Sahil Metals, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has built a solid reputation as a manufacturer and supplier of top-notch stainless steel products, providing precision-engineered solutions tailored for demanding industrial needs. One of their standout products is the **Stainless Steel 17-4PH Forgings**, celebrated for its remarkable blend of high strength, hardness, and resistance to corrosion. These forgings find their place in industries that demand exceptional mechanical properties and reliability under pressure. With a strong commitment to quality and compliance with global standards, Sahil Metals offers durable and cost-effective solutions for sectors like aerospace, petrochemical, marine, and general engineering across the Gulf region and beyond.
The Stainless Steel 17-4PH Forgings consist of 15–17.5% chromium, 3–5% nickel, 3–5% copper, and a touch of niobium, all while keeping carbon content low. This precipitation-hardened martensitic alloy achieves impressive mechanical strength through heat treatment. It boasts a tensile strength of up to 1310 MPa, a yield strength around 1180 MPa, and an elongation of 10–20%, depending on the specific condition. The alloy also offers good corrosion resistance in both oxidizing and chloride-rich environments. Its excellent strength-to-weight ratio and dimensional stability make it perfect for precision-forged components that face high stress and corrosive conditions.
Specifications ASTM B564 / ASME SB564 AMS 5644
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.
| Grade | C | Ni | Si | S | Mn | P | Cr | Cu | |
| SS 17-4 PH | min. | – | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | 15.00 | 3.0 |
| max. | 0.07 | 5.0 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 17.5 | 5.0 | |
| Grade | Tensile Strength (ksi) min | Elongation (% in 50mm) min | Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (ksi) min | Hardness |
| 17-4 PH | 135 | 16 | 105 | 277 |
| STANDARD | UNS | WERKSTOFF NR. |
| 17-4 PH | S17400 | 1.4542 |
The ideal temperature range for forging Stainless Steel 17-4PH is 1850°F to 2050°F (1010°C to 1120°C). Post-forging, annealing or solution treating is necessary to achieve optimal properties.
Yes, Stainless Steel 17-4PH forgings can be forged into custom shapes. This alloy offers excellent strength, corrosion resistance, and machinability, making it suitable for precision custom forging applications.
The forging process for Stainless Steel 17-4PH typically takes several hours, including heating, shaping, and cooling. The exact duration depends on part size, complexity, and specific forging techniques used.
Stainless Steel 17-4PH Forgings are essential in high-performance applications where strength, corrosion resistance, and structural integrity are paramount. You’ll commonly find them in aerospace components, turbine blades, nuclear reactor parts, valve stems, pump shafts, and marine hardware. Their ability to retain mechanical properties after heat treatment makes them ideal for parts that endure extreme stress, vibration, or corrosive environments. These forgings are also utilized in chemical processing, oil and gas equipment, and high-pressure machinery. Their reliability, ease of machining, and resistance to stress corrosion cracking make them a go-to material in critical 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.
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