Phehlukwayo Metal, located in Cape Town, South Africa, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of high-quality metal products, with a special focus on Inconel Hex Bars. Known for their precision engineering and remarkable durability, this company serves industries that need materials capable of withstanding extreme conditions, such as aerospace, chemical processing, and power generation. Phehlukwayo Metal takes pride in providing excellent customer service, ensuring timely deliveries, and offering customized solutions that adhere to strict industrial standards. Thanks to their advanced manufacturing methods and thorough quality control, they guarantee that every Inconel Hex Bar meets precise specifications, delivering reliability and performance for both local and international markets.
Inconel Hex Bars are superalloys made from nickel and chromium, celebrated for their outstanding resistance to oxidation and corrosion. Typically, they consist of nickel, chromium, iron, molybdenum, and trace amounts of other elements like cobalt and titanium, which boost their strength at high temperatures. On a mechanical level, Inconel Hex Bars showcase impressive tensile and yield strength, excellent fatigue resistance, and remarkable creep resistance even in extreme conditions. These characteristics make them perfect for applications that demand durability and stability in tough environments. Whether precision-rolled or forged, these bars maintain their structural integrity while delivering exceptional performance in challenging industrial settings.
| Size range | 12 mm – 46 mm (1/2 inch- 1 ¾ inch) |
| Flat Hex Size Range | Thickness: 2 -100mm / Width: 10 to 500mm |
| Manufacturing Technique | Hot Rolled, Cold Drawn, Cold Rolled, Forged |
| Crack Test | Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) |
| Length | 2 meters to 7.5 meters ( 8 feet to 24 feet), or Custom Length as per Requirement |
| Size Tolerances | h10 and h11 |
| Chamfering | Available in 30°, 45° & 60° through fully automatic, both-end chamfering machine |
| Surface Finish | Cold (bright) drawn, hot rolled, centreless ground, peeled, Rough Turned, hot rolled annealed, smooth turned, Bright, slit rolled edge, Polish, Grinding, Centreless Ground & Black |
| Heat Treatment | Annealed, Solution Annealed |
| Tolerance | H8, H10, H9, H11, H12, K10, H13K9, K12 K11 or as per clients’ requirements |
| Ni | Cr | Fe | Mo | Nb+Ta | C | Mn | Si | Ph | S | Al | Ti | Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Bal | 20 | – | 8 | 3.15 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Max | – | 23 | 5 | 10 | 4.15 | 0.10 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.015 | 0.015 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 1.0 |
| 0.2% Proof Stress | Tensile Strength | Elongation | Reduction of area | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPA | MPA | % | % | HRB |
| Min | Min | Min | Min | Min |
| 414 | 827 | 30 | 40 | 145 |
Yes, we provide bars and rods in standard and customized dimensions and polishes to meet your specific project requirements. For more details mail us on sales@phehlukwayometal.co.za
To maintain Inconel Hex Bars, ensure proper storage in dry, cool environments to prevent oxidation. Regularly inspect for wear or damage, and clean with non-abrasive methods to preserve surface integrity.
Yes, Inconel Hex Bars are suitable for cryogenic applications. They retain their strength and resistance to brittleness at extremely low temperatures, making them ideal for use in cryogenic environments.
Inconel Hex Bars are a go-to choice in industries that require exceptional strength at high temperatures and resistance to corrosion. They’re crucial in the aerospace sector, where they’re used in turbine engines, exhaust systems, and structural parts that face extreme heat. In chemical and petrochemical facilities, these bars play a vital role in reactors, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels, thanks to their ability to withstand harsh chemicals. You’ll also find them in marine applications, power generation, and high-performance automotive components. Their knack for maintaining mechanical integrity under stress, along with impressive oxidation resistance, makes Inconel Hex Bars a top pick for engineers and designers who prioritize reliability and long-lasting performance.






We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Phehlukwayo Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Cape Town, South Africa
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