ferritic

SUS304 vs SUS430: Austenitic vs Ferritic Stainless — Corrosion, Cost, and Formability

SUS304 vs SUS430: ferritic SUS430 is ~30% cheaper and magnetic but has lower corrosion resistance and formability. Full comparison with environment-based selection guide.

2026.06.22

stainless steel

JIS SUS430 Steel: AISI 430 Equivalent — Ferritic Stainless, No Nickel, Magnetic

SUS430 (JIS G4303) is Japan's standard ferritic stainless — 17% Cr, no Ni, magnetic, ~30% cheaper than SUS304. Full guide: 1.4016 equivalents, properties, limits vs SUS304.

2026.06.17

stainless steel

JIS G4311 / G4312 Heat-Resistant Steel Guide: SUH Grade Families Explained

JIS G4311 and G4312 cover Japan's SUH heat-resistant steel series across four structural families: martensitic, ferritic, austenitic, and precipitation-hardening. Full grade overview with service temperature limits, ASTM equivalents, and application decision framework.

2026.06.12

steel