What are Monel 400 bars, rods, and wires, and what are they commonly used for?
Monel 400 bars, rods, and wires are metal products made from an alloy primarily composed of nickel and copper. They derive their name from the brand name "Monel" and the alloy's designation, 400, which signifies its composition. Monel 400 is known for its excellent corrosion resistance, particularly in seawater and alkaline environments. Due to its unique properties, Monel 400 bars, rods, and wires find various applications across various industries.
They are commonly used in marine and offshore engineering and chemical and petrochemical processing equipment. These materials are also utilized in manufacturing heat exchangers, valves, pumps, fasteners, and electrical components where corrosion resistance and high strength are essential. Monel 400 bars, rods, and wires are favoured for their resistance to acidic environments, making them suitable for applications in sulfuric acid and hydrofluoric acid production, among others.
What are the key properties and characteristics of Monel 400 bars, rods, and wires?
Monel 400 bars exhibit several key properties and characteristics that make them highly sought after in various industries. They possess excellent corrosion resistance, particularly in marine and acidic environments. This resistance extends to pure water and various corrosive media, including sulfuric acid, hydrofluoric acid, and alkaline solutions. Additionally, Monel 400 bars offer high strength and durability, allowing them to withstand demanding applications and environments.
Monel 400 rods also exhibit remarkable resistance to stress corrosion cracking, which enhances their reliability and longevity in critical applications. Furthermore, these rods demonstrate good thermal conductivity and a low coefficient of thermal expansion, allowing for effective heat transfer and dimensional stability in different temperature conditions. Moreover, Monel 400 rods are known for their ease of fabrication and welding, enabling efficient shaping and customization for specific requirements.
Monel 400 wires possess key properties and characteristics that make them highly desirable in various applications. First and foremost, they exhibit exceptional corrosion resistance, particularly in marine environments and acidic solutions. This corrosion resistance extends to various media, including seawater, sulfuric acid, and alkaline solutions, making Monel 400 wires highly reliable in harsh and corrosive conditions. Additionally, these wires offer high strength and excellent mechanical properties, providing durability and reliability in demanding applications.
Manufacturing Process Of Monel 400 Bars
Melting and Casting
Steel and alloying metals are loaded into an electric arc furnace. Once in the furnace, the metal is heated to a specific temperature above its melting point, usually in excess of 2800°F.
Forming
Most cast steel is formed by hot rolling—the slab, bloom, or billet is heated and passed through large rollers, stretching out the steel into a longer, thinner form.
Heat treatment
Heat treatment strengthens rolled stainless steel by recrystallizing the deformed microstructure. Most stainless steel is heat treated by annealing.
Descaling
A rolled piece of stainless steel acquires a layer of oxidized “mill scale,” which needs to be washed away to restore a shiny surface finish.
Cutting or Machining
Stainless steel is cut to a specified shape and size. The stainless steel can be sheared with circular knives, sawed with high-speed blades, or blanked with punches.
Packaging and Delivery
To reach their destination in pristine condition, we employ careful packaging techniques.
Specification Of Monel 400 Rods
Standard
ASTM B164 / ASME SB164
Dimensions
EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI
Size
Diameter: 3-~800mm
Hex Bar size
2-100mm A/F
Flat bar size
Thickness: 2 -100mm
Width: 10 to 500mm
Square bar size
4 to 100mm
Wire Length
Cut Lengths: 0.125" to 72"
No Limit on Spooled Lengths
Wires Diameter
0.0004" to 0.040"
10 microns to 1.0 mm
Other Sizes on Request
Wire Condition
M, Y, 1/2Hard
Angle Bar Size
3mm*20mm*20mm~12mm*100mm*100mm
Rectangular Bars Section
3.0 to 12.0mm thickness
Hollow Bar
32mm OD x 16mm ID to 250mm OD x 200mm ID)
Threaded Bar Billet Size
1/2 to 495mm Diameter
Rectangular Size
33 x 30mm to 295 x 1066mm
Hex Bars Finish
Cold (bright) drawn, centreless ground, hot rolled, smooth turned, peeled, slit rolled edge, hot rolled annealed, Rough Turned, Bright, Polish, Grinding, Centreless Ground & Black
Hollow Bar Tolerance
H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12 or as per clients’ requirements
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