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17-4PH Annealed
Penn Stainless inventory now includes Alloy 17-4 (Alloy 630, UNS S17400) in sheet, plate, round bar, and true bar. Custom 17-4PH tubular products available upon request.
17-4PH annealed stainless steel is commonly used for applications requiring high strength combined with moderate corrosion resistance. Industries and components frequently utilizing 17-4PH stainless steel include:
- Aircraft: 17-4PH provides excellent strength-to-weight ratio, ensuring durability and reliability in critical aviation components.
- Nuclear waste casks: 17-4PH offers reliable corrosion resistance and high mechanical strength necessary for safely storing hazardous materials long-term.
- Paper mills: Annealed stainless steel withstands harsh chemical environments and mechanical stress, prolonging the lifespan of essential machinery and reducing maintenance downtime.
- Oil fields: It delivers strong performance in challenging environments, resisting corrosion and stress cracking, crucial for drilling and extraction equipment.
- Mechanical components: It’s ideal for gears, valves, and fasteners, thanks to its combination of toughness, high strength, and machinability.
- Chemical process components: 17-4PH provides resilience against aggressive chemicals and moderate corrosion environments, supporting consistent performance and durability.
- Food industry: Annealed stainless steel ensures clean operations, resists corrosion, and that it’s easy to clean. This makes it perfect for food processing equipment and machines.
- Aerospace: 17-4PH demanding aerospace requirements by offering excellent mechanical properties, reliability under stress, and resistance to corrosive elements at high altitudes.
Adding 17-4PH annealed stainless steel into these applications ensures reliable performance, durability, and resistance to environmental and operational stresses.