What is Stainless Steel 420 Scrap?
Stainless Steel 420 Scrap is a type of stainless steel known for its high carbon content, which provides excellent hardness and strength. Its composition typically includes 12-14% chromium, making it resistant to corrosion in mild environments. This scrap material is often utilized in various industrial applications due to its desirable properties.Compared to other stainless steel grades, Stainless Steel 420 Scrap has fair to good machinability when machined using appropriate equipment and cutting parameters.
Stainless Steel 420 Scrap is notable for its moderate corrosion resistance even given its higher carbon content, especially when exposed to mild environments. Chromium's presence further strengthens this property; especially under atmospheric and freshwater environments; however it may become vulnerable in more aggressive conditions like those containing chlorides or acids.
Stainless Steel 420 Scrap is relatively weldable, however, care must be taken during welding processes to reduce risk and enhance mechanical properties of weld joints. Preheating and postweld heat treatment treatments may help lower cracking risks while improving mechanical properties; selecting suitable filler materials and welding techniques will further increase quality welds that make these joints suitable for various fabrication applications.
Stainless Steel 420 Scrap is utilized across industries due to its combination of hardness, strength and corrosion resistance. Typically employed for producing industrial components like valves, pumps, shafts and gears; in addition it's employed in making surgical instruments cutting tools molds because it offers excellent wear resistance with superior edge retention properties.
Stainless Steel 420 Scrap is widely utilized across industries such as aerospace, automotive and oil and gas for components that endure high levels of wear and corrosion, such as turbine blades and compressor parts that experience excessive use or frictional forces. Furthermore, structural elements, springs and fasteners that rely on its strength and durability also employ this material extensively.
Apple Steels is a leading dealer and distributor of Stainless Steel 420 Scrap in Mumbai, India. Renowned for its high carbon content, strength, and hardness, Stainless Steel 420 Scrap is a preferred choice in various industrial applications. With expertise in producing quality stainless steel materials, we ensure reliable solutions for machining, corrosion resistance, and weldability requirements.
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Grade | 420 |
| Type | Recyclable |
| Thickness | 2mm-10mm |
| Condition | Waste |
| Scrap Type | Turnings, Shavings, Plate Cuts, Round Cuts, Shaftings, Pipe Cuts |
| Condition of supply | Loose Bales, Compressed Bales, Pillow Bales, Bulk, Capsules, Side slits |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | EN | BS |
| SS 420 | 1.4021 | S42000 | SUS 420 J1 | FeMi35Cr20Cu4Mo2 | 420S29 |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr |
| SS 420 | 0.15 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 14.0 – 12.0 |
| Tensile Strength (PSI) | Yield Strength (PSI) | Reduction of Area | Elongation in 2" | Brinell Hardness |
| 95,000 | 50,000 | 55 | 25 | 175 |
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