George Metals is a well-known producer and exporter of high-quality stainless steel goods, serving customers in both domestic and foreign markets. Among its products, the SS 430 Hollow Bar is particularly noteworthy for its strength, durability, and resistance to abrasion, which makes it ideal for use in seawater and oil drilling equipment. George Metals offers premium SS 430 hollow bars that combine quality and affordable prices, in contrast to many of the market’s standard options. George Metals guarantees that every product satisfies precise specifications and industry standards, all while delivering consistent performance and customer satisfaction.
Ferritic stainless steel, which has a low carbon content (≤0.12%) and is mostly composed of 16–18% chromium, is used to make SS 430 hollow bars. This composition offers exceptional oxidation resistance and good corrosion resistance, particularly in mildly corrosive environments. The material has moderate ductility and weldability, as well as a tensile strength of about 450 MPa and a yield strength of about 205 MPa. SS 430 has good structural integrity and can be used for both functional and aesthetic purposes in a variety of industries, such as general engineering, automotive, and construction, even though it cannot be hardened by heat treatment.
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
Range : Range – 3.17mm to 350mm dia
| Element | C | Cr | Mn | Ni | P | S | Si |
| SS 430 | 0.12 | 18.0 | 1.25 | – | 0.06 | 0.15 | 1.00 |
| Element | Tensile Strength (MPa) min | Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min | Elongation (% in 50mm) min | Hardness (Brinell (HB) max) |
| SS 430 | 552 | 379 | 25 | 262 |
| Hollow Bar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size(mm) | WT PER FEET IN KGS | WT PER MTR IN KGS |
| 16 | 0.49 | 1.60 |
| 18 | 0.62 | 2.02 |
| 20 | 0.76 | 2.49 |
| 22 | 0.92 | 3.02 |
| 25 | 1.19 | 3.90 |
| 28 | 1.49 | 4.89 |
| 28 | 1.49 | 4.89 |
| 30 | 1.71 | 5.61 |
| 32 | 1.95 | 6.38 |
| 36 | 2.46 | 8.08 |
| 38 | 2.74 | 9.00 |
| 40 | 3.04 | 9.97 |
| 45 | 3.85 | 12.62 |
| 50 | 4.75 | 12.62 |
| 56 | 8.96 | 19.55 |
| 60 | 6.84 | 22.44 |
| 65 | 8.03 | 26.34 |
| 70 | 9.31 | 30.54 |
| 75 | 10.69 | 35.06 |
| 80 | 12.16 | 39.89 |
| 90 | 15.39 | 50.49 |
| 100 | 19 | 62.34 |
SS 430 hollow bars are primarily used in the manufacturing of automotive parts, kitchen equipment, heat exchangers, and chemical processing equipment due to their excellent corrosion resistance, formability, and heat resistance. They're also used in exhaust systems and structural components.
SS 430 offers good corrosion resistance in mildly corrosive environments but is less resistant than austenitic stainless steels like SS 304 or 316. It is more prone to corrosion in harsh environments, especially those with high chloride content.
SS 430 hollow bars typically range in outer diameters from 20mm to 300mm and wall thicknesses from 2mm to 30mm. Tolerances vary but are generally within ±0.5mm for diameter and ±0.2mm for wall thickness, depending on the manufacturer.
SS 430 Hollow Bars are widely used in industries that require moderate strength, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal. Because of their resistance to mild oxidation, they are utilized in dishwasher components, cookware, and sinks in the kitchenware industry. SS 430 is frequently utilized in exhaust systems and trims in the automotive industry. These hollow bars are used for railings, panels, and ornamental structures in the architectural and construction sectors. Because of their formability, abrasion resistance, and weldability, they are also used in general engineering, including the construction of pipes, tubes, and light structural components.






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