Description
The Workhorse of Stainless: 430 That Delivers Where It Counts
We’ve seen countless projects where engineers reach for pricier grades when 430 would do the job beautifully. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to perfect this ferritic stainless workhorse. It’s not about cutting corners – it’s about smart material selection.
Take a typical restaurant kitchen. The exhaust hoods, prep tables, and even drawer handles? 430 stainless handles these daily battles with grease, steam, and frequent wiping down without breaking a sweat. The 16-18% chromium content delivers that crucial corrosion resistance where you need it most, while keeping costs manageable for commercial fit-outs.
Performance You Can Take to the Bank
The real magic happens when you combine its properties. That magnetic response? It’s why 430 is the go-to for automotive trim – think those polished door edge guards that stay put thanks to magnetic backing. The 815°C oxidation threshold makes it ideal for exhaust system components, where we’ve seen our 2B finish sheets survive 5+ years in coastal environments with minimal discoloration.
- We maintain tight control on carbon content (<0.12%) to ensure consistent weldability for fabricators
- Our in-house slitting line achieves width tolerances of ±0.5mm, critical for roll-formed profiles
- The BA (bright annealed) finish hits Ra ≤ 0.1μm – perfect for decorative applications where fingerprints matter less than durability
One customer in the food processing sector replaced 304 with 430 for their conveyor components. Same lifespan. 30% cost reduction. That’s the reality we see daily.
From Stock to Custom – We’ve Got Your Back
Yes, we keep standard gauges (0.3-6.0mm) and widths (1000-2000mm) ready for immediate shipment. But where we shine is tailoring solutions. Need No.4 brushed finish in 1520mm width for architectural panels? We’ve done that for a Shanghai high-rise. Looking for precision-cut circles with deburred edges for appliance manufacturers? Our laser cutting line handles 3,000+ pieces daily.
As a Chinese mill with ISO 9001:2015 certification, we understand the balance between cost and quality. Our EN 10088-2 compliant material goes through spectroscopic verification for every heat. Whether you need 20 tons or 200, we’ll match your specs with the same care.
Got a tricky application? We’ve likely seen something similar. Let’s talk through the details – our technical team has 15+ years of stainless solutions under their belts.
