Phehlukwayo Metal, located in Cape Town, South Africa, is a reliable manufacturer and supplier of top-notch Stainless Steel 420 Bars and Rods. Known for their impressive hardness, resistance to corrosion, and durability, these bars and rods are designed to meet the rigorous demands of precision and high-performance industrial applications. Phehlukwayo Metal takes pride in their meticulous manufacturing process, heat treatment, and strict quality control, ensuring that they deliver products that are both consistent and dependable. Their Stainless Steel 420 Bars and Rods are perfect for components that need to withstand wear and tear while maintaining dimensional accuracy, making them popular in the automotive, marine, aerospace, and general engineering sectors.
These Stainless Steel 420 Bars and Rods are primarily made of iron, containing 12–14% chromium, 0.15% carbon, along with trace amounts of manganese, silicon, and sulfur. This martensitic stainless steel is known for its high hardness, good wear resistance, and moderate corrosion resistance. In terms of mechanical properties, 420 Bars and Rods boast a tensile strength between 600–800 MPa, solid yield strength, and decent ductility. Their unique blend of hardness, toughness, and machinability makes them ideal for precision components and applications that face moderate wear and stress.
| 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.
You’ll find Stainless Steel 420 Bars and Rods commonly used in the manufacturing of knife blades, cutting tools, bearings, pump shafts, and valve components. Their high hardness and corrosion resistance make them a great fit for applications that experience wear and moderate stress. Additionally, they are utilized in automotive, aerospace, marine, and industrial machinery applications that demand precision, durability, and a long service life. With Phehlukwayo Metal’s Stainless Steel 420 Bars and Rods, you can expect reliable performance, consistent quality, and outstanding strength, making them a top choice for challenging engineering and industrial projects.






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