Phehlukwayo Metal, located in Cape Town, South Africa, is a reputable manufacturer and supplier of top-notch Titanium Gr 1 Forgings. Known for their remarkable strength-to-weight ratio, resistance to corrosion, and impressive ductility, these forgings are crafted to meet the stringent standards of critical industries. Phehlukwayo Metal takes pride in ensuring that every Titanium Gr 1 Forging is made with precision and exceptional craftsmanship, making them perfect for applications in aerospace, marine, and chemical processing sectors. The company’s commitment to innovation and quality means that their products consistently deliver reliable performance in even the most demanding situations.
Titanium Gr 1 Forgings are primarily made of commercially pure titanium (about 99.5%), with small amounts of iron, oxygen, and carbon. This unique composition grants them excellent resistance to corrosion, outstanding ductility, and a low density. Mechanically, they boast tensile strengths between 240–370 MPa, great formability, and high impact toughness. These characteristics make Titanium Gr 1 Forgings perfect for uses that require lightweight materials with exceptional resistance to both oxidizing and reducing environments.
| Specifications | ASTM B381, ASME SB381 |
|---|---|
| Standard | DIN, ASTM, BS and all International Standards |
| Flat bar blocks | up to 27″ width and 15,000 lbs |
| Cylinders and sleeves | up to 50″ maximum O.D. and 65″ maximum length |
| Discs and hubs | up to 50″ diameter and 20,000 lbs |
| Rolled, hand forged or mandrel forged rings | up to 84″ maximum O.D. and 40″ maximum length |
| Rounds, shafts and step shafts | up to 144″ maximum length and 20,000 lbs |
| Forging Types | Impression Die Forging, Open Die Forging, Seamless Rolled Forging, Hot Forging, Cold Forging, Open die hammer forging, Impression die drop forging, Closed Die Forging, Press Forging, Upset Forging, Compression Forging, Swaging, Rotary Forging, Roll forging. |
| Grade | C | O | N | Fe | H | Ti | I |
| Min | – | – | – | – | – | 99.095 | – |
| max | 0.080 | 0.18 | 0.030 | 0.2 | 0.015 | 100 | 0.2 |
| Grades | Tensile KSI Min | Yield KSI Min/Max | % Elongation Min |
| Titanium Gr 1 | 35 | 25/45 | 24 |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS |
| Titanium Grade 1 | 3.7025 | R50250 |
Titanium Grade 1 forgings are commonly used in aerospace, chemical processing, marine, medical, and automotive industries due to their excellent corrosion resistance, lightweight, high strength, and biocompatibility properties.
Titanium Grade 1 forgings are made by heating titanium billets, then shaping them using compressive forces like hammering or pressing, followed by precision machining to achieve the desired specifications.
Open-die forging for Titanium Gr 1 involves compressing heated titanium between flat or contoured dies, allowing metal to deform freely, producing strong, customized components with excellent structural integrity.
You’ll find Titanium Gr 1 Forgings in a variety of industries, including aerospace, marine, chemical processing, and medical engineering. They’re particularly well-suited for components like heat exchangers, pressure vessels, condenser tubing, and medical implants, thanks to their biocompatibility and corrosion resistance. In the marine industry, they excel in seawater and chloride-rich conditions. Their lightweight yet robust nature also makes them ideal for airframe structures and exhaust systems. With Phehlukwayo Metal’s Titanium Gr 1 Forgings, you can count on reliability, precision, and durability across a wide range of industrial applications.






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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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