George Metals, located in Houston, USA, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of Stainless Steel 420 Round Bars and Rods. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality, precision-engineered products that are perfect for applications needing exceptional hardness and moderate corrosion resistance. Stainless Steel 420 is a martensitic grade celebrated for its impressive polishability, strength, and wear resistance after heat treatment. Adhering to ASTM A276 and other international standards, George Metals offers bars and rods in various diameters and lengths, serving industries like automotive, tooling, medical devices, and machinery components. The company guarantees dimensional accuracy, consistent mechanical properties, and timely delivery both domestically and internationally.
Stainless Steel 420 Round Bars and Rods generally consist of 12–14% chromium and 0.15–0.40% carbon, along with trace amounts of manganese, silicon, and sulfur. This martensitic stainless steel boasts high hardness (up to 50 HRC when fully hardened), good tensile strength (~700–1000 MPa), and decent corrosion resistance in mild environments. It offers excellent machinability in its annealed state and becomes highly wear-resistant after heat treatment. George Metals ensures that their 420 bars and rods meet stringent quality standards, providing optimal performance for demanding engineering applications that require high load and wear resistance.
Stainless Steel Round Bar Specification : ASTM A276 / A479, ASME SA276 / A479
Dimension Standard : EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI
Size : 14mm-300mm
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.
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | |
| 420 | min. | – | – | – | – | – | 12.0 |
| max. | 0.15 | 1.0 | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 14.0 | |
| Grade | Tensile Strength (ksi) min | Elongation (% in 50mm) min | Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (ksi) min | Hardness |
| 420 | 95,000 | 25 | 50,000 | 175 |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | GOST | AFNOR | EN |
| SS 420 | 1.4021 | S42000 | SUS 420 J1 | 420S29 | – | – | FeMi35Cr20Cu4Mo2 |
|
Type |
SIZES (mm) |
SIZES (Inches) |
ISO Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cold Drawn and Polish |
3.00 – 75.00 |
1/8″ – 3.00″ |
h8-h9-h10-h11 |
|
Cold Drawn and Ground |
10.00 – 75.00 |
5/6″ – 2.50″ |
h8-h9-h10-h11 |
|
Peeled and Polished |
40.00 – 150.00 |
1.50″ – 6.00″ |
h11, h11-DIN 1013 |
|
Peeled and Ground |
20.00 – 50.00 |
3/4″ – 2.00″ |
h9-h10-h11 |
|
5.0 |
45.0 |
|
6.0 |
50.0 |
|
7.0 |
55.0 |
|
8.0 |
60.0 |
|
9.0 |
65.0 |
|
10.0 |
70.0 |
|
12.0 |
75.0 |
|
16.0 |
80.0 |
|
20.0 |
90.0 |
|
25.0 |
100.0 |
|
30.0 |
130.0 |
|
35.0 |
160.0 |
|
40.0 |
200.0 |
Stainless Steel 420 Round Bars and Rods find their way into a variety of applications where strength, wear resistance, and a polished finish are crucial. In the medical field, they are utilized for surgical instruments and dental tools because of their ability to maintain a sharp edge. In the automotive and mechanical industries, they are perfect for shafts, fasteners, gears, and pump components. Their excellent machinability and capacity to achieve high hardness make them ideal for molds, shear blades, and cutting tools. George Metals also offers custom-cut 420 bars and rods tailored to meet specific demands.






We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
George 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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