Dhruv Metals, located in Hyderabad, India, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of Stainless Steel 420 Bars and Rods, providing high-performance materials designed for tough industrial applications. Stainless Steel 420 is a high-carbon martensitic stainless steel celebrated for its impressive hardness, wear resistance, and decent corrosion resistance. Each bar and rod is crafted with meticulous quality control, guaranteeing durability and strength in every piece. Dhruv Metals caters to clients in various sectors, including engineering, tooling, and manufacturing, ensuring they meet both domestic and international quality standards.
The composition of Stainless Steel 420 Bars and Rods includes chromium (12.0–14.0%), carbon (0.15–0.40%), manganese (≤1.0%), silicon (≤1.0%), phosphorus (≤0.040%), and sulfur (≤0.030%). This alloy boasts remarkable mechanical properties, featuring a tensile strength ranging from 700 to 1000 MPa, a yield strength of about 345 MPa, an elongation of roughly 15%, and a hardness between 50 and 58 HRC when heat-treated. Its high carbon content allows for hardening and tempering, making it perfect for applications that demand high strength and edge retention.
| Specification | ASTM A276/ A479, ASME SA276/SA479 |
|---|---|
| Grade | Stainless Steel 420 (UNS S42000) |
| Flat bar size | 1/2” to 10” in thickness range of 2mm to 150mm |
| Square bar size | 18mm – 47mm (11/16″ to 1-3/4″) |
| Round bar size | Outside Diameter in the range of 4mm to 500mm |
| Hex Bar size | 18mm – 57mm (11/16″ to 2-3/4″) |
| Bright Bar | Outside Diameter in the range of 4mm to 100mm |
| Channel Bar | 80 x 40mm to 150 x 75mm section; 5.0 to 6.0mm thickness |
| Hollow Bar | 32mm OD x 16mm ID to 250mm OD x 200mm ID) |
| Billet Size | 1/2″ to 495mm Diameter |
| Angle bar size | 3mm*20mm*20mm~12mm*100mm*100mm |
| Rectangular bar Size | 33 x 30mm to 295 x 1066mm |
| Finish | Cold (bright) drawn, centreless ground, hot rolled, smooth turned, peeled, slit rolled edge, hot rolled annealed, Rough Turned, Bright, Polish, Grinding, Centreless Ground & Black |
| Tolerance | H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12 or as per clients’ requirements |
| Surface | Cold Drawn, Bright, Sand Blasting Finished, Hot Rolled Pickled, Hairline, Polished |
| Condition | Hardened & tempered, annealed |
| Technique | 420 Stainless Steel Cold Drawn, Hot Rolled, Forged Round Bar, Rod, Cold Rolled |
| Processing | Bar cutting to 650mm |
| Section | 3.0 to 12.0mm thickness |
| Form | Precision Ground Bar, Flat Bar, Square, Round, Half Round Bar, Rod, Rectangle, Hex (A/F), T-Bar, Channel Bar,Blocks, Round Rod, Threaded, Profiles, Billet, Ingot, I/H Bar, Forging, Rings, Hollow, Triangle etc. |
| Our 420 Stainless Steel Round bar conforms to NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 | |
| 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 |
Stainless Steel 420 Bars and Rods are known for their excellent hardness, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance. They are a high-carbon steel that can be heat-treated for maximum hardness and are ideal for applications that require strength and durability, such as cutlery, surgical instruments, and valve parts.
Stainless Steel 420 has higher carbon content compared to other grades like 304 or 316, which allows it to be hardened through heat treatment. This makes it particularly suitable for applications that demand high strength, hardness, and wear resistance, although it may not offer the same corrosion resistance as other austenitic grades.
Stainless Steel 420 is commonly used in the manufacturing of cutlery, surgical instruments, automotive components, and valves due to its excellent hardness, strength, and resistance to corrosion.
Stainless Steel 420 Bars and Rods find extensive use in industries where high hardness, wear resistance, and moderate corrosion resistance are crucial. Typical applications include surgical instruments, cutlery, valve components, pump shafts, and molds. These bars are also utilized in the automotive, aerospace, and engineering fields for parts that experience significant mechanical stress. Thanks to its ability to achieve high hardness through heat treatment, SS 420 is an excellent choice for blades, tools, and precision-machined components. It performs optimally in mildly corrosive environments, making it a go-to material for applications where strength and durability take precedence over high corrosion resistance.






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