Starc Metals is your go-to manufacturer and supplier of Stainless Steel 15-5 PH Hex Bars and Rods right here in Canberra, Australia. We pride ourselves on delivering top-notch products that meet international industrial standards. Our 15-5 PH stainless steel hex bars and rods are celebrated for their remarkable strength, impressive corrosion resistance, and outstanding toughness. These materials are precision-engineered through a precipitation-hardening process, ensuring they stand the test of time even in the toughest conditions. At Starc Metals, we guarantee accurate dimensions, smooth finishes, and consistent performance, making our bars and rods perfect for aerospace, petrochemical, marine, and mechanical engineering applications that demand exceptional strength and resistance to corrosion.
When it comes to composition, our Stainless Steel 15-5 PH Hex Bars and Rods contain about 14–15.5% chromium, 3.5–5.5% nickel, 0.07% carbon, along with small amounts of niobium and tantalum that boost strength and toughness. The mechanical properties can change with heat treatment: in the H900 condition, you can expect a tensile strength of around 1310 MPa and a yield strength of about 1170 MPa, all while maintaining good ductility and hardness. Thanks to its fine microstructure, low ferrite content, and excellent mechanical stability, this alloy delivers superior performance across various industrial settings.
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 15-5 PH | 0.07 max | 0.15-0.45 max | 14.0-15.0 max | 2.5-4.5 max | Bal | 1.0 | 3.5-5.5 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 1.0 |
| Grade | Tensile Strength ksi (MPa) | Yield Strength 0.2% ksi (min) | Elongation % | Hardness (Rockwell) MAX |
| SS 15-5 PH | 161,000 | 140,000 | 7.6% | C35 |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS |
| SS 15-5PH | 1.4545 | S15500 |
| 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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Store Stainless Steel 15-5 PH hex bars and rods in a clean, dry, ventilated area, elevated on racks, with protective covers, separated from other metals, and handled carefully.
Stainless Steel 15-5 PH hex bars excel in wear-resistant applications due to their high strength, toughness, excellent corrosion resistance, and ability to maintain hardness after precipitation-hardening heat treatment.
Common challenges with Stainless Steel 15-5 PH hex bars include susceptibility to stress corrosion cracking in chloride environments, limited ductility in hardened conditions, higher machining difficulty, and potential distortion during heat treatment.
You’ll find Stainless Steel 15-5 PH Hex Bars and Rods in a wide range of applications, from aerospace components and valve parts to fasteners, shafts, and marine fittings, all due to their impressive strength and corrosion resistance. They’re also commonly used in chemical processing plants, power generation equipment, and heavy machinery where high load-bearing capacity and precise dimensions are crucial. Plus, the hexagonal shape makes for an easy wrench grip and improved mechanical fit, making these bars ideal for precision components and structural applications in high-stress and corrosive environments.
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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