440C Stainless Steel Coil represents the pinnacle of high-carbon martensitic stainless steels, engineered to deliver exceptional hardness, superior wear resistance, and excellent edge retention for the most demanding applications. With carbon content of 0.95-1.20%—the highest among standard stainless steels—440C achieves remarkable hardness levels up to 62 HRC after proper heat treatment, making it the premier choice for premium cutlery, high-performance bearings, surgical instruments, and critical wear components. This grade combines extreme hardness capabilities with moderate corrosion resistance, creating a unique material solution where wear resistance and dimensional stability are paramount.

Supplied in continuous coil form for precision manufacturing, 440C offers manufacturers the ability to produce components with exceptional hardness while maintaining the basic corrosion resistance inherent to chromium-containing steels. The high carbon content enables deep hardening and superior abrasion resistance, positioning 440C as the material of choice for applications where other stainless steels lack sufficient hardness and tool steels lack adequate corrosion resistance. While challenging to machine and form, 440C provides unmatched performance in carefully selected applications where its specific properties justify the processing complexity and cost.