409 Stainless Steel Sheet

409 stainless steel sheet is a general purpose stainless steel product and Kloeckner Metals proudly supplies it nationwide throughout our network of 55+ branches.

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General Info About 409

409 stainless steel sheet is a general purpose ferritic stainless steel. Primarily purposed for automotive exhaust systems, this chromium titanium stabilized stainless steel protects against oxidation.

More Details About 409

  • Advantages/Disadvantages

    This stainless steel grade provides excellent protection against exhaust gas and atmospheric corrosion at elevated temperatures. These mechanical properties offer critical advantages in the automotive and agriculture industries. One disadvantage of this stainless steel sheet is its exterior finishing characteristics – it is not recommended for decorative applications or where appearance is prioritized (like exterior auto body paneling or appliance surfaces).

  • Industries

    409 stainless steel sheet is most commonly used in the automotive and agriculture industries.

  • Applications

    In addition to automotive exhaust systems (tailpipes, mufflers, converters), this stainless steel grade is frequently used in non-automotive exhaust systems, heat exchangers, silencers, power generation, fuel filters, agricultural spreaders, furnace components, and transformer casing.

  • Machining

    It has excellent machinability.

  • Welding

    It is weldable.

  • Heat Treatment

    It is not heat treatable.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is ferritic stainless steel?

    ANSWER:

    Ferritic stainless steel is one of the stainless steel families along with martensitic, duplex, and austenitic which describe the microstructure of the steel. They contain higher chromium content than martensitic steels and contain small amounts of ferrite stabilizers (i.e. titanium). They are magnetic.

  • What products are available in 409 stainless?

    ANSWER:

    Kloeckner Metals supplies 409 stainless steel in sheet, plate, and tube.

  • What is the max Brinell hardness of this stainless steel grade?

    ANSWER:

    The max Brinell hardness number for 409 stainless is 207.

Services provided to 409 Stainless Steel Sheet products

Coil Coating (Prepainting)

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Stretcher Leveling

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Blanking

With new equipment and expanded blanking capabilities,...

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Press Braking

At Kloeckner Metals, we deliver press braking...

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Punching

Thanks to industry leadership in innovation, Kloeckner...

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Sawing

With strong investments in the latest equipment,...

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Precision Leveling

With expanded precision leveling capabilities thanks to...

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Drilling

When it comes to drilling equipment and...

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Colored Stainless

Kloeckner is proud to offer oxy-fuel cutting...

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Shot Blasting

Kloeckner offers industry-leading shot blasting and paint...

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Branches featuring 409 Stainless Steel Sheet products

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Industries served by 409 Stainless Steel Sheet

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