Starc Metals stands out as a top-notch manufacturer and supplier located in Canberra, Australia, with a focus on high-quality Stainless Steel 446 Hex Bars. Renowned for our precision engineering and durability, we pride ourselves on delivering products that adhere to strict industrial standards. Our Stainless Steel 446 Hex Bars are crafted using cutting-edge techniques, ensuring they boast excellent strength, corrosion resistance, and heat tolerance. We cater to various industries, including chemical processing, marine, oil and gas, and construction, providing reliable and long-lasting stainless steel solutions. Our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction has established us as a trusted partner in Australia’s stainless steel market.
The Stainless Steel 446 Hex Bars from Starc Metals are primarily made up of iron and chromium (23–27%), with low carbon content and only trace amounts of nickel and other elements. This unique composition grants them outstanding resistance to oxidation, scaling, and high-temperature corrosion. On the mechanical side, 446 Hex Bars showcase impressive tensile strength, hardness, and durability, all while maintaining excellent dimensional stability even at elevated temperatures. Their remarkable blend of mechanical and chemical properties makes them perfect for applications that demand both heat resistance and long-lasting structural integrity.
Dimensions : ASTM, ASME
Standard : ASTM / ASME SA A276, A479, ASTM A493
Specifications
Length : Random, Fix & Cut Length
Size : 20MM to 150MM
| Element | C | Cr | Mn | Ni | P | S | Si |
| SS 446 | 0.2 | 23.00 | 1.5 | 0.50 | 0.040 | 0.030 | 0.75 |
| Element | Tensile Strength (MPa) min | Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min | Elongation (% in 50mm) min | Hardness (Brinell (HB) max) |
| SS 446 | Psi – 75,000 , MPa – 485 | Psi – 40,000 , MPa – 275 | 20 % | – |
| 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 |
| 56 | – | – |
| 60 | – | – |
| 65 | – | – |
| 70 | – | – |
| 75 | – | – |
| 80 | – | – |
| 90 | – | – |
| 100 | – | – |
SS 446 Hex Bars offer excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, and durability, making them ideal for harsh industrial environments. Their resistance to oxidation and high-temperature stability ensure reliability in applications like heat exchangers, chemical processing, and petrochemical industries.
SS 446 Hex Bar has superior high-temperature strength and excellent resistance to oxidation compared to other stainless steel alloys like SS 304 or SS 316. Its enhanced durability and corrosion resistance make it ideal for high-stress environments, such as heat exchangers, where other alloys may degrade or weaken over time.
Common machining techniques for SS 446 Hex Bars include turning, milling, drilling, and grinding. Challenges include its high hardness and tendency to work-harden, which can lead to tool wear. Proper lubrication and slower cutting speeds are necessary to maintain tool life and achieve smooth, accurate finishes.
Across various industries that require materials resistant to high temperatures and corrosion, Stainless Steel 446 Hex Bars from Starc Metals are widely utilized. In the chemical and petrochemical sectors, they find their place in furnace components, heat exchangers, and reaction vessels. The marine industry relies on them for parts that endure harsh saline conditions. Additionally, they are employed in automotive and power generation sectors for exhaust systems, turbines, and high-temperature machinery. Furthermore, 446 Hex Bars are highly valued in construction and industrial manufacturing for their durability, strength, and oxidation resistance, ensuring they perform reliably even in extreme conditions.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Starc Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Canberra, Australia
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