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Global Steel is a manufacturer and supplier of premium quality Monel K500 forged fittings. We are able to provide our customers with top–quality Monel K500 forged fittings at competitive prices due to our extensive experience in the industry. Monel K500 forged fittings can be fully customized according to size, dimension, and surface finish.
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Monel K500 forged fittings are made of a nickel-copper alloy that has the excellent corrosion resistant properties of Monel 400 and the increased strength and hardness of Monel K500. These enhanced qualities, including strength and hardness, are achieved by combining aluminum and titanium with a nickel-copper base via age hardening. When compared to alloy 400, alloy K-500 has around three times the yield strength and double the tensile strength. It can also be reinforced further by cold working before precipitation hardening. The strength of this nickel steel alloy is maintained up to 1200 degrees Fahrenheit, while it remains ductile and strong down to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Its melting point is about 1300 degrees Celsius.
The corrosion resistance of Monel K500 forged fittings is about the same as the corrosion resistance of Monel 400 forged fittings, except that the corrosion resistance of Monel K500 forged fittings tends to be prone to stress corrosion cracks under certain hardening conditions. Monel K-500 has been discovered to be resistant to Hydrogen sulphide. Monel K-500 forged fittings are well suited for applications in the marine industries due to low corrosion rates and high strength in seawater.
Monel K500 forged fittings are used in a variety of applications such as; Sour-gas service applications, Oil and gas production safety lifts and valves, Oil-well tools, Oil well industry, marine industry, Pump shafts and impellers in marine service, etc.
What differentiates Monel K500 from Monel 400 fittings ?
Monel K500 and Monel 400 Fitting are both nickel-copper alloys with excellent corrosion resistance and good mechanical properties, but there are several key differences between the two. Monel K500 has a higher nickel content than Monel 400, which gives it greater strength and toughness. Monel K500 is also precipitation-hardened, which provides it with even higher power than Monel 400. Monel K500 has better resistance to stress-corrosion cracking and high-temperature corrosion than Monel 400. On the other hand, Monel 400 is more ductile and has better formability than Monel K500, making it easier to fabricate.
What makes Monel K500 forged fitting strong and corrosion-resistant compared to other alloys?
Monel K500 Forged Fitting is known for its exceptional strength and corrosion resistance compared to other alloys. It has a higher nickel content than many different alloys, contributing to its power. Additionally, Monel K500 is precipitation-hardened, which gives it an even higher strength than many other alloys. The alloy also has good resistance to stress-corrosion cracking, which can occur in high-stress environments. Also, Monel K500 has excellent resistance to high-temperature corrosion, making it suitable for use in high-temperature applications. These properties make Monel K500 Forged Fitting a popular choice for applications with critical strength and corrosion resistance.
What temperature should I forge my Monel K500?
The forging temperature for MONEL K500 (UNS N05500) typically ranges from 1204°C (2200°F) to 1010°C (1850°F). The exact temperature will depend on the application and the final product’s desired properties. It is essential to monitor the temperature closely during the forging process and to follow established best practices to ensure that the material is forged correctly and that the final product meets the required specifications.
Standards | ASTM B564/ ASME SB564 |
Dimensions | ASME 16.11, MSS SP-79, 83, 95, 97, BS 3799 |
Size | 1/8” NB to 4” NB (Socketweld & Screwed-Threaded) |
Class | 2000 LBS, 3000 LBS, 6000 LBS, 9000 LBS |
Type | Socketweld Fittings, Screwed-Threaded Fittings |
Forged Fittings Thread | NPT, BSPT, BSPP |
Forged Fittings Test Certificates |
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Specialized manufacturer of | 90º Elbows, 45º Elbows, Tees, Cross, Couplings, Reducers, Inserts, Caps, Nipples, and Unions, Forged Pipe Fittings, Socket Weld & Threaded, Equal Tees & Reducing Tees, 90° & 45° Elbows, Plugs |
ALLOY | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | GOST | AFNOR | EN |
Monel K500 Forged Fittings | 2.4375 | N05500 | – | – | – | – | – |
ASTM B564 / B564M | Forged Fittings and valves and parts for high temperature service. Standard Specification for Wrought Monel Forged Fittings |
BS21 | Threading. |
BS3799 | Specification for Steel Forged fittings, screwed and Socket-welding for the petroleum industry |
ANSI B16.11 | Forged fittings socket-weld and threaded. Socket Weld and Threaded Forged Fittings |
ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 | Pipe threads, general purpose (inch). |
ISO 4144 | Monel fittings threaded to ISO 7-1. |
MSS SP-95 | Swage(d) Nipples and Bull Plugs |
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We offer These Monel K500 Socketweld Forged Fittings as per DIN, ISO, JIS or ANSI Standard.
Grade | C | Mn | Si | S | Cu | Fe | Ni | Cr |
Monel K500 | 0.25 max | 1.50 max | 0.50 max | 0.010max | 27.00 – 33.00max | 0.5 – 2 | 63.00 min | – |
Element | Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
Monel K500 | 8.44 g/cm3 | 1350 °C (2460 °F) | Psi – 160000 , MPa – 1100 | Psi – 115000 , MPa – 790 | 20 % |
Application Industry
Socket weld Forged Fittings applications are as diverse as the industries they serve driven primarily by the aerospace, railway, construction and automotive industries with petrochemical, nuclear, medical, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Nuclear, Thermal Power plants, Paper and Pulp, marine and mining, etc.
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