What is 1.4003? 1.4003 is a stainless steel that is a low cost alternative to nickel alloyed stainless steels and is a superior alternative to carbon, mild steels, challenging its position as a utility material. It is a winning formula displaying both the advantages of stainless steel and engineering properties of carbon steels. Its design opens it up to a wide range of applications.
A number of advantages can be gained from 1.4003. These include low initial cost combined with lower life cycle cost where zero maintenance and extended service life means that 1.4003 earns cost saving throughout its working life.
Benefits for the user over commercial mild steel products
- Higher yield strength
- Excellent weldability
- Superior corrosion resistance
- Very good formability
- Superior abrasion resistance
- Enhanced slide ability
- Superior heat resistance
- Longer life cycle performance
- Gauge reduction – Weight savings
Square Tubular Sections
| Wall Thickness (mm) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (mm) | 1.50* | 2.00* | 3.00* | 4.00* |
| 20 x 20 | 0.814 | 1.03 | - | - |
| 30 x 30 | 1.28 | 1.65 | - | - |
| 35 x 35 | 1.51 | 1.96 | 2.79 | - |
| 40 x 40 | 1.74 | 2.27 | 3.26 | 4.14 |
| 50 x 50 | 2.21 | 2.89 | 4.19 | 5.38 |
| 60 x 60 | 2.67 | 3.51 | 5.11 | 6.62 |
| 70 x 70 | 3.14 | 4.13 | 6.04 | - |
| 80 x 80 | 3.60 | 4.75 | 6.97 | 9.09 |
Rectangular Tubular Section
| Wall Thickness (mm) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (mm) | 1.50* | 2.00* | 3.00* | 4.00* |
| 30 x 20 | 1.05 | 1.34 | - | - |
| 40 x 20 | 1.28 | 1.65 | - | - |
| 40 x 30 | 1.51 | 1.96 | - | - |
| 50 x 30 | 1.74 | 2.27 | 3.26 | 4.14 |
| 50 x 40 | 1.98 | 2.58 | 3.72 | - |
| 60 x 30 | 1.98 | 2.58 | 3.72 | - |
| 60 x 40 | 2.21 | 2.89 | 4.19 | 5.38 |
| 70 x 30 | 2.21 | 2.89 | 4.19 | - |
| 70 x 50 | 2.67 | 3.51 | 5.11 | - |
| 80 x 40 | 2.67 | 3.51 | 5.11 | 6.62 |
| 80 x 60 | 3.14 | 4.13 | 6.04 | 7.85 |
| 90 x 50 | 3.14 | 4.13 | 6.04 | 7.85 |
| 100 x 40 | 3.14 | 4.13 | 6.04 | 7.85 |
| 100 x 50 | - | - | 6.51 | 8.47 |
| 100 x 60 | 3.60 | 4.75 | 6.97 | 9.09 |
| 110 x 70 | - | 5.37 | 7.90 | 10.30 |
| 120 x 40 | 3.60 | 4.75 | 6.97 | 9.09 |
| 120 x 50 | 3.83 | 5.06 | 7.44 | 9.71 |
| 120 x 60 | 4.07 | 5.37 | 7.90 | 10.30 |
| 120 x 80 | 4.53 | 5.99 | 8.83 | 11.60 |
| 140 x 80 | - | - | 9.76 | 12.80 |
| 150 x 50 | 4.53 | 5.99 | 8.83 | 11.60 |