George Metals is a reputable manufacturer and supplier of high-quality stainless steel 420 square bars and rods, with its headquarters located in Houston, USA. George Metals, renowned for their dedication to accuracy and quality, provides services to a variety of industries, including the petrochemical, surgical, and toolmaking sectors. Their 420 stainless steel products are made to the strictest international standards, guaranteeing their hardness, corrosion resistance, and longevity. George Metals, a preferred partner for stainless steel solutions in the USA and abroad, focusses on providing clients with dependable materials that perform exceptionally in both industrial and commercial applications. They also prioritise timely deliveries and customised solutions.
Stainless Steel 420 Square Bars and Rods contain the major constituent of 12-14% chromium along with small quantities of carbon, manganese, silicon, and nickel. This particular composition gives outstanding hardness as well as wear resistance. The mechanical properties include tensile strength from 550-750 MPa, the yield strength 205 MPa, and a hardness range 50-58 HRC after heat treatment. Some of the benefits for 420 stainless steel comprise resistance to corrosion in mild corrosive environments, excellent machinability, very strong and wear-resistant properties, and is made of bars and rods used for knives, cutlery, surgical instruments, and valve components where durability and sharpness are paramount.
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 420 | 0.15 | 14.0 | 1.00 | – | 0.04 | 0.03 | 1.00 |
| Element | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation | Hardness |
| SS 420 | 95,000 | 50,000 | 25 | 175 |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | GOST | AFNOR | EN |
| SS 420 | 1.4021 | S42000 | SUS 420 J1 | 420S29 | – | – | FeMi35Cr20Cu4Mo2 |
| 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 | – | – |
Applications needing high hardness and moderate corrosion resistance frequently use stainless steel 420 square bars and rods. They are perfect for shearing blades, shafts, gears, cutlery, and surgical instruments. The alloy can be hardened, which makes it appropriate for wear-resistant parts, fasteners, and moulds. Its machinability and dimensional stability are advantageous to industries like tool manufacturing, petrochemical, medical, and automotive. Additionally, it is used in valves and pump parts where strength and resistance to corrosion are crucial. 420 square bars provide dependable performance in semi-corrosive and industrial settings following appropriate heat treatment.






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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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