Welcome to Nimish Metal, your trusted partner in Safat, Kuwait, for premium stainless steel solutions. We take pride in supplying high-quality Stainless Steel 431 bars and rods, engineered to meet the most demanding industrial challenges. Known for their exceptional strength and corrosion resistance, our 431 products are the ideal choice for projects that require durability and reliability. Whether you’re in manufacturing, construction, or engineering, you can count on Nimish Metal to deliver materials that form the strong, resilient backbone of your most important work.
Stainless Steel 431 is a martensitic grade distinguished by its high strength and good corrosion resistance. Its composition is primarily iron, with a significant 15-17% chromium content, which is boosted by the addition of nickel (1.25-2.50%). This combination allows it to be hardened through heat treatment to achieve impressive mechanical properties. In its hardened condition, it offers a high tensile strength and good ductility, making it substantially stronger than many other common stainless steels while still maintaining a degree of toughness for demanding applications.
Dimensions : EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI
Standard : ASTM A276, ASTM A479
Material Grade : Stainless Steel 431 (UNS S43100)
Stainless Steel 431 Round Bars : Outside Diameter in the range of 4mm to 500mm
Stainless Steel 431 Bright Bars : Outside Diameter in the range of 4mm to 100mm
Stainless Steel 431 Hex Bars : 18mm – 57mm (11/16″ to 2-3/4″)
Stainless Steel 431 Square Bars : 18mm – 47mm (11/16″ to 1-3/4″)
Stainless Steel 431 Flats : 1/2” to 10” in thickness range of 2mm to 150mm, Custom Size Stainless Steel Flats available
Length : 1 to 6 Meters, Custom Cut Lengths
Form : Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc.
Finish : Black, Bright Polished, Rough Turned, NO.4 Finish, Matt Finish, BA Finish
| 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 | – |
| Element | SS 431 |
| Density | 0.2800 lb/inch³ |
| Electrical Resistivity | 70° Ohms (circ mil./ft.) |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 29.0 X 10^3 |
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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 |
Stainless Steel 431 Bars and Rods are ideal for applications requiring high strength and corrosion resistance. They are commonly used in marine, aerospace, automotive, and engineering industries for manufacturing shafts, fasteners, valve components, and other high-strength parts exposed to harsh environments.
Stainless Steel 431 offers a combination of high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and good wear resistance, making it suitable for demanding applications. Unlike other grades, it has a higher hardness and is often used where mechanical performance and toughness are critical.
Stainless Steel 431 offers good machinability, but due to its high hardness, it may require specialized tools and techniques compared to lower-grade stainless steels. Proper machining practices can help achieve the desired results while maintaining the material's strength and integrity.
The robust nature of Stainless Steel 431 bars and rods makes them perfectly suited for high-stress environments. You’ll often find them used in critical components like pump shafts, valves, fasteners, and fittings within the chemical and marine industries. Their excellent resistance to stress and corrosion also makes them a preferred material for aerospace components, turbine parts, and applications in the oil and gas sector. Essentially, wherever you need a material that can withstand intense pressure and hostile conditions, 431 stainless steel provides a dependable and long-lasting solution.






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