Louis Metals is a well-respected manufacturer and supplier located in Houston, USA, with a focus on high-quality Super Duplex Steel S32760 Forgings. They’ve built a reputation for delivering outstanding quality and performance, catering to a diverse array of industries with dependable and long-lasting forging solutions. The company utilizes cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and rigorous quality controls to ensure they meet both domestic and international standards. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, timely deliveries, and precision engineering, Louis Metals has established itself as a reliable partner for high-performance Super Duplex steel components in challenging applications.
Super Duplex Steel S32760 Forgings boast a remarkable blend of excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. Their composition features around 25% chromium, 7% nickel, 3.5% molybdenum, along with added tungsten, nitrogen, and copper to boost strength and resistance. These forgings demonstrate impressive yield strength (at least 550 MPa) and tensile strength (at least 750 MPa), along with exceptional toughness and fatigue resistance. Their unique dual-phase microstructure makes them perfect for extreme environments, particularly in marine and chemical processing sectors, where both strength and corrosion resistance are crucial.
| Standard | ASTM A182, ASME SA182 |
| Specification | DIN, ASTM, BS and all International Standards |
| Flat bar blocks | up to 27″ width and 15,000 lbs. |
| Cylinders and sleeves | up to 50″ maximum O.D. and 65″ maximum length |
| Discs and hubs | up to 50″ diameter and 20,000 lbs. |
| Rolled, hand forged or mandrel forged rings | up to 84″ maximum O.D. and 40″ maximum length |
| Rounds, shafts and step shafts | up to 144″ maximum length and 20,000 lbs. |
| Forging Types | Impression Die Forging, Open Die Forging, Seamless Rolled Forging, Hot Forging, Cold Forging, Open die hammer forging, Impression die drop forging, Closed Die Forging, Press Forging, Upset Forging, Compression Forging, Swaging, Rotary Forging, Roll forging. |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N | Fe |
| S32760 | 0.05 max | 1.00 max | 1.00 max | 0.030 max | 0.010 max | 24.00 – 26.00 | 3.00 – 4.00 | 6.00 – 8.00 | 0.20 – 0.30 | 57.61 min |
| Grades | Density (g/cm 3) | Density (lb/in 3) | Melting Point (°C) | Melting Point (°F) |
| S32760 | 7.8 | 0.281 | 1350 | 2460 |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS |
| Super Duplex S32760 | 1.4501 | S32760 |
Yes, Super Duplex Steel S32760 forgings are highly suitable for offshore and marine applications due to their excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, and resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and chloride stress cracking.
Welding processes compatible with Super Duplex Steel S32760 forgings include Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Metal Inert Gas (MIG), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), using matching filler materials to maintain corrosion resistance.
Super Duplex Steel S32760 forgings are governed by ASTM A182, ASTM A240, ASME SA-182, and EN 10088-3 standards, ensuring quality, corrosion resistance, and mechanical properties for demanding industrial applications.
Super Duplex Steel S32760 Forgings are extensively utilized across various demanding industries thanks to their superior strength, corrosion resistance, and durability. In the oil and gas industry, they’re often found in subsea equipment, valves, and pumps due to their ability to withstand chlorides and stress corrosion cracking. In the chemical processing and marine sectors, these forgings are employed in heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and propeller shafts. Their versatility also extends to power generation, pulp and paper, and desalination plants, making them an ideal choice for components that face harsh, corrosive conditions.






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