Starc Metals stands out as a top-notch manufacturer and supplier located in Canberra, Australia, with a focus on high-quality Stainless Steel 17-4 PH Bars and Rods. Renowned for its precision engineering and advanced manufacturing techniques, the company maintains strict quality control to ensure that its products not only meet international standards but also perform reliably in tough industrial settings. Starc Metals caters to various sectors, including aerospace, chemical, petrochemical, automotive, and marine industries, providing bars and rods that boast exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and durability. With a strong commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Starc Metals has built a solid reputation for excellence, delivering stainless steel solutions that promise long-lasting performance and reliability both in Australia and around the globe.
Stainless Steel 17-4 PH Bars and Rods are a type of precipitation-hardening stainless steel, made up of roughly 17% chromium and 4% nickel, along with some copper, niobium, and iron to balance the composition. This alloy is known for its high strength, impressive corrosion resistance, and good toughness. In terms of mechanical properties, it shows a tensile strength between 1,000 and 1,300 MPa, a minimum yield strength of 850 MPa, and an elongation of 10–15%. Its ability to maintain stability at high temperatures, along with outstanding fatigue and wear resistance, makes it ideal for critical applications that require both mechanical strength and durability.
Dimension : EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI
Grade : 17-4 PH (UNS No. S17400) Round Bars 1.4542
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.
Our 17-4 PH Round Bars conforms to NACE MR0175/ISO 15156
| Grade | C | P | Si | Ni | Cu | Fe | Mn | S | Cr | Cb+Ta |
| SS 17-4 PH | 0.07 | 0.04 | 1.0 max | 3.0 – 5.0 | 3.0 – 5.0 | Bal | 1.0 max | 0.03 | 15.0 – 17.5 | 5 X C / 0.45 |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS |
| SS 17-4 PH | 1.4542 | S17400 |
Stainless Steel 17-4 PH Bars and Rods are known for their exceptional strength and corrosion resistance. The alloy undergoes a precipitation hardening process, which significantly enhances its tensile strength, yield strength, and fatigue resistance, making it ideal for demanding applications in aerospace, automotive, and other industries that require materials to withstand high-stress environments.
Yes, Stainless Steel 17-4 PH Bars and Rods can be heat treated to achieve various hardness levels and mechanical properties. The material is often solution annealed and then precipitation hardened to optimize strength, corrosion resistance, and toughness, depending on the specific requirements of the application.
Stainless Steel 17-4 PH Bars and Rods are widely used in aerospace, automotive, chemical processing, and marine industries. They are particularly valued in the aerospace industry for turbine components, shafts, and gears due to their high strength and fatigue resistance, along with resistance to corrosion in harsh environments.
You’ll find Stainless Steel 17-4 PH Bars and Rods widely utilized in industries that demand high strength, corrosion resistance, and hardness. They are commonly used in aerospace components, shafts, fasteners, valves, and structural parts. Their fatigue and wear resistance also make them suitable for automotive, chemical, and petrochemical applications. Additionally, these bars and rods are found in marine hardware, industrial machinery, and precision instruments. The alloy’s capacity to retain its mechanical properties after heat treatment, combined with excellent corrosion resistance, makes 17-4 PH Bars and Rods a go-to choice for high-performance applications where reliability is key.






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