Stainless Steel 410 Wire
Product Description
FUSHUN METAL's Stainless Steel 410 Wire is a premium
general-purpose martensitic stainless steel wire offering an
exceptional combination of corrosion resistance, high mechanical
strength, excellent hardenability, and magnetic properties. With a
carefully controlled chemical composition featuring approximately
12% chromium and 0.15% carbon, our 410 wire provides superior
performance in applications requiring hardness, strength, and wear
resistance combined with moderate corrosion protection. Available
in precision diameters down to 0.10mm, this versatile wire can be
heat treated to various hardness levels (up to 50 HRC), making it
the ideal choice for demanding applications in oil and gas,
automotive, cutlery, medical, and industrial equipment sectors.
Unlike austenitic grades, FUSHUN METAL's 410 stainless steel wire
responds well to heat treatment, allowing customization of
mechanical properties while maintaining good corrosion resistance
in mild environments. Each spool of our 410 wire undergoes
comprehensive quality control to ensure consistent properties,
precise dimensions, and superior surface quality for reliable
performance in your most demanding applications.
Wire Specifications
FUSHUN METAL offers Stainless Steel 410 Wire in a comprehensive
range of specifications to meet diverse application requirements:
Available Wire Diameters
- Ultra-Fine Wire: 0.10 mm to 0.30 mm
- Fine Wire: 0.31 mm to 1.00 mm
- Medium Wire: 1.01 mm to 3.00 mm
- Standard Wire: 3.01 mm to 10.00 mm
Dimensional Tolerances
| Wire Diameter Range | Standard Tolerance | Precision Tolerance (Available on Request) |
|---|
| 0.10 mm - 0.30 mm | ±0.005 mm | ±0.003 mm |
| 0.31 mm - 1.00 mm | ±0.010 mm | ±0.005 mm |
| 1.01 mm - 3.00 mm | ±0.020 mm | ±0.010 mm |
| 3.01 mm - 10.00 mm | ±0.030 mm | ±0.015 mm |
Surface Finishes
- Bright Drawn: Clean, smooth surface with excellent dimensional accuracy
- Annealed: Soft condition for forming operations
- Tempered: Heat treated to specific hardness levels
- Pickled and Passivated: Enhanced corrosion resistance
- Polished: Improved surface finish for specialized applications
- Custom Finishes: Available upon request for specific applications
Temper Conditions
- Annealed (Soft): Maximum ductility for forming operations
- Process Annealed: Balanced formability and strength
- Quenched: Hardened condition
- Quenched and Tempered: Various hardness levels available (HRC 25-50)
- Spring Temper: High strength for spring applications
- Custom Heat Treatments: Available to meet specific mechanical property requirements
Packaging Options
- Precision Layer Wound Spools: For automated feeding and processing
- Standard Spools: Various sizes available
- Pancake Coils: For specialized applications
- Straight Cut Lengths: Available from 0.5m to 6.0m
- Custom Packaging: Designed to meet specific handling and storage requirements
- Oil-Coated Option: Available for enhanced corrosion protection during storage
Applications
FUSHUN METAL's Stainless Steel 410 Wire is specifically engineered
for applications requiring a combination of strength, wear
resistance, magnetic properties, and moderate corrosion resistance:
Fasteners and Springs
- High-strength fasteners for corrosive environments
- Springs requiring corrosion resistance
- Locking wire for automotive and industrial applications
- Safety wire for critical assemblies
- Retaining rings requiring strength and corrosion resistance
- Tension springs for outdoor applications
- Heavy-duty industrial fasteners
Cutting Tools and Blades
- Knife blades and cutlery
- Surgical cutting instruments
- Food processing blades
- Industrial cutting edges
- Razor components
- Shear components
- Cutting wire for specialized applications
Oil and Gas Industry
- Valve components
- Downhole tool parts
- Pump shafts and components
- Wireline components
- Flow control equipment
- Wellhead components
- Pipeline fittings and fixtures
Automotive Components
- Brake components
- Fuel system parts
- Sensor housing components
- Valve train components
- Exhaust system fasteners
- Steering system components
- Transmission parts
Medical and Dental Applications
- Surgical instruments
- Dental tools
- Medical device components
- Orthopedic fixtures
- Sterilizable equipment components
- Medical pins and wires
- Orthodontic applications
General Industrial Applications
- Shafts and pins
- Magnetic components requiring corrosion resistance
- Wear-resistant parts
- Bearing components
- Machine components requiring both strength and corrosion resistance
- Screen and filter components
- Pulp and paper industry components
Chemical Composition
FUSHUN METAL's Stainless Steel 410 Wire features the following
nominal composition:
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|
| Chromium (Cr) | 11.5-13.5% |
| Carbon (C) | 0.08-0.15% |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 1.0% |
| Silicon (Si) | ≤ 1.0% |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.040% |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.030% |
| Nickel (Ni) | ≤ 0.75% |
| Iron (Fe) | Balance |
Key Element Functions
- Chromium (11.5-13.5%): Provides corrosion resistance through the formation of a passive
chromium oxide layer.
- Carbon (0.08-0.15%): Carefully controlled to provide optimal hardenability and strength
while maintaining reasonable ductility and corrosion resistance.
- Manganese and Silicon: Act as deoxidizers during melting and contribute to mechanical
properties.
- Limited Nickel Content: Ensures proper martensitic structure formation and maintains
magnetic properties.
Physical and Mechanical Properties
Our Stainless Steel 410 Wire offers an impressive combination of
physical and mechanical properties that make it ideal for demanding
applications:
| Property | Units | Value |
|---|
| Density | g/cm³ | 7.7 |
| Melting Range | °C | 1480-1530 |
| Electrical Resistivity at 20°C | μΩ·cm | 57 |
| Thermal Conductivity at 20°C | W/m·K | 24.9 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (20-100°C) | 10⁻⁶/K | 9.9 |
| Specific Heat at 20°C | J/kg·K | 460 |
| Young's Modulus | GPa | 215 |
| Magnetic Permeability | - | Ferromagnetic |
| Maximum Service Temperature (continuous) | °C | 650 |
Mechanical Properties by Condition
The mechanical properties of our 410 wire vary significantly by
heat treatment condition, providing versatility for various
applications:
| Condition | Tensile Strength (MPa)* | Yield Strength (MPa)* | Elongation (%)* | Hardness* |
|---|
| Annealed | 480-620 | 275-345 | 20-30 | ≤ 83 HRB |
| Quenched | 1000-1300 | 800-950 | 8-12 | 43-50 HRC |
| Quenched and Tempered at 205°C | 1550-1800 | 1300-1550 | 5-8 | 48-52 HRC |
| Quenched and Tempered at 370°C | 1350-1500 | 1150-1350 | 10-15 | 40-44 HRC |
| Quenched and Tempered at 540°C | 1030-1200 | 800-950 | 15-20 | 32-36 HRC |
| Quenched and Tempered at 650°C | 750-850 | 550-650 | 20-25 | 25-30 HRC |
* Values are approximate and may vary depending on wire diameter
and exact processing conditions
Special Features of FUSHUN METAL's 410 Wire
Our Stainless Steel 410 Wire offers several distinctive advantages
that set it apart from conventional wire products:
Excellent Heat Treatment Response
Type 410 stainless steel wire exhibits exceptional response to heat
treatment, allowing precise control of mechanical properties:
- Superior Hardenability: Achieves high hardness (up to 50 HRC) throughout in sections up to
12 mm diameter.
- Wide Tempering Range: Allows customization of properties from maximum hardness to
optimized combinations of strength and ductility.
- Consistent Response: Predictable and repeatable results with proper heat treatment.
- Minimal Distortion: Careful processing minimizes distortion during heat treatment.
- Through-Hardening Capability: Achieves uniform properties throughout cross-section.
- Controlled Microstructure: Optimized heat treatment cycles produce fine martensitic structure
with controlled carbide distribution.
Versatile Mechanical Properties
The wide range of achievable mechanical properties makes 410 one of
the most versatile stainless steel grades:
- High Hardness Capability: Can be hardened to levels suitable for cutting applications.
- Spring Properties: Excellent for spring applications requiring corrosion resistance.
- Wear Resistance: Good resistance to abrasive and adhesive wear when properly
hardened.
- Fatigue Strength: Superior fatigue properties compared to non-heat-treatable
stainless steels.
- Impact Resistance: Good impact toughness when tempered appropriately.
- Property Optimization: Can be heat treated to optimize specific properties for particular
applications.
Magnetic Properties
Unlike austenitic stainless steels, 410 wire is ferromagnetic,
offering unique advantages for certain applications:
- High Magnetic Permeability: Excellent response to magnetic fields.
- Retention of Magnetism: Can be permanently magnetized if required.
- Magnetic Property Stability: Properties remain stable across a wide temperature range.
- Combined Corrosion Resistance: Offers both magnetic properties and moderate corrosion resistance.
- Magnetic Property Customization: Heat treatment can be used to optimize magnetic characteristics.
Corrosion Resistance Characteristics
410 stainless steel provides moderate corrosion resistance in
various environments:
- Atmospheric Corrosion: Good resistance to normal atmospheric conditions.
- Fresh Water Resistance: Good resistance to fresh water corrosion.
- Mild Chemical Resistance: Moderate resistance to mild chemical solutions.
- Optimized Condition: Best corrosion resistance typically achieved in tempered
condition.
- Surface Passivation: Enhanced corrosion resistance can be achieved through proper
passivation treatment.
Manufacturing Excellence
FUSHUN METAL employs specialized processes to ensure our 410 wire
delivers reliable performance in critical applications:
- Precise Composition Control: Carefully controlled carbon and chromium content for optimal
properties.
- Advanced Drawing Technology: Specialized drawing techniques to maintain dimensional accuracy
and surface quality.
- Optimized Annealing Processes: Carefully controlled annealing cycles to ensure optimal
microstructure for subsequent heat treatment.
- Consistent Property Control: Advanced process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency.
- Clean Steel Practices: Specialized melting and refining techniques to minimize
non-metallic inclusions that could affect performance.
- Superior Surface Quality: Enhanced surface finishing and inspection to ensure clean,
defect-free wire.
Heat Treatment Recommendations
For customers performing their own heat treatment of 410 stainless
steel wire, FUSHUN METAL recommends the following parameters:
Annealing
- Heat to 815-900°C (1500-1650°F)
- Hold for appropriate time based on section thickness (typically 1
hour per 25 mm)
- Slow cool in furnace
- Resulting hardness: approximately 83 HRB (≤ 95 HRB)
Hardening
- Preheat to 760-790°C (1400-1450°F)
- Austenitize at 925-1010°C (1700-1850°F)
- Hold for appropriate time (typically 30-60 minutes depending on
section size)
- Air cool, oil quench, or water quench depending on section size and
required properties
- As-quenched hardness: approximately 43-50 HRC
Tempering
- Temper immediately after hardening
- Tempering temperature selection based on desired final properties:
- 150-260°C (300-500°F): Maximum hardness and wear resistance
- 260-425°C (500-800°F): High strength with improved toughness
- 425-565°C (800-1050°F): Balanced strength and ductility
- 565-675°C (1050-1250°F): Maximum ductility and toughness
- Hold at temperature for minimum 2 hours
- Air cool
- Double tempering recommended for optimal properties
Stress Relieving
- For relieving stresses without significant softening:
- Heat to 230-370°C (450-700°F)
- Hold for 1-2 hours
- Air cool
Quality Assurance and Testing
Every batch of FUSHUN METAL's Stainless Steel 410 Wire undergoes
rigorous testing to ensure it meets our exacting quality standards:
- Chemical Composition Analysis: Spectrographic testing to verify precise element content critical
for performance.
- Mechanical Property Testing: Tensile testing to confirm strength, ductility, and hardness
characteristics.
- Microstructural Examination: Metallographic analysis to verify proper structure and grain size.
- Surface Quality Inspection: Advanced eddy current and visual inspection systems to detect
surface imperfections.
- Dimensional Verification: Precision measurement throughout production to ensure tight
diameter tolerances.
- Magnetic Property Testing: Verification of magnetic characteristics when required.
- Heat Treatment Response Validation: Testing to confirm proper response to heat treatment processes.
- Corrosion Testing: Sample testing available for critical applications.
Certifications Provided
- Material Test Certificates according to EN 10204 3.1
- Chemical composition analysis
- Mechanical property test results
- Dimensional inspection report
- Heat treatment certification when applicable
- Special property verifications available upon request
- Certificate of conformity to ordered specifications
International Standards Compliance
Our Stainless Steel 410 Wire complies with the following
international standards:
| Standard | Designation |
|---|
| ASTM/AISI | 410 |
| UNS | S41000 |
| EN/DIN | 1.4006 / X12Cr13 |
| JIS | SUS 410 |
| BS | 410S21 |
| SAE | J405 (Grade 51410) |
Handling and Storage Recommendations
To maintain the quality and performance of your Stainless Steel 410
Wire, FUSHUN METAL recommends the following handling and storage
practices:
- Store in a clean, dry environment away from chemical contaminants.
- Maintain original protective packaging until ready for use.
- For extended storage, consider light oil coating for additional
corrosion protection.
- Handle with clean gloves to prevent surface contamination from oils
or salts.
- Avoid exposure to chloride-containing environments which may cause
pitting.
- For heat treating operations, ensure clean furnace conditions to
prevent carbon contamination.
- After any heat treatment, clean thoroughly to remove any heat
treatment residues.
- For spring applications, minimize mechanical damage during handling
to prevent performance issues.
- Consider stress relieving after cold forming operations to optimize
performance.
Comparative Advantages over Other Stainless Steel Grades
Understanding how 410 stainless steel wire compares to other grades
helps in selecting the optimal material for your application:
| Property | 410 (Martensitic) | 304 (Austenitic) | 430 (Ferritic) | 420 (Martensitic) |
|---|
| Key Characteristic | General Purpose Hardenable | Non-Magnetic, High Corrosion | Non-Hardenable Magnetic | High-Carbon Hardenable |
| Hardenability | Excellent | Cannot be hardened | Cannot be hardened | Superior |
| Maximum Hardness | ~50 HRC | ~90 HRB | ~90 HRB | ~55 HRC |
| Corrosion Resistance | Moderate | Excellent | Good | Moderate |
| Magnetic Properties | Magnetic | Non-magnetic | Magnetic | Magnetic |
| Weldability | Fair (preheat/post-weld heat treatment) | Excellent | Good | Poor |
| Typical Applications | Fasteners, springs, blades | Food equipment, chemical processing | Automotive trim, appliances | Cutlery, surgical instruments |
Customization Capabilities
FUSHUN METAL offers extensive customization options to meet your
specific application requirements:
- Custom Diameters: Special sizes manufactured to exact specifications for your
application.
- Modified Chemical Composition: Slight adjustments to standard composition available to optimize
specific properties.
- Specialized Heat Treatments: Custom heat treatment cycles to achieve specific mechanical
properties.
- Specialized Surface Finishes: Surface treatments to enhance performance characteristics.
- Special Packaging: Customized packaging for protection during shipping and storage.
- Specialized Testing: Application-specific testing protocols available upon request.
- Cut-to-Length Service: Precision cutting to customer-specified lengths.
- Technical Consultation: Expert metallurgical support for your specific application
challenges.
Why Choose FUSHUN METAL for 410 Stainless Steel Wire
When you select FUSHUN METAL as your supplier for Stainless Steel
410 Wire, you partner with a leading manufacturer committed to
excellence:
- Martensitic Stainless Expertise: Specialized experience in manufacturing heat-treatable stainless
steel wire products.
- Advanced Production Facilities: State-of-the-art melting, drawing, and heat treatment equipment
specifically optimized for martensitic stainless steels.
- Stringent Quality Control: Comprehensive testing and inspection protocols ensure consistent
performance in demanding applications.
- Metallurgical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of heat treatment and microstructural
control of martensitic stainless steels.
- Supply Chain Reliability: Robust inventory management and production planning to ensure
consistent availability of critical materials.
- Technical Support: Expert assistance in material selection, heat treatment guidance,
and application support.
- Global Capabilities: Worldwide shipping network with experience in international
documentation and compliance.
- Material Traceability: Complete documentation and batch traceability for quality
assurance.
- Continuous Improvement: Ongoing research and development in martensitic stainless steel
processing and performance.
- Industry Compliance: Materials and processes that meet or exceed international
standards for critical applications.
Request Information
Contact FUSHUN METAL today to discuss your Stainless Steel 410 Wire
requirements. Our technical team is ready to assist you with:
- Detailed product specifications
- Technical consultations for your specific application
- Heat treatment recommendations for optimal properties
- Custom wire development for specialized requirements
- Pricing inquiries and delivery schedules
- Sample requests for evaluation
FUSHUN METAL – Your trusted partner for premium martensitic
stainless steel wire solutions that deliver consistent quality,
superior mechanical properties, and reliable performance in
demanding applications requiring both hardness and corrosion
resistance.
