Nestled in the industrial hub of Safat, Kuwait, Nimish Metal has built a reputation as a trusted name for high-performance materials. We specialize in providing superior-grade Stainless Steel 440C Square Bars and Rods, engineered to meet the most demanding industrial challenges. Our commitment is to empower your manufacturing and engineering projects with materials that offer exceptional durability and reliability. When quality and precision are non-negotiable, professionals across various sectors turn to Nimish Metal for products that deliver outstanding performance, time and time again.
This martensitic stainless steel is defined by its high carbon content, which includes key elements like chromium and carbon. This composition is the foundation for its impressive mechanical properties, most notably its ability to achieve a very high hardness level after heat treatment. The steel offers excellent wear resistance and good corrosion resistance, making it exceptionally durable. It also maintains its toughness under stress, ensuring it can handle demanding applications without failing prematurely.
Dimensions : ASTM, ASME
Standard : ASTM / ASME SA A582, A276, A564, ASTM A484, 484M
Surface : hrap, hot rolled pickled or sand blasting finished, cold drawn, polished, hairline
Size : Tolerance: H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12
| Element | C | Cr | Mn | Ni | P | S | Si |
| SS 440C | 1.20-0.95 | 18.00-16.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.03-0.15 | 1.00 |
| Element | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation | Hardness |
| SS 440C | 1965 | 1896 | 2 | 57 |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS |
| SS 440C | 1.4125 | S44004 | SUS 440C |
| SQUARES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size(mm) | WT PER FEET IN KGS | WT PER MTR IN KGS |
| 16 | 0.62 | 2.05 |
| 18 | 0.79 | 2.59 |
| 20 | 0.76 | 2.49 |
| 22 | 1.18 | 3.87 |
| 25 | 1.52 | 5.00 |
| 28 | 1.91 | 6.27 |
| 30 | 2.19 | 7.20 |
| 32 | 2.50 | 8.19 |
| 36 | 3.16 | 10.37 |
| 38 | 3.52 | 11.55 |
| 40 | 3.90 | 12.80 |
| 45 | 4.94 | 16.20 |
| 50 | 6.10 | 20.00 |
| 56 | 7.65 | 25.08 |
| 60 | – | – |
| 65 | – | – |
| 70 | – | – |
| 75 | – | – |
| 80 | – | – |
| 90 | – | – |
| 100 | – | – |
Yes, Stainless Steel 440C Square Bars are magnetic. This is because they are martensitic stainless steel, which contains a high amount of carbon, making them ferromagnetic.
Yes, Stainless Steel 440C square rods can be heat-treated to improve hardness and strength. The typical heat treatment process includes austenitizing, quenching, and tempering.
Stainless Steel 440C square bars offer excellent high-temperature strength and maintain their hardness and wear resistance in elevated temperatures. However, prolonged exposure may lead to some reduction in toughness and ductility.
The exceptional hardness and wear resistance of 440C make these bars and rods indispensable in applications where metal-to-metal contact is constant. You’ll often find them machined into critical components like precision bearings, durable valve parts, and high-quality cutting tools. They are also the material of choice for crafting durable gages, surgical instruments, and specialized components for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Essentially, any application that demands a combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and long-lasting performance is an ideal candidate for 440C stainless steel.






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