### 440C Stainless Steel Flat Bar: Technical Specifications and Applications

The 440C Stainless Steel Flat Bar represents a premium martensitic stainless steel product that delivers an exceptional balance of wear resistance and corrosion protection. This high-carbon stainless steel flat bar is manufactured to precise specifications, ensuring consistent quality and superior performance across various applications. Hot rolled and annealed, these flat bars are ready for immediate grinding or forging operations.

#### Key Features

- **Superior hardening capability**: Achieves high hardness levels after heat treatment.

- **Exceptional wear resistance**: Ideal for high-wear applications.

- **High corrosion resistance**: Provides excellent protection against corrosion.

- **Consistent material quality**: Manufactured to stringent standards for reliability.

- **Ready-to-process condition**: Suitable for immediate use in machining or forging.

#### Historical Significance

- **Industry standard since the 1980s**: Trusted by leading manufacturers.

- **Proven track record in cutlery**: A staple in the knife-making industry.

- **Made to precise German specifications**: Ensures top-tier quality.

- **Benchmark for quality stainless steel**: Continues to set standards in the industry.

The 440C stainless steel flat bar remains a preferred choice for applications requiring both hardness and corrosion resistance. Its reliable performance and consistent quality make it particularly valuable for precision cutting tools and high-wear applications where material integrity is crucial.

#### Technical Specifications Table

| Dimension (mm) | Length (mm) | Tolerance (H) | Surface Finish            |

|----------------|-------------|---------------|---------------------------|

| 6 x 3          | 3000        | H8            | Hot rolled & pickled      |

| 10 x 5         | 3000        | H9            | Sandblasted               |

| 15 x 6         | 3000        | H10           | Cold drawn                |

| 20 x 8         | 3000        | H11           | Polished                  |

| 25 x 10        | 3000        | H12           | Hairline finish           |

| 30 x 12        | 3000        | H13           | Precision ground finish   |

#### Primary Applications

- **Cutlery and knives**: High-quality kitchen and hunting knives.

- **Medical instruments**: Precision surgical tools.

- **Aerospace components**: Parts requiring high strength and corrosion resistance.

- **Industrial machinery**: Components exposed to harsh environments.

- **Sporting goods**: Fishing reels, gun parts, and other high-wear applications.

#### Contact Us

For detailed specifications and custom solutions tailored to your needs, please contact our technical team today. We are here to provide you with the best solution for your 440C stainless steel flat bar requirements.

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