18 gauge 430 cold rolled stainless steel sheet

18 Gauge 430 Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Sheet

Gangsteel produces 18 gauge 430 cold rolled stainless steel sheet in full compliance with the leading international standards. We can manufacture to any of the following major specifications to meet your exact project requirements:

• JIS G4305 SUS430(Japan)
• ASTM A240 Type 430(USA)
• EN 10088-2 1.4016 / X6Cr17(Europe)
• DIN EN 1.4016(Germany)
• GB/T 3280 10Cr17 / 1Cr17(China)
• BS 1449 430S17(United Kingdom)
• ISO 4954 X6Cr17(International)

18 gauge is one of the most popular thicknesses for 430 sheet. It equals 1.214 mm (0.0478 inches) with a standard tolerance of ±0.05 mm, making it ideal for stamping, bending, and light structural uses.

What Is 18 Gauge 430 Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Sheet?

18 gauge 430 cold rolled stainless steel sheet is a nickel-free ferritic grade (16–18% Cr) that combines excellent formability, moderate corrosion resistance, and outstanding value. After precision cold rolling, annealing, and pickling, it achieves tight thickness control and a clean, uniform surface ready for fabrication. The 1.214 mm thickness strikes the perfect balance — thick enough for rigidity yet thin enough for easy forming and low weight.

As a straight-chromium alloy, it offers stable pricing, high thermal conductivity (approximately 26 W/m·K), low thermal expansion, and full magnetic properties, making it a favorite for appliances, automotive trim, and architectural applications.

Chemical Composition

Our 18 gauge 430 sheets strictly conform to the chemical limits of all listed standards:

Mechanical Properties (Annealed Condition)

These properties make 18 gauge 430 sheet highly formable for deep drawing and bending while providing sufficient strength for everyday use.

Available Specifications and Finishes

Gangsteel offers 18 gauge 430 cold rolled stainless steel sheet in the following standard range (custom sizes available upon request):

• Thickness: 1.214 mm (18 gauge) ±0.05 mm
• Width: 600 mm – 2000 mm (slit or mill edge)
• Length: Up to 6000 mm
• Tolerance: Flatness ≤8 mm/m

Common finishes: 2B, BA, NO.4, HL. All sheets are protected with PVC/PE film for safe handling.

For customers who also need coil form or other gauges, we recommend our a240 Type_430 stainless steel sheet or JIS G4305 SUS 430 stainless steel sheet.

Manufacturing Process at Gangsteel

We start with high-purity AOD-refined material, hot roll, then cold roll to exact 18 gauge thickness on precision mills. Annealing and pickling ensure a clean base, followed by final inspection using eddy-current and AI visual systems. Every batch undergoes third-party testing (SGS, TUV, BV) for full traceability.

Key Advantages of Gangsteel 18 Gauge 430 Sheet

• Precise 1.214 mm thickness with tight tolerance
• Excellent formability for stamping and bending
• Superior thermal properties compared to austenitics
• Magnetic for easy automated handling
• Stable pricing — nickel-free composition
• Consistent quality across every order

For European or Chinese standard projects, the identical material is also available as our EN10088 2 X6Cr17 stainless steel sheet, DIN 1.4016 stainless steel sheet, or GB/T 10Cr17 1Cr17 stainless steel sheet.

Wide Range of Applications

18 gauge 430 cold rolled stainless steel sheet is widely used in:

• Household appliances (refrigerator panels, washing machine parts)
• Automotive interior trim
• Architectural cladding and elevator interiors
• Kitchen equipment and food processing surfaces
• Industrial guards and heat exchangers

Why Choose Gangsteel?

With decades of experience and state-of-the-art rolling lines, Gangsteel guarantees tight thickness control, superior flatness, and zero-defect surface quality on every 18 gauge sheet. We maintain large inventory for fast delivery (15–30 days) and offer flexible MOQ starting from 5 tons. Every sheet is accompanied by full mill test certificates and third-party inspection reports.

Contact our technical sales team today for current pricing, samples, or customized specifications. Let Gangsteel be your reliable partner for 18 gauge 430 cold rolled stainless steel sheet.