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400-Series Stainless Steels

Signicast's 400-series stainless steels are known for their impressive strength and wear resistance, achieved through their heat-treatable nature.

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Why Choose400-Series Stainless Steels?The primary benefits of 400-series stainless steels lie in their versatility and performance characteristics, making them suitable for a range of complex parts.

Consider 400-series stainless steels when your metal parts call for:

High strength and durability
Cost-effective
Enhanced wear resistance
Hot gas corrosion resistance
Versatile for different applications
Heat treatability
Improved weldability

400-Series Stainless SteelAlloysDiscover our 400-series stainless steels, containing 11-27% chromium, up to 1% carbon, and a maximum of 2.5% nickel. Each are designed to deliver exceptional performance and versatility for diverse applications.erformance and versatility for diverse applications.

CA15 (410) (Annealed)
CA15 (410) (Hardened)
CA40 (420) (Annealed)
CA40 (420) (Hardened)
CD4MCu (Annealed)
CD4MCu (Hardened)
IC 17-4 (CB7CU-1) (Annealed)
IC 17-4 (CB7CU-1) (Hardened)
IC 416 (416) (Annealed)
IC 416 (416) (Hardened)
IC 431 (431) (Annealed)
IC 431 (431) (Hardened)
IC 440A (440A) (Annealed)
IC 440A (440A) (Hardened)
IC 440C (440C) (Annealed)
IC 440C (440C) (Hardened)

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Alloy Characteristics and Uses

CA15 (410) (Annealed)

CA15 (410) annealed stainless steel offers good corrosion resistance and high strength, making it suitable for parts requiring durability and wear resistance.

CA15 (410) (Hardened)

CA15 (410) hardened stainless steel delivers enhanced hardness and wear resistance, ideal for applications demanding high strength and durability.

CA40 (420) (Annealed)

This alloy provides excellent corrosion resistance and improved machinability, making it suitable for components that require both durability and ease of processing.

CA40 (420) (Hardened)

CA40 (420) hardened stainless steel offers superior hardness and wear resistance, making it ideal for high-strength applications requiring durability and long-term performance.

CD4MCu (Annealed)

This alloy provides exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance, making it ideal for demanding applications in harsh environments.

CD4MCu (Hardened)

CD4MCu hardened stainless steel delivers superior hardness and enhanced wear resistance, making it ideal for high-stress applications in corrosive environments.

IC 17-4 (CB7CU-1) (Annealed)

IC 17-4 (CB7CU-1) annealed stainless steel provides excellent mechanical properties, including high strength and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications.

IC 17-4 (CB7CU-1) (Hardened)

This alloy provides superior strength and durability, offering excellent resistance to wear and corrosion for high-performance applications.

IC 416 (416) (Annealed)

This alloy offers good machinability and moderate corrosion resistance, making it suitable for components that require ease of fabrication and reliable performance.

IC 416 (416) (Hardened)

IC 416 (416) hardened stainless steel delivers enhanced hardness and wear resistance, ideal for applications that demand high strength and durability.

IC 431 (431) (Annealed)

This alloy provides a balanced combination of good corrosion resistance and high toughness, making it suitable for demanding structural and mechanical components.

IC 431 (431) (Hardened)

This alloy delivers increased hardness and strength, making it ideal for applications requiring enhanced wear resistance and durability.

IC 440A (440A) (Annealed)

IC 440A (440A) annealed stainless steel provides a good balance of hardness and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for components that require both strength and durability.

IC 440A (440A) (Hardened)

IC 440A (440A) hardened stainless steel delivers superior hardness and wear resistance, making it ideal for high-stress applications that demand exceptional durability.

IC 440C (440C) (Annealed)

IC 440C (440C) annealed stainless steel offers excellent hardness and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for precision components that require a high level of durability and strength.

IC 440C (440C) (Hardened)

This alloy provides outstanding hardness and wear resistance, ideal for components that require exceptional strength and durability under high-stress conditions.

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