Sahil Metals, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of high-quality stainless steel products, providing materials that are specifically designed to meet the needs of various industries. One of their standout products is the **Stainless Steel 17-7 PH Hex Bar/Rod**, which is celebrated for its impressive strength, outstanding fatigue resistance, and solid corrosion performance. Built to adhere to rigorous industrial standards, these hex bars and rods are perfect for applications in aerospace, petrochemical, and mechanical fields. Sahil Metals prides itself on delivering quality, reliability, and prompt service, ensuring that clients receive precisely engineered stainless steel products suitable for demanding and high-stress environments.
The Stainless Steel 17-7 PH Hex Bar/Rod is a precipitation-hardened stainless steel alloy that contains about 17% chromium, 7% nickel, along with small amounts of aluminum and carbon. It achieves remarkable mechanical strength through heat treatment while still offering decent corrosion resistance. This alloy boasts a tensile strength of up to 1170 MPa, a yield strength of around 1035 MPa, and an elongation of 6–10%, depending on how it’s heat-treated. It strikes a balance between excellent hardness, dimensional stability, and formability, making it a great choice for high-load and fatigue-sensitive applications across various demanding industrial sectors.
Dimensions : ASTM, ASME
Standard : ASTM / ASME SA A276, A479, ASTM A493
Length : Random, Fix & Cut Length
Size : 20MM to 150MM
| Grade | C | Cb+Ta | Cr | Cu | Fe | Mn | Ni | P | S | Si |
| SS 17-7 PH | .09 | – | 16.0 – 18.0 | – | Bal | 1.0 | 6.50 – 7.75 | .04 | 0.04 | 1.0 max |
| Grade | Tensile Strength ksi (MPa) | Yield Strength 0.2% ksi (min) | Elongation % | Hardness (Rockwell) MAX |
| SS 17-7 PH | 170000 psi | 140000 psi | 6% | 38 |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS |
| SS 17-7 PH | – | S17700 |
| HEXAGONS | ||
| Size(mm) | WT PER FEET IN KGS | WT PER MTR IN KGS |
| 16 | 0.55 | 1.79 |
| 18 | 0.69 | 2.27 |
| 20 | 0.85 | 2.80 |
| 22 | 1.03 | 3.39 |
| 25 | 1.33 | 4.38 |
| 28 | 1.67 | 5.49 |
| 30 | 1.92 | 6.30 |
| 32 | 2.19 | 7.17 |
| 36 | 2.77 | 9.07 |
| 38 | 3.08 | 10.11 |
| 40 | 3.41 | 11.20 |
| 45 | 4.32 | 14.18 |
| 50 | 5.34 | 17.50 |
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Common challenges with Stainless Steel 17-7 PH Hex Bar include difficulty in machining due to its hardness, sensitivity to stress corrosion cracking, and the need for precise heat treatment to achieve optimal properties.
Stainless Steel 17-4 PH Hex Bar and Rod should be stored in a dry, clean environment, away from moisture and corrosive substances. Ensure proper ventilation and avoid direct contact with chemicals or humidity.
Yes, Stainless Steel 17-7 PH Hex Bar and Rod are fully recyclable. Stainless steel can be melted down and reused, making it an environmentally friendly material for sustainable manufacturing processes.
Stainless Steel 17-7 PH Hex Bars and Rods find extensive use in aerospace components, springs, valves, pressure diaphragms, fasteners, and structural parts that need to be both strong and moderately resistant to corrosion. Their superior fatigue strength and stability after heat treatment make them well-suited for dynamic and high-stress environments. These bars are also essential in chemical processing, petrochemical, and nuclear applications where mechanical reliability is paramount. The hexagonal shape enhances grip and simplifies machining, facilitating the precise manufacturing of load-bearing and performance-critical components.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Sahil Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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