How to distinguish between 430 and 304 stainless steel material when we choose flatware

When we choose stainless steel cutlery sets, we usually read the description of the items and it says made of 430 stainless steel or 304 stainless steels. But do you really understand what is the difference between 430 and 304? Which material is better? 

Why the price between these two material are different? 

As the profesional stainless steel cutlery manufactory, Please follow us and you will find all the answers that you need in this article.

·The difference between 430 and 304 material

There are many different grades of stainless steel available to the market.Two of the most common used in flatware industry are 430 and 304.

They both look very similar and it is more than likely that you won't be able to tell the difference between them just by looking at them. These 2 grades make up a large majority of stainless steel in use. 

However there are some marked differences between them that set them apart from each other.

-The big different between these two is cost.

304 is generally more expensive than 430 because of the chemical composition. Notably, 304 contains between 8 – 10.5% nickel whereas 430 contains 0%. The inclusion of nickel in 304 makes the metal more corrosion resistant than 43. 

It is an expensive element which is one of the main reasons for the difference in cost between the two material.

-The another different between these two is magnetism.

430 is magnetic, 304 is micromagnetic. So when you purchase stainless steel flatware, you can easily judge it with a magnet.

·How to choose between 430 material and 304 when you buy flatware

As the biggest flatware supplier in China, we Garbo offer you variety of products. Not only we have good quality high end 304 flatware set, but also we have competitive price 430 stainless steel cutlery set.

Now you already knew that. Consider of corrosion resistance, 304 is more corrosion resistance than 430. But consider of cost and price, 430 has better price than 304.

As a importer, If you are looking for a long-term corrosion-resistant and high food-grade flatware set, we recommend you choose 304 material. 

If you want to buy cheap products which can be sold in large quantities or prepared for holiday promotion, then you can choose 430 material. 

In our Garbo, you can find everything you want for the flatware sets. When you find our products price is over your target price, please don't rush to reject us. We have different material for your references.

But please be advised that, no matter what material and what price we offered, our garbo products are all dishwasher safe and healthy for daily use and well-balanced to fit securely in your hand. After all, quality is the most important issue for our company since the beginning!

You can totally trust our Garbo flatware. Our plan is to bring better flatware to your daily life and we are working towards this target!

Please feel free to email us for catalog and price list. We are willing to help you. 

Looking forward to establish a faithful business relationship with your company!