Phehlukwayo Metal, located in the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa, stands out as a top-notch manufacturer and supplier of premium stainless steel products, including Nitronic Bars and Rods. These products are celebrated for their remarkable strength, resistance to corrosion, and impressive durability, all crafted to meet the highest industrial standards. With a blend of precise manufacturing techniques and advanced metallurgical knowledge, Phehlukwayo Metal delivers components that are both reliable and long-lasting. Nitronic Bars and Rods are especially prized for their ability to resist galling, wear, and chemical attacks, making them perfect for tough applications in industries like chemical processing, marine engineering, aerospace, and heavy machinery, where high-performance stainless steel solutions are a must.
The composition of Nitronic Bars and Rods includes iron, 17–20% chromium, 7–12% nickel, 2–6% manganese, along with small amounts of nitrogen, molybdenum, and copper to boost their corrosion resistance and mechanical properties. This alloy showcases impressive tensile and yield strength, excellent fatigue resistance, and remarkable toughness. It maintains its shape under stress and stands up to galling and wear in both sliding and rotational applications. Nitronic also performs reliably in oxidizing and mildly reducing environments, making it a great choice for critical components that need to be durable, low-maintenance, and long-lasting.
| Standards : | UNS S21906 | AMS 5656 | MIL-T-9821 | ASTM A276 | ASME SA276 UNS S21800 | Alloy 218 | ASME SA 193 | AMS 5848 | ASTM A 193 EN 1.3964 | ISO 15156-3 | NACE MR0175 | UNS S20910 | AMS 5764 | ASTM A193 | Werkstoff 1.3964 |
| Dimensions : | EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI |
| Wire : | Thickness starting from 0.05mm |
| Round bar 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 |
| Rectangular Bars Size : | 33 x 30mm to 295 x 1066mm |
| Hollow Bar : | 32mm OD x 16mm ID to 250mm OD x 200mm ID |
| Tolerance : | H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12 or as per clients’ requirements |
| Finish : | Black, Bright Polished, Rough Turned, NO.4 Finish, Matt Finish, BA Finish |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | S | Cr | Ni |
| Nitronic 50 | 0.06 max | 0.10 max | 0.1 max | 23.50 | 14.00 – 17.00 | 13.50 max |
| Nitronic 60 | 0.10 max | 9.00 max | 4.5 max | – | 18.00 | 9.00 max |
| Grade | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation | Hardness |
| Nitronic 50 | 95 | 50 | 35 % | 241 |
| Nitronic 60 | 105 | 55 | 35 % | – |
| STANDARD | UNS | EN | ISO | NACE | AMS | ASTM | Werkstoff | other |
| Nitronic 40 | S21906 | – | – | – | 5656 | A276 | – | MIL-T-9821 |
| Nitronic 50 | S20910 | 1.3964 | 15156-3 | MR0175 | 5656 | A193 | 1.3964 | MIL-T-9821 |
| Nitronic 60 | S21800 | – | – | – | 5848 | A193 | 1.3964 | Alloy 218 |
Yes, Nitronic bars, such as Nitronic 50 and Nitronic 60, can be welded using standard welding techniques, including TIG, MIG, and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), with appropriate filler material.
Suitable welding processes for Nitronic bars include TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), MIG (Metal Inert Gas), and stick welding, with proper filler materials to ensure strong, corrosion-resistant joints.
Nitronic rods are available in a range of sizes, typically from 1/8" to 12" in diameter. Common finishes include hot-rolled, cold-rolled, polished, and machined, depending on the application.
Nitronic Bars and Rods are extensively utilized in situations that demand high corrosion resistance, strength, and wear protection. They are perfect for pump shafts, valve stems, fasteners, bearings, and other mechanical parts that face sliding or rotational stress. Moreover, they are commonly found in chemical processing equipment, marine hardware, aerospace components, and industrial machinery where durability, reliability, and minimal maintenance are essential. Phehlukwayo Metal is committed to ensuring that their Nitronic Bars and Rods adhere to strict quality standards, providing robust, high-performance solutions for even the most challenging industrial and engineering applications.






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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