The SS 430 Reducer is a crucial forging component used in industrial piping to facilitate a change in the pipe's bore size, allowing for the gradual transition between two different diameter pipes or fittings. They are commonly available as Concentric Reducers (where the center lines of both ends align) or Eccentric Reducers (where one edge remains aligned). Manufactured from Ferritic Stainless Steel Grade 430, these reducers offer good corrosion resistance in atmospheric and non-aggressive fluid environments and are highly valued for their excellent oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. Grade 430 is also magnetic. Zeron Fasteners produces these fittings using precise forging and forming techniques, which are vital for achieving the optimal material structure and dimensional stability necessary for pipe transitions. SS 430 Reducers are commonly utilized in exhaust systems, low-pressure utility lines, and heat exchange circuits where moderate stainless properties and heat resistance are required.
| Element | Composition (%) |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.12 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 16.00 - 18.00 |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 1.00 |
| Silicon (Si) | ≤ 1.00 |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.040 |
| Sulphur (S) | ≤ 0.030 |
| Iron (Fe) | Balance |
| Property | Minimum Value (Annealed) | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength ($R_m$) | 450 | MPa |
| Yield Strength ($R_{p0.2}$) | 205 | MPa |
| Hardness (Brinell, HB) | ≤ 217 | HBW |
| Elongation After Fracture ($A$) | 22 | % |