Stainless Steel 15-5 PH Hex Bars and Rods are prized for their remarkable strength, toughness, and outstanding resistance to corrosion, making them perfect for precision and high-performance engineering tasks. As a martensitic precipitation-hardening stainless steel, 15-5 PH delivers exceptional mechanical stability and hardness, whether in its annealed or heat-treated state. The hexagonal design not only enhances grip but also improves machinability, making it easier to thread, shape, and fabricate components that require close tolerances. With impressive fatigue strength, dimensional stability, and resistance to stress corrosion cracking, these hex bars and rods find their place in demanding industries like aerospace, marine, petrochemical, and more.
These hex bars and rods are made from a blend of chromium, nickel, and copper, which allows the alloy to undergo precipitation hardening, resulting in high strength. Depending on the heat treatment (H900–H1150), they can achieve tensile strengths between 930 and 1310 MPa and yield strengths from 860 to 1170 MPa. This material boasts excellent toughness, good ductility, and reliable corrosion resistance, often outperforming many standard stainless steels. Its consistent hardness, stable microstructure, and ability to withstand mechanical and thermal stresses make it a go-to choice for heavy-duty and precision applications.
Dimensions : ASTM, ASME
Standard : ASTM / ASME SA A276, A479, ASTM A493
Length : Random, Fix & Cut Length
Size : 20MM to 150MM
| Grade | C | Cb+Ta | Cr | Cu | Fe | Mn | Ni | P | S | Si |
| SS 15-5 PH | 0.07 max | 0.15-0.45 max | 14.0-15.0 max | 2.5-4.5 max | Bal | 1.0 | 3.5-5.5 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 1.0 |
| Grade | Tensile Strength ksi (MPa) | Yield Strength 0.2% ksi (min) | Elongation % | Hardness (Rockwell) MAX |
| SS 15-5 PH | 161,000 | 140,000 | 7.6% | C35 |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS |
| SS 15-5PH | 1.4545 | S15500 |
| HEXAGONS | ||
| Size(mm) | WT PER FEET IN KGS | WT PER MTR IN KGS |
| 16 | 0.55 | 1.79 |
| 18 | 0.69 | 2.27 |
| 20 | 0.85 | 2.80 |
| 22 | 1.03 | 3.39 |
| 25 | 1.33 | 4.38 |
| 28 | 1.67 | 5.49 |
| 30 | 1.92 | 6.30 |
| 32 | 2.19 | 7.17 |
| 36 | 2.77 | 9.07 |
| 38 | 3.08 | 10.11 |
| 40 | 3.41 | 11.20 |
| 45 | 4.32 | 14.18 |
| 50 | 5.34 | 17.50 |
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Store Stainless Steel 15-5 PH hex bars and rods in a clean, dry, ventilated area, elevated on racks, with protective covers, separated from other metals, and handled carefully.
Stainless Steel 15-5 PH hex bars excel in wear-resistant applications due to their high strength, toughness, excellent corrosion resistance, and ability to maintain hardness after precipitation-hardening heat treatment.
Common challenges with Stainless Steel 15-5 PH hex bars include susceptibility to stress corrosion cracking in chloride environments, limited ductility in hardened conditions, higher machining difficulty, and potential distortion during heat treatment.
In the aerospace sector, Stainless Steel 15-5 PH Hex Bars and Rods are commonly used to manufacture gears, shafts, fasteners, actuator components, and structural fittings. They also play a vital role in marine hardware, petrochemical processing equipment, hydraulic systems, and high-pressure valves, where strength and corrosion resistance are crucial. In various industrial applications, these hex bars and rods support the creation of pump components, precision machined parts, instrumentation equipment, and tools for chemical processing. Their robust performance, durability, and precision make 15-5 PH hex bars and rods a top choice in advanced engineering settings.
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