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Product Overview
INTRODUCTION TO 430F STAINLESS STEEL / AISI 430F / UNS S43020
MOKSH TUBES & FITTINGS LLP is a leading supplier, exporter, importer, and stockist of a wide variety of 430F Stainless Steel products including Pipes & Tubes, Pipe Fittings, Flanges, Fasteners, Sheets & Plates, Coils, Wires, Round Bars, Flat Bars, Angles, Channels, Wire Mesh, and other custom and hard-to-find 430F products.
430F Stainless Steel is a free-machining ferritic stainless steel, specifically modified with controlled amounts of sulfur to enhance machinability. This improvement makes it highly suitable for automatic screw machining, high-speed manufacturing, and precision-engineered components where quick production turnaround is essential.
The alloy offers good resistance to oxidation, moderate corrosion resistance in various environments, and excellent magnetic properties. Its performance is reliable in applications where aesthetics, dimensional accuracy, and medium corrosion protection are required.
Unlike austenitic stainless grades, 430F cannot be hardened through heat treatment but gains strength via cold working processes. Its ferritic microstructure ensures solid dimensional stability and ease of fabrication, positioning it as a cost-effective alternative for non-critical corrosion-resistant applications.
Chemical Composition of 430F stainless steel
| Element | Composition (%) |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 0.12 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 1.25 |
| Silicon (Si) | 1.00 |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.06 |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.15 – 0.35 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 16.0 – 18.0 |
| Iron (Fe) | Balance |
Technical Composition
Physical Properties of 430F stainless steel
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 7.70 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 1425 – 1510 °C |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 200 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 25 W/m·K (100 °C) |
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.60 µΩ·m |
| Magnetic Properties | Fully Magnetic (Ferritic) |
Mechanical Properties of 430F stainless steel
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 415 – 620 MPa | 60,000 – 90,000 psi |
| Yield Strength (0.2%) | 275 MPa | 40,000 psi |
| Elongation | 20% | 20% |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 170 – 200 HB | 170 – 200 HB |
Products in 430F Stainless Steel
MOKSH TUBES & FITTINGS LLP, leveraging its strong global supply network and expertise in ferritic stainless steels, offers a comprehensive range of 430F Stainless Steel products for multiple industrial sectors. Known for its excellent machinability and good corrosion resistance, 430F is ideal for automatic machining and high-volume production.
Our 430F Stainless Steel range is engineered to deliver consistent machining performance, durability, and corrosion resistance for various industrial applications.
