Phehlukwayo Metal, a reputable manufacturer and supplier located in Cape Town, South Africa, specializes in high-quality **Monel Bright Bars** that are designed to offer outstanding corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and durability. Crafted with advanced precision techniques, these bright bars feature a smooth surface finish, precise dimensions, and consistent material properties. Renowned for their exceptional performance in tough and corrosive environments, Monel Bright Bars are perfect for marine, chemical, and petrochemical applications. Phehlukwayo Metal guarantees that all products adhere to international standards, providing long-lasting, high-performance solutions for industries that need precision-engineered nickel-copper alloy components capable of enduring extreme conditions while maintaining structural integrity and reliability.
Monel Bright Bars are primarily made up of around 63% nickel and 28–34% copper, along with trace amounts of iron, manganese, and silicon to boost strength and corrosion resistance. This unique composition offers remarkable resistance to seawater, acids, and alkalis, along with high tensile strength and excellent toughness. The material boasts a tensile strength of about 580–690 MPa, yield strength of 250–380 MPa, and good ductility. Its uniform microstructure ensures dimensional stability, mechanical reliability, and long-term durability, making Monel Bright Bars ideal for critical marine, chemical, and industrial applications that demand both strength and corrosion resistance.
| Specifications | : | ASTM B164 / ASTM SB164 |
| Dimensions | : | EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI |
| Size | : | 5 mm To 500 mm |
| Diameter | : | 0.1 mm to 100 mm |
| Length | : | 100 mm To 3000 mm Long & Above |
| Finish | : | Black, Bright Polished, Rough Turned, NO.4 Finish, Matt Finish, BA Finish |
| Tolerance | : | H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12 or as per clients’ requirements |
| Form | : | Bright |
| Designation | C% | Co% | Cr% | Mo% | Ni% | V% | W% | Ai% | Cu% | Nb/Cb Ta% | Ti% | Fe% | Sonstige Autres-Other % |
| – | 0.12 | – | – | – | 65.0 | – | – | – | 32.0 | – | – | 1.5 | Mn 1.0 |
| – | 0.10 | – | – | – | 43.0 | – | – | – | 53.0 | – | – | 0.75 | Si 0.25; Mn 2.25 |
| – | 0.15 | – | 52.0-57.0 | – | – | 0.05 | rest/bal | – | – | 0.50 | Mn 0.10; Si 0.10;S o.024 | ||
| – | 0.10 | – | – | – | 63.0-17.0 | – | – | 2.5-3.5 | rest/bal | – | 0.50 | 2.0 | Mn 1.5;Si 0.5; S 0.010 |
| – | 0.13 | – | – | – | 64.0 | – | – | 2.8 | 30.0 | – | 0.6 | 1.0 | Mn 0.8 |
| – | 0.15 | – | – | – | 66.0 | – | – | – | 31.0 | – | – | 1.2 | Mn 1.0; S 0.04 |
| Element | Monel |
| Density | 8.8 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 1350 °C (2460 °F) |
| Tensile Strength | Psi – 80,000 , MPa – 550 |
| Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Psi – 35,000 , MPa – 240 |
| Elongation | 40 % |
| Size | kilogram / Meter | kilogram / Foot | Size | kilogram / Meter | kilogram / Foot | Size | kilogram / Meter | kilogram / Foot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8″ | 0.062 | 0.019 | 22 millimeter | 2.979 | 0.908 | 3 to 1/4″ | 41.996 | 12.800 |
| 3 millimeter | 0.055 | 0.017 | 20 millimeter | 2.470 | 0.753 | 3″ | 35.762 | 10.900 |
| 4 millimeter | 0.098 | 0.030 | 24 millimeter | 3.543 | 1.080 | 3 to 3/4″ | 55.780 | 17.001 |
| 5/32″ | 0.095 | 0.029 | 7/8″ | 3.038 | 0.926 | 3 to 1/2″ | 48.772 | 14.850 |
| 5 millimeter | 0.154 | 0.047 | 1″ | 3.970 | 1.210 | 4 to 1/4″ | 72.249 | 21.908 |
| 3/16″ | 0.141 | 0.043 | 25 millimeter | 3.871 | 1.180 | 4″ | 63.340 | 19.306 |
| 6 millimeter | 0.223 | 0.068 | 27 millimeter | 4.490 | 1.368 | 4 to 3/4″ | 90.249 | 27.366 |
| 7/32″ | 0.190 | 0.058 | 26 millimeter | 4.170 | 1.271 | 4 to 1/2″ | 80.340 | 24.4487 |
| 7 millimeter | 0.298 | 0.091 | 30 millimeter | 5.548 | 1.691 | 5 to 1/2″ | 121.000 | 36.690 |
| 1/4″ | 0.249 | 0.076 | 1 to 1/8″ | 5.033 | 1.534 | 5″ | 99.940 | 30.461 |
| 8 millimeter | 0.398 | 0.120 | 32 millimeter | 6.314 | 1.894 | 6 to 1/2″ | 167.630 | 51.093 |
| 5/16″ | 0.387 | 0.118 | 1 to 1/4″ | 6.349 | 1.924 | 6″ | 143.900 | 43.860 |
| 3/8″ | 0.557 | 0.170 | 35 millimeter | 7.553 | 2.390 | 7 to 1/2″ | 225.000 | 68.226 |
| 9 millimeter | 0.498 | 0.152 | 1 to 3/8″ | 7.550 | 2.303 | 7″ | 196.000 | 59.432 |
| 11 millimeter | 0.748 | 0.228 | 38 millimeter | 8.903 | 2.792 | 10″ | 397.140 | 121.048 |
| 10 millimeter | 0.620 | 0.189 | 36 millimeter | 7.999 | 2.438 | 8″ | 254.55 | 77.586 |
| 12 millimeter | 0.889 | 0.271 | 40 millimeter | 9.872 | 3.009 | |||
| 7/16″ | 0.761 | 0.232 | 1 to 1/2″ | 8.951 | 2.715 | |||
| 13 millimeter | 1.043 | 0.318 | 1 to 3/4″ | 12.179 | 3.712 | |||
| 1/2″ | 0.994 | 0.303 | 1 to 5/8″ | 10.449 | 3.200 | |||
| 9/16″ | 1.256 | 0.383 | 1 to 7/8″ | 13.977 | 4.260 | |||
| 14 millimeter | 1.207 | 0.368 | 45 millimeter | 12.555 | 3.807 | |||
| 5/8″ | 1.551 | 0.473 | 50 millimeter | 15.414 | 4.698 | |||
| 15 millimeter | 1.391 | 0.424 | 48 millimeter | 14.205 | 4.330 | |||
| 17 millimeter | 1.791 | 0.543 | 2 to 1/8″ | 17.963 | 5.475 | |||
| 16 millimeter | 1.578 | 0.481 | 2″ | 15.906 | 4.848 | |||
| 18 millimeter | 2.001 | 0.610 | 60 millimeter | 22.205 | 6.768 | |||
| 11/16″ | 1.880 | 0.573 | 2 to 1/4″ | 20.128 | 6.135 | |||
| 3/4″ | 2.237 | 0.682 | 2 to 3/8″ | 22.435 | 6.838 | |||
| 2 to 1/2″ | 24.856 | 7.576 | ||||||
| 2 to 5/8″ | 27.409 | 8.354 | ||||||
| 2 to 3/4″ | 30.083 | 9.169 |
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
Yes, Monel Bright Bars can be heat treated to enhance their mechanical properties, such as strength and hardness. However, care must be taken to avoid excessive heat, which could affect their corrosion resistance.
When installing Monel Bright Bars, ensure proper handling to avoid mechanical damage and stress concentrations. Additionally, consider material compatibility, environmental conditions, and temperature variations to optimize performance and longevity.
Monel Bright Bars find extensive use in applications that require high corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and dependable long-term performance. They are commonly utilized in marine hardware, pump shafts, valves, and seawater piping systems. The alloy is also well-suited for chemical processing equipment, heat exchangers, and industrial machinery that are exposed to acidic or saline environments. Furthermore, Monel Bright Bars are employed in aerospace components, structural parts, and precision engineering applications where reliability is key.






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