400-Series Stainless Steels
400-Series Stainless Steels Overview
The 400 series stainless steel is a high-strength, cost-effective alloy with higher carbon and chromium but no nickel. It offers greater hardness and strength than the 300 series, making it ideal for exhaust systems, agricultural parts, and surgical tools. BESSER delivers precise 400 series castings for applications demanding strength, wear resistance, and magnetic properties.
Advantages of 400-Series Stainless Steels
High strength and hardness
Enhanced wear resistance
Cost-effective alternative
Excellent heat treatability
Magnetic properties
Improved weldability
Targeted corrosion resistance
Various 400-Series Alloys Features and Applications
Looking for a stainless steel casting company experienced in 400-series stainless steel? BESSER specializes in durable, wear-resistant castings tailored to your needs. Explore the alloys below to find the right match for your project. If the alloy you need isn’t listed, contact our engineers with your specifications—we’re here to provide expert guidance and customized solutions.
| Alloy Types | Features & Uses |
|---|---|
| 405 | High-chromium ferritic steel, corrosion resistant, weldable, moderate machinability. For chemical piping, equipment supports, welded structures. |
| 408 | Chromium-nickel ferritic steel, moderate heat resistance, poor corrosion resistance. For furnace supports, high-temp duct supports. |
| 409 | Economical ferritic steel, moderate chromium, basic corrosion resistance. For automotive exhausts, agricultural frames, furnace protection. |
| 410 (CA15) | Martensitic steel, high chromium, heat-treatable for hardness and wear resistance. For tools, pump parts, medical instruments, fasteners. |
| 410S | Low-carbon 410, improved crack resistance, better workability. For distillation towers, refinery equipment, industrial piping. |
| 410HT | Heat-treated 410, enhanced hardness/strength, good corrosion resistance. For turbine blades, kitchenware, hardened balls. |
| 416 (IC 416) | Sulfur-added martensitic steel, enhanced machinability, heat-treatable. For gears, screw machine parts, pump/valve components. |
| 416HT | Heat-treated 416, improved machinability, increased hardness. For gears, motor parts, pump/valve components, precision instruments. |
| 420 (CA40) | High-carbon martensitic steel, excellent hardness, good polishability. For cutlery, decorative knives, surgical instruments. |
| 430 | High-chromium ferritic steel, good corrosion resistance, excellent formability. For appliance panels, automotive trim, dishwasher liners. |
| 431 (IC 431) | High-strength martensitic, excellent corrosion resistance, good toughness. For bolts, shafts, aerospace parts, fasteners. |
| 440A (IC440A) | Moderate-carbon martensitic, excellent wear resistance, lower corrosion resistance than 440C. For blades, kitchenware, medical instruments. |
| 440C (IC440C) | Highest-carbon martensitic, exceptional hardness/wear resistance, lower machinability. For knives, bearings, precision instruments. |
| 446 | High-chromium ferritic with Mo/Nb, excellent high-temp and oxidation resistance. For furnace linings, heat exchangers. |
| 17-4 (CB7CU-1) | Precipitation-hardening martensitic steel, high strength, good corrosion resistance, heat-treatable. For aerospace components, shafts, fasteners. |
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FAQs About 400-Series Stainless Steel Casting
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