Stainless Rectangle Bar 440C offers high strength, moderate corrosion resistant, good hardness and wear resistance. After heat treatment, 440C is capable of attaining the highest strength, hardness and wear resistance of all the stainless alloys. It is typically used in rolling element bearing, valve seats, high-quality knife blades, surgical instruments, chisels, gage blocks, cutlery, ball bearings and races, molds and dies, knives, valve components, measuring instruments.
Product Information
Please note:
Mechanical Properties
Chemistry Information : 440C Stainless Steel
The bar measures 0.0625 inches thick by 12 inches wide, made from 440C stainless steel. It is ground stock with a maximum length of 36 inches and features high strength, hardness, and moderate corrosion resistance.
Yes, 440C stainless steel is capable of achieving the highest strength, hardness, and wear resistance after heat treatment, making it ideal for knife blades, surgical instruments, valve seats, and other precision tools.
This product is available in a standard length of up to 36 inches and comes with MTR (Material Test Report) availability. However, custom cut options are not stocked in the warehouse.
The bar complies with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) standards but does not meet REACH compliance. It is produced according to ASTM A276 standards.
The machinability rating is 40%, and it has a Rockwell hardness of 99, indicating excellent wear resistance and suitability for precision machining applications.