59 |
| 20 | 0.76 | 2.49 |
| 22 | 1.18 | 3.87 |
| 25 | 1.52 | 5.00 |
| 28 | 1.91 | 6.27 |
| 30 | 2.19 | 7.20 |
| 32 | 2.50 | 8.19 |
| 36 | 3.16 | 10.37 |
| 38 | 3.52 | 11.55 |
| 40 | 3.90 | 12.80 |
| 45 | 4.94 | 16.20 |
| 50 | 6.10 | 20.00 |
| 56 | 7.65 | 25.08 |
| 60 | – | – |
| 65 | – | – |
| 70 | – | – |
| 75 | – | – |
| 80 | – | – |
| 90 | – | – |
| 100 | – | – |
Stainless Steel 430 Square Bars and Rods find extensive use in those applications where one requires good corrosion resistance and good appearance. Some common uses are in kitchenware, food processing equipment, automobile trim, appliance parts, and architectural trim. Since they are magnetic, they find applications in induction heating. SS 430 bars find application in construction for framing, railings, and ornamental work. They find application in exhaust equipment, dishwashers, and washing drum applications due to their oxidation and heat resistance. Their ease of fabrication and low cost also make them versatile in a variety of different commercial and industrial applications.






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Louis Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Houston, USA
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