Stainless Steel Alloy 430 FR
Stainless steel alloy 430FR is a free-machining solenoid quality alloy, ideal for parts that require corrosion resistance and high electrical resistivity. It has excellent corrosion resistance in fresh water, gaseous, moderately acidic, and low chlorine environments. 430FR’s high silicon levels give it increased hardness, decreased deformation from impact, and increased magnetic characteristics.
430FR has a machining cost factor of 2.7 when compared to steel 12L14. It is not ideal for welding due to its high sulfur content, and does not respond to heat treatment. 430FR withstands moderate cold work and can be forged and annealed.
Industries & Applications
- Solenoid valves
- Injectors
Stainless Steel Parts Gallery
Stainless Steel 430 FR Characteristics
|
TEMPER |
Yield Strength |
Ultimate Tensile Strength |
Modulus of Elasticity |
Brinell Hardness (500kg/10mm) |
|
Annealed (Grade 1) |
45 |
81 |
32,000 |
160 |
Stainless Steel Cost Comparison
| Type | General Characteristics | Alloy | Common Applications | Tolerances for a 1/2" Dia. Bar | Material Cost Factor | Machining Cost Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel |
Corrosion resistance and high electrical resistivity
|
430 FR |
Excellent corrosion resistance in fresh water, gaseous, moderately acidic, and low chlorine environments
|
+.002 | 3 | 2.7 |
Common Material Cost Comparison
| Type | General Characteristics | Alloy | Common Applications | Tolerances for a 1/2" Dia. Bar | Material Cost Factor | Machining Cost Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel |
Designed for excellent machinability. Case hard only
|
12L14 |
Endless commercial products; probably more pounds used in turned products than any other bar stock
|
Cold drawn 0 |
1 | 1 |
| Stainless Steel |
Designed for machining, non-magnetic
|
303 |
Electronic hardware, automotive, aerospace, medical instruments, and many applications requiring corrosion resistance
|
Cold finished +/- .002 |
1.9 | 2.7 |
| Brass |
Strength, corrosion and wear resistance, and excellent machinability
|
C35300 |
Well suited for parts with knurling or threading
|
+0015 | 3.5 | .07 |
| Aluminum |
Designed for machining
|
2011 |
Electronic hardware, endless commercial products
|
Cold finish +/-.0015 |
3.8 | .6 |
| Titanium |
High strength, light weight, good bio-compatibility
|
Ti-6Al-4VEli |
Medical implants
|
Ground & polished +/-.002 |
30.2 | 6 |
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