Phehlukwayo Metal, based in Cape Town, South Africa, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of premium Stainless Steel 455 Bars and Rods. These products are celebrated for their remarkable corrosion resistance, impressive strength, and long-lasting durability, making them perfect for a variety of industrial applications. At Phehlukwayo Metal, they prioritize precision manufacturing, rigorous quality control, and effective heat treatment to ensure that their products deliver consistent performance and reliability. Their Stainless Steel 455 Bars and Rods are particularly suited for components that face tough environments, offering resistance to wear, fatigue, and oxidation. This makes them a go-to choice in industries like marine, chemical, automotive, and general engineering.
The composition of Stainless Steel 455 Bars and Rods primarily includes iron, along with 15–17% chromium, 2–2.5% nickel, 0.2–0.3% carbon, and trace amounts of manganese and silicon. This blend results in an alloy that boasts high tensile strength, hardness, and excellent corrosion resistance, even in aggressive settings. Mechanically, these bars and rods can achieve tensile strength levels between 860–1000 MPa, along with good yield strength and adequate ductility. Their unique combination of toughness, wear resistance, and dimensional stability makes them ideal for high-stress and precision applications in challenging industrial environments.
| Dimension : | EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI |
| Grade : | Custom 455 (UNS No. S45500) Round Bars |
| Finish : | Black, Bright Polished, Rough Turned, NO.4 Finish, Matt Finish, BA Finish |
| Form : | Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc. |
| Surface : | Hot Rolled Pickled or Sand Blasting Finished, Cold Drawn, Bright, Polished, Hairline |
| Application : | Chemical process, Food processing, Petrochemical, Pollution control, Pulp and Paper, Refining |
| Condition : | Cold Drawnd Pulished Cold Drawn Centreless Ground & Polished. |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | Ni | Cr | Ti | Mo | Cb+Ta | Cu |
| Custom 455 | 0.05 max | .50 max | .50 max | 7.50 – 9.50 | 11.00 – 12.50 | .80 – 1.40 | .50 | .10 – .50 | 1.50 – 2.50 |
| Material | Condition | 0.2 % Yield Strength (Mpa) | Ultimate Tensile Strength (Mpa) | Notch Tensile Strength | % Elongation in 4D | % Reduction of Area | Rockwell C Hardness | Charpy V Notch Impact Strength (ft-lbs) |
| Alloy 455 Bar 1″ Section Custom 455® | A | 793 | 1000 | 1585 | 14 | 60 | 31 | 70 |
| Alloy 455 Bar 1″ Section Custom 455® | H900 | 1689 | 1724 | 1792 | 10 | 45 | 49 | 9 |
| Alloy 455 Bar 1″ Section Custom 455® | H950 | 1551 | 1620 | 2068 | 12 | 50 | 48 | 14 |
| Alloy 455 Bar 1″ Section Custom 455® | H1000 | 1379 | 1448 | 2000 | 14 | 55 | 45 | 20 |
| Alloy 455 Bar 1″ Section Custom 455® | H1050 | 1207 | 1310 | 1793 | 15 | 55 | 40 | 35 |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS |
| Custom 455 | – | S45500 |
Stainless Steel 455 Bars and Rods offer excellent tensile and yield strength, superior corrosion resistance, and good ductility. These properties make them ideal for high-stress and corrosive environments.
They are widely used in aerospace, marine, chemical processing, power generation, and manufacturing industries for components like turbine parts, fasteners, and structural applications.
Yes, at Phehlukwayo Metals, we provide customization options to meet your unique size, shape, and specification requirements for optimal performance in your applications.
You’ll find Stainless Steel 455 Bars and Rods commonly used in the production of shafts, fasteners, pump components, valve parts, and other essential engineering equipment. Their strength and resistance to corrosion make them perfect for applications in marine, automotive, chemical processing, and industrial machinery. They are also utilized in high-wear settings where fatigue resistance and longevity are crucial. With Phehlukwayo Metal’s Stainless Steel 455 Bars and Rods, you can count on reliable performance, durability, and precision, making them a top choice for demanding industrial and engineering needs around the globe.






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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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