Dhruv Metals, a prominent manufacturer and supplier located in Hyderabad, India, specializes in top-notch Stainless Steel 446 Bars and Rods, designed to excel in high-temperature and corrosive settings. With a commitment to strict quality control and precise finishing, these bars and rods are built to last, offering impressive durability, oxidation resistance, and thermal stability. Dhruv Metals serves a variety of industries, including heat treatment, power generation, petrochemicals, and furnace manufacturing, providing 446 grade bars and rods that adhere to international standards for mechanical strength and corrosion resistance, even in extreme conditions.
The composition of Stainless Steel 446 Bars and Rods features a high chromium content (23–27%), along with minimal carbon and small amounts of silicon and molybdenum. This ferritic stainless steel is known for its outstanding resistance to oxidation, sulfidation, and thermal scaling at elevated temperatures. Its mechanical properties boast a tensile strength ranging from 485 to 620 MPa, a yield strength of about 275 MPa, and remarkable resistance to thermal fatigue and creep. While it’s not the best choice for cryogenic or low-temperature applications, 446 shines in high-heat and chemically aggressive environments.
| Grade | Stainless Steel 446 (UNS S44600) |
|---|---|
| Specification | ASTM A276, ASTM A479, ASTM A182 |
| Round bar size | Diameter: 3-~800mm |
| Hex Bar size | 2-100mm A/F |
| Flat bar size | Thickness: 2 -100mm |
| Width: 10 to 500mm | |
| Square bar size | 4 to 100mm |
| Angle bar size | 3mm*20mm*20mm~12mm*100mm*100mm |
| Section | 3.0 to 12.0mm thickness |
| Channel Bar | 80 x 40mm to 150 x 75mm section; 5.0 to 6.0mm thickness |
| Hollow Bar | 32mm OD x 16mm ID to 250mm OD x 200mm ID) |
| Billet Size | 1/2″ to 495mm Diameter |
| Rectangles Size | 33 x 30mm to 295 x 1066mm |
| Finish | Cold (bright) drawn, centreless ground, hot rolled, smooth turned, peeled, slit rolled edge, hot rolled annealed, Rough Turned, Bright, Polish, Grinding, Centreless Ground & Black |
| Tolerance | H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12 or as per clients’ requirements |
| Surface | Cold Drawn, Bright, Sand Blasting Finished, Hot Rolled Pickled, Hairline, Polished |
| Condition | Hardened & tempered, annealed |
| Technique | 446 Stainless Steel Cold Drawn, Hot Rolled, Forged Round Bar, Rod, Cold Rolled |
| Processing | Bar cutting to 650mm |
| Form | Precision Ground Bar, Flat Bar, Square, Round, Half Round Bar, Rod, Rectangle, Hex (A/F), T-Bar, Channel Bar,Blocks, Round Rod, Threaded, Profiles, Billet, Ingot, I/H Bar, Forging, Rings, Hollow, Triangle etc. |
| Our 446 Stainless Steel Round bar conforms to NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 | |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | N | Ni | Fe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 446 | 0.2 max | 1.5 max | 0.75 max | 0.040 max | 0.03 max | 23 – 30 | 0.10 – 0.25 | 0.50 max | Balance |
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 g/cm3 | 1510 °C (2750 °F) | Psi – 75,000 , MPa – 485 | Psi – 40,000 , MPa – 275 | 20 % |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | GOST | AFNOR | EN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 446 | 1.4762 | S44600 | – | – | – | – | – |
Stainless Steel 446 Bars and Rods are known for their excellent resistance to oxidation, high temperatures, and corrosive environments. They also exhibit remarkable scaling resistance and durability, making them suitable for demanding industrial applications.
These bars and rods are widely used in industries such as petrochemical, chemical processing, power generation, and marine applications. They are also suitable for heat exchangers, boiler parts, furnace components, and high-temperature exhaust systems.
Yes, Stainless Steel 446 Bars and Rods offer exceptional resistance to high temperatures and oxidation, performing effectively in applications that involve prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures.
You’ll find Stainless Steel 446 Bars and Rods commonly used in industrial applications that require extended exposure to extreme temperatures and corrosive substances. They’re essential in furnace components, heat exchanger tubes, incinerators, burner assemblies, boiler parts, and kiln linings. Additionally, they play a crucial role in petrochemical plants and power stations, where resistance to hot gases and scaling is vital. Their strength at elevated temperatures and oxidation resistance make them perfect for structural applications in thermal processing environments. Plus, their stability in sulfur-rich conditions makes them a great fit for waste treatment and flue gas handling systems.






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