Phehlukwayo Metal, located in Cape Town, South Africa, is a reliable manufacturer and supplier of top-notch Stainless Steel 431 Round Bars and Rods. Known for their impressive strength, outstanding toughness, and resistance to corrosion, these round bars and rods are designed to perform consistently in tough industrial settings. Phehlukwayo Metal takes pride in their precision manufacturing, heat treatment, and rigorous quality control, ensuring that their products deliver dependable performance and durability. Their Stainless Steel 431 Round Bars and Rods are perfect for applications that demand accuracy, wear resistance, and strength, making them popular choices in the aerospace, automotive, marine, chemical processing, and general engineering industries
These Stainless Steel 431 Round Bars and Rods are primarily made of iron, featuring 15–17% chromium, 2–2.5% nickel, 0.2–0.3% carbon, along with trace amounts of manganese and silicon. This martensitic stainless steel offers high tensile strength, remarkable hardness, and solid corrosion resistance. In terms of mechanics, 431 Round Bars and Rods boast tensile strength ranging from 860 to 1000 MPa, high yield strength, and sufficient ductility, making them ideal for precision components and high-stress applications that require durability and reliability.
Stainless Steel Round Bar Specification : ASTM A276 / A479, ASME SA276 / A479
Dimension Standard : EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI
Size : 14mm-300mm
Thickness : 50 mm to 6000 mm Long
Length : 1 To 6 Meters, Custom Cut Length
Form : Round, Square, Hex(A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc.
| 431 | Max | Min |
| C | 0.20 | – |
| Cr | 17.00 | 15.00 |
| Fe | Balance | – |
| Mn | 1.00 | – |
| Ni | 2.50 | 1.25 |
| P | 0.040 | – |
| S | 0.030 | – |
| Si | 1.00 | – |
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Typical Mechanical Properties at Elevated Temperatures, Hardened at 1010oC and Tempered at 30oC Above Working Temperature |
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Tempering Temperature oC |
510 |
570 |
620 |
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Working Temperature oC |
480 |
540 |
590 |
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Tensile Strengt Mpa |
1350 |
720 |
435 |
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Elongation in 50mm % |
15 |
20 |
26 |
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Room Temperature Hardness after Test |
HB |
440 |
330 |
280 |
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Rc |
47 |
37 |
30 |
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Grade |
UNS No |
Old British |
Euronorm |
Swedish SS |
Japanese JIS |
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BS |
En |
No |
Name |
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431 |
S43100 |
431S29 |
57 |
1.4057 |
X17CrNi16-2 |
2321 |
SUS 431 |
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Grade |
Density (kg/m3) |
Elastic Modulus (GPa) |
Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (μm/m/°C) |
Thermal Conductivity (W/m.K) |
Specific Heat 0-100°C (J/kg.K) |
Electrical Resistivity (nΩ.m) |
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0-100°C |
0-315°C |
0-538°C |
at 100°C |
at 500°C |
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431 |
7800 |
200 |
10.2 |
12.1 |
– |
20.2 |
– |
460 |
720 |
Yes, Stainless Steel 431 Round Bars/Rods can be used at high temperatures, offering good oxidation and scaling resistance up to 600°F (316°C), making them suitable for moderate temperature applications.
Yes, Stainless Steel 431 Round Bars/Rods are fully recyclable. Being a type of stainless steel, they can be melted down and repurposed without losing their inherent properties, contributing to sustainability.
Yes, Stainless Steel 431 Round Bars/Rods can be welded, although preheating and post-weld heat treatment are recommended to prevent cracking and maintain the material's mechanical properties.
You’ll find Stainless Steel 431 Round Bars and Rods commonly used in the production of shafts, fasteners, pump components, valve parts, and structural machinery elements. Their unique blend of strength and corrosion resistance makes them perfect for marine, automotive, aerospace, and chemical processing applications. They also excel in high-stress environments where wear resistance, fatigue strength, and dimensional stability are crucial. With Phehlukwayo Metal’s Stainless Steel 431 Round Bars and Rods, you can expect long-lasting performance, dependable durability, and consistent quality, making them a top choice for essential industrial and engineering applications.






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