Nickel Alloy Rods / Bars

FOTMA Nickel Alloy Rods/Bars: Exceptional Performance for Extreme Environments

FOTMA’s nickel rods/ nickel alloy bars are engineered to deliver superior performance in the most demanding applications. Renowned for their exceptional heat resistance, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength, our nickel alloy bars are the material of choice for industries requiring reliability under extreme conditions. Whether you’re in aerospace, chemical processing, or energy, FOTMA provides tailored solutions to meet your technical challenges.

Nickel Rod Characteristics:

1. Outstanding High-Temperature Resistance:
   Withstand temperatures up to 1200°C+ without significant degradation, making them ideal for turbines, combustion systems, and exhaust components.
2. Superior Corrosion & Oxidation Resistance:
   Excel in acidic, alkaline, and sulfur-rich environments. Perfect for chemical reactors, marine components, and oil/gas equipment.
3. High Mechanical Strength:
   Maintain structural integrity under extreme stress, vibration, and thermal cycling, ensuring durability in aerospace and automotive applications.
4. Creep Resistance:
   Resist deformation under prolonged high temperatures, critical for power generation and industrial furnace systems.
5. Fatigue Resistance:
   Ideal for cyclic loading applications like turbine blades and industrial machinery.
6. Customizability:
   Available in a wide range of grades, sizes, and finishes to meet specific requirements.

Specifications & Parameters:

Applications:

• Aerospace: Turbine blades, engine mounts, afterburner components
• Chemical Processing: Reactors, heat exchangers, corrosion-resistant valves
• Oil & Gas: Downhole tools, drill collars, wellhead components
• Energy: Nuclear reactor parts, gas turbine shafts, thermal power systems
• Marine: Propeller shafts, seawater valves, offshore platform hardware

• Aerospace | Thomas Mitchell (USA)

How an aerospace procurement manager sourced 99.97% pure tungsten rods with custom specs and received delivery in half the expected lead time… Read Full Case Study

• Automotive | Marco Rossi (Italy)

How a car modification expert used custom CNC-machined tungsten alloy weights to fine-tune a vintage sports car’s handling—just in time for a major auto show… Read Full Case Study

• Electronics | Dr. Elena Carter (Canada)

How a semiconductor engineer replaced aluminum with MoCu heat sinks, improving thermal performance by 20°C while meeting aerospace-grade standards…  Read Full Case Study

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What material grades are available for nickel alloy rods and bars?

A1: FOTMA supplies nickel alloy rods and bars in a wide range of high-performance grades, including:

• Inconel 625, 718, 725, X750

• Hastelloy C276, B3, X

• Monel 400, K500

  These alloys are selected for their excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, and thermal stability.

Q2: What size range is available for the rods and bars?

A2:

• Diameter: 10 mm to 300 mm

• Length: 1000 mm to 6000 mm

  Both standard and customized dimensions are supported to meet application-specific needs.

Q3: What surface finishes can be provided?

A3: Surface finish options include:

• Turned

• Ground

• Polished

• Pickled

• As-rolled

  These finishes are selected based on tolerance, aesthetic, and application-specific requirements.

Q4: What industries typically use nickel alloy rods and bars?

A4: These products are widely used in:

• Aerospace and marine engineering

• Petrochemical processing

• Chemical and power generation industries

• Nuclear and heat-exchanger components

  Their resistance to extreme temperatures and corrosive environments makes them ideal for these applications.

Q5: Can FOTMA manufacture according to custom specifications or drawings?

A5: Yes. FOTMA supports OEM production, offering precision machining, special tolerance control, and production based on customer-provided technical drawings or project specifications.