Stainless Rectangle Bar 420 offers excellent strength, good heat resistance, but only mild corrosion resistance. 420 possesses similar qualities to the 410 grade, but provides improved hardness and strength when heat treated. It is typically used in shear blades, needle valves, surgical equipment, cutlery, bearings, bushings, fasteners, screens, mine ladder rungs, pumps shafts, valve components, turbines, steam and gas applications.
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Mechanical Properties
Chemistry Information : 420 Stainless Steel
This stainless steel rectangle bar measures 1 inch in thickness and 5 inches in width, made from 420 alloy stainless steel. It is ground for a smooth finish and offers excellent strength with a Rockwell hardness of 92 and a Brinell hardness of 195.
Is the 420 stainless rectangle bar suitable for applications requiring heat resistance and hardness?
Yes, the 420 alloy provides good heat resistance and improved hardness and strength when heat treated, making it ideal for shear blades, surgical equipment, cutlery, and valve components.
The maximum length available for this bar is 36 inches. However, custom cut options are not currently available from the warehouse for this product.
Yes, this product complies with both RoHS and REACH regulations. Additionally, a material test report (MTR) is available upon request.
The machinability rating is 50, indicating moderate ease of machining. This makes it suitable for precision components like bearings, bushings, and fasteners.