Phehlukwayo Metal is a trusted manufacturer and supplier located in Cape Town, South Africa, specializing in high-performance alloy steel solutions, including Alloy Steel F21 bars and rods. They serve a variety of industries such as power generation, petrochemical, oil and gas, and heavy engineering, providing top-notch forged and rolled products that are built to excel in high-temperature and high-pressure settings. With a commitment to advanced manufacturing techniques and rigorous quality control, Phehlukwayo Metal adheres to industry standards like ASTM A182. Their focus on durability, mechanical strength, and corrosion resistance has helped them build a solid reputation for delivering reliable materials for essential industrial applications.
Alloy Steel F21 bars and rods are low-alloy steels that mainly consist of chromium (4–6%), molybdenum (0.4–0.6%), and vanadium (0.25–0.35%), with iron and trace amounts of carbon, manganese, and silicon making up the rest. This specific composition boosts the alloy’s strength at high temperatures, creep resistance, and overall toughness. Typical mechanical properties include a tensile strength ranging from 585 to 760 MPa, a yield strength of 415 MPa, and impressive hardness retention when exposed to heat. F21 is a heat-treatable steel that boasts excellent weldability and resistance to thermal fatigue, making it an ideal choice for pressure vessels, steam lines, and other high-temperature components in challenging environments.
type | Alloy Steel ASTM A182 F21 Round Bars | |
Type | rod, square bar, Round bar, hexagon bar, flat bar, channel bar, angle bar, threaded bar | |
Standards | Alloy Steel ASTM A182 F22 , A479, A314, GB4226-84, GB/T1220-2007, JISG4311-91, JIS G4318-98, EN 10095-99, GB4226-84, EN10088-3-2005, JIS G3033-2005, etc | |
Surface | bright round bar, pickled round bar, black round bar | |
Package Details | Standard seaworthy package(wooden boxes package,pvc package, or other package) | |
Technique | Forged/Hot Rolled/Cold Drawn/Peeled | |
Range | Range – 3.17mm to 350mm dia | |
Diameter |
| |
Length | 1m-9m or according to the customer’s requirement |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | Mo | P | Cr |
| ASTM A182 F21 | 0.05 – 0.15 | 0.30 – 0.60 | 0.50 max | 0.87 – 1.13 | 0.040 | 2.00 – 2.50 |
| Tensile Strength (ksi) min | Elongation (% in 50mm) min | Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (ksi) min |
| 570 | 23 | 295 |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS |
| ASTM A182 F21 | 1.7380 | K21590 |
|
SIZE IN INCHES |
ROUND |
SQUARE |
OCTAGON |
HEXAGON |
SIZE IN INCHES |
ROUND |
SQUARE |
OCTAGON |
HEXAGON |
|
1/16 |
.010 |
.013 |
.011 |
.012 |
11/16 |
1.262 |
1.607 |
1.333 |
1.392 |
|
5/64 |
.017 |
.022 |
.018 |
.019 |
45/64 |
1.320 |
1.681 |
1.394 |
1.456 |
|
3/32 |
.023 |
.029 |
.024 |
.025 |
23/32 |
1.380 |
1.756 |
1.487 |
1.521 |
|
7/64 |
.031 |
.039 |
.033 |
.034 |
47/64 |
1.440 |
1.834 |
1.521 |
1.588 |
|
1/8 |
.042 |
.053 |
.044 |
.046 |
3/4 |
1.502 |
1.913 |
1.586 |
1.656 |
|
9/64 |
.053 |
.067 |
.056 |
.058 |
25/32 |
1.630 |
2.075 |
1.721 |
1.797 |
|
5/32 |
.065 |
.083 |
.069 |
.072 |
13/16 |
1.763 |
2.245 |
1.862 |
1.944 |
|
11/64 |
.079 |
.100 |
.083 |
.087 |
27/32 |
1.901 |
2.421 |
2.008 |
2.096 |
|
3/16 |
.094 |
.120 |
.099 |
.104 |
7/8 |
2.045 |
2.603 |
2.159 |
2.254 |
|
13/64 |
.110 |
.140 |
.116 |
.121 |
29/32 |
2.193 |
2.792 |
2.316 |
2.418 |
|
7/32 |
.128 |
.163 |
.135 |
.141 |
15/16 |
2.347 |
2.988 |
2.479 |
2.588 |
|
15/64 |
.147 |
.187 |
.155 |
.162 |
31/32 |
2.506 |
3.191 |
2.646 |
2.763 |
|
1/4 |
.167 |
.213 |
.176 |
.184 |
1 |
2.670 |
3.400 |
2.820 |
2.945 |
|
17/64 |
.188 |
.240 |
.199 |
.207 |
1-1/16 |
3.015 |
3.838 |
3.183 |
3.324 |
|
9/32 |
.211 |
.269 |
.223 |
.233 |
1-1/8 |
3.380 |
4.303 |
3.569 |
3.727 |
|
19/64 |
.235 |
.300 |
.248 |
.259 |
1-3/16 |
3.766 |
4.795 |
3.977 |
4.152 |
|
5/16 |
.261 |
.332 |
.275 |
.288 |
1-1/4 |
4.172 |
5.313 |
4.407 |
4.601 |
|
21/64 |
.288 |
.360 |
.304 |
.318 |
1-5/16 |
4.600 |
5.857 |
4.858 |
5.072 |
|
11/32 |
.316 |
.402 |
.334 |
.348 |
1-3/8 |
5.049 |
6.428 |
5.332 |
5.567 |
|
23/64 |
.345 |
.439 |
.364 |
.381 |
1-7/16 |
5.518 |
7.026 |
5.827 |
6.085 |
|
3/8 |
.376 |
.478 |
.397 |
.414 |
1-1/2 |
6.008 |
7.650 |
6.345 |
6.625 |
|
25/64 |
.408 |
.519 |
.431 |
.450 |
1-9/16 |
6.519 |
8.301 |
6.885 |
7.189 |
|
13/32 |
.441 |
.561 |
.466 |
.486 |
1-5/8 |
7.051 |
8.978 |
7.446 |
7.775 |
|
27/64 |
.475 |
.605 |
.502 |
.524 |
1-11/16 |
7.604 |
9.682 |
8.030 |
8.385 |
|
7/16 |
.511 |
.651 |
.540 |
.564 |
1-3/4 |
8.178 |
10.41 |
8.634 |
9.018 |
|
29/64 |
.548 |
.698 |
.579 |
.604 |
1-13/16 |
8.773 |
11.17 |
9.265 |
9.673 |
|
15/32 |
.587 |
.747 |
.620 |
.647 |
1-7/8 |
9.388 |
11.95 |
9.911 |
10.35 |
|
31/64 |
.627 |
.798 |
.662 |
.692 |
1-15/16 |
10.02 |
12.76 |
10.58 |
11.05 |
|
1/2 |
.668 |
.850 |
.705 |
.736 |
2 |
10.68 |
13.60 |
11.28 |
11.78 |
|
33/64 |
.710 |
.904 |
.750 |
.783 |
2-1/16 |
11.36 |
14.46 |
11.99 |
12.53 |
|
17/32 |
.754 |
.960 |
.796 |
.831 |
2-1/8 |
12.06 |
15.35 |
12.73 |
13.30 |
|
35/64 |
.799 |
1.017 |
.844 |
.881 |
2-3/16 |
12.78 |
16.27 |
13.49 |
14.09 |
|
9/16 |
.845 |
1.076 |
.892 |
.932 |
2-1/4 |
13.52 |
17.21 |
14.27 |
14.91 |
|
37/64 |
.893 |
1.136 |
.943 |
.985 |
2-5/16 |
14.28 |
18.18 |
15.08 |
15.75 |
|
19/32 |
.941 |
1.199 |
.994 |
1.038 |
2-3/8 |
15.06 |
19.18 |
15.91 |
16.61 |
|
39/64 |
.992 |
1.263 |
1.048 |
1.094 |
2-7/16 |
15.87 |
20.20 |
16.75 |
17.49 |
|
5/8 |
1.043 |
1.328 |
1.102 |
1.150 |
2-1/2 |
16.69 |
21.25 |
17.62 |
18.40 |
|
41/64 |
1.096 |
1.395 |
1.207 |
1.209 |
2-9/16 |
17.53 |
22.33 |
18.52 |
19.34 |
|
21/32 |
1.150 |
1.464 |
1.214 |
1.268 |
2-5/8 |
18.40 |
23.43 |
19.43 |
20.29 |
|
43/64 |
1.205 |
1.535 |
1.272 |
1.329 |
2-11/16 |
19.29 |
24.56 |
20.37 |
21.27 |
Alloy Steel F21 is primarily used in applications requiring high strength, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance. It's ideal for use in power generation, refinery systems, chemical processing plants, and boilers.
Alloy Steel F21 bars and rods are known for their excellent strength, high-temperature resistance, and durability. They offer superior mechanical properties for critical applications in demanding environments.
Alloy Steel F21 is designed to withstand high temperatures, pressure, and corrosive environments, making it highly reliable for heavy-duty applications in industries like energy and chemical processing.
Alloy Steel F21 bars and rods find extensive use in high-temperature and high-pressure applications where strength, hardness, and thermal stability are paramount. They are commonly found in power plant components like turbine casings, valve parts, boiler tubes, and fittings. In the petrochemical and oil & gas sectors, F21 is utilized for heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and refinery piping systems. Its blend of mechanical performance and heat resistance also makes it a great fit for fasteners.






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