Neith Metals, based in Cairo, Egypt, stands out as a top-notch manufacturer and supplier of high-quality stainless steel products, with a particular focus on Stainless Steel 420 Bars and Rods. The company has built a reputation for delivering materials that are not only high-performance and corrosion-resistant but also precision-engineered to meet international standards. Thanks to cutting-edge production technology and rigorous quality control measures, Neith Metals guarantees consistent excellence and durability in its products. Their Stainless Steel 420 Bars and Rods are crafted to provide outstanding strength, hardness, and wear resistance, making them the perfect choice for demanding applications in various industries, including engineering and mechanical sectors.
Stainless Steel 420 Bars and Rods are martensitic stainless steel alloys celebrated for their remarkable hardness, strength, and decent corrosion resistance. Typically, these alloys contain 12–14% chromium and 0.15–0.40% carbon, along with trace amounts of manganese, silicon, and sulfur. After heat treatment, they can achieve impressive tensile strength ranging from 700 to 900 MPa and hardness levels up to 500 HB. Additionally, they offer good polishability, machinability, and wear resistance, making them ideal for applications that require durability, toughness, and reliable performance under stress and friction.
| 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.
These Stainless Steel 420 Bars and Rods find extensive use in industries that prioritize high hardness, wear resistance, and precision. You’ll commonly see them in the production of shafts, fasteners, gears, pump parts, and surgical instruments. They’re also essential in the automotive, aerospace, and mechanical fields for components that face friction and moderate corrosion. Their heat-treatable nature allows for customization to meet specific hardness and strength needs. With their blend of toughness, machinability, and wear resistance, Stainless Steel 420 Bars and Rods prove to be a versatile and dependable choice for various industrial and engineering applications.






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