Welcome to Maduka Metals, your trusted partner for high-performance materials right here in Abuja. We specialize in providing top-quality Stainless Steel 17-4PH forgings, engineered to meet the rigorous demands of Nigeria’s growing industrial sectors. Our commitment is to deliver not just a product, but a reliable solution that combines exceptional strength with outstanding corrosion resistance, ensuring your projects are built to last and perform flawlessly in challenging environments.
Stainless Steel 17-4PH is a precipitation-hardening alloy known for its remarkable balance. Its composition includes chromium and nickel for corrosion resistance, with additions of copper and niobium that enable its high strength through a precise heat treatment process. This treatment allows us to tailor its mechanical properties, achieving an impressive combination of high tensile strength, excellent hardness, and good toughness, making it significantly stronger than many standard stainless steels while maintaining crucial durability.
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.
The versatility of 17-4PH forgings makes them indispensable across numerous fields. In Abuja’s industrial landscape, they are crucial for heavy-duty components like pump shafts, valves, and fasteners in the oil and gas sector. You’ll also find them in critical aerospace parts, turbine blades, and high-stress mechanical components for manufacturing. Their ability to withstand pressure, resist corrosion, and maintain integrity under stress ensures safety and longevity in applications where failure is simply not an option.
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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