Brian Fasteners, headquartered in Houston, USA, produces and distributes high-quality Inconel 601 forgings designed for resistance to high-temperature oxidation and thermal stability. These nickel-chromium-aluminum alloy forgings are custom-made for industrial furnace, thermal reactor, and chemical process equipment applications. Brian Fasteners manufactures Inconel 601 forgings like rings, flanges, and blocks by hot forging and controlled heat treatment to provide high structural integrity. Backed by a reputation of high quality, prompt delivery, and technical assistance, the company supplies customers in the petrochemical, aerospace, and heat treatment industries with long-lasting and trustworthy high-temperature components.
Inconel 601 forgings have ~58–63% Ni, 21–25% Cr, 1–1.7% Al, and Fe up to ~14%. They provide tensile strength of 600–750 MPa, yield strength of 250–400 MPa, and elongation of about 30–45%. Aluminum presence improves resistance to thermal oxidation through ~1200°C. These forgings have superior creep resistance, thermal fatigue strength, and surface stability in cycling temperatures. Brian Fasteners’ Inconel 601 forgings are dependable in severe oxidizing, carburizing, and sulfur-containing environments and are a first choice for long-lasting high-temperature operation.
Specifications ASTM B564 / ASME SB564, AMS 5665
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.
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | S | Cu | Fe | Ni | Cr |
| Inconel 601 | 0.10 max | 1.0 max | 0.5 max | 0.015 max | 1.0 max | Balance | 58.0 – 63.0 | 21.0 – 25.0 |
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 8.1 g/cm3 | 1411 °C (2571 °F) | Psi – 80,000 , MPa – 550 | Psi – 30,000 , MPa – 205 | 30 % |
| STANDARD | UNS | WNR. | AFNOR | EN | JIS | BS | GOST | OR |
| Alloy 601 | N06601 | 2.4851 | NiCr23Fe | NiCr15Fe | NCF 601 | NA 49 | XH60BT | ЭИ868 |
Temperature control ensures uniform heating, preserving the microstructure and mechanical properties of forged Inconel 601. Inadequate control can lead to defects, reduced strength, and compromised performance in high-temperature applications.
Inconel 601 forgings are produced through a combination of hot working and controlled cooling, typically involving heating to high temperatures followed by forging to shape. Post-forging, the material undergoes heat treatment to optimize strength and enhance corrosion resistance.
To improve the surface finish of forged Inconel 601 parts, you can use methods such as polishing, grinding, or shot blasting. Additionally, applying a protective coating or performing heat treatments can help enhance surface smoothness and reduce oxidation.
Brian Fasteners’ Inconel 601 forgings are suitable for furnace hardware, radiant tubes, baskets, muffles, and heat treatment fixtures. They are applied in flare stacks, petrochemical burner hardware, and gas turbine exhaust systems. Their resistance to spalling and high-temperature strength make them ideal for equipment that is subject to thermal cycling and oxidation. They are structural components, supports, and connectors in combustion chambers in power plants and refineries. Inconel 601 forgings are ensured to be well-designed by Brian Fasteners to offer durability, reliability, and performance under harsh industrial heat and corrosive conditions.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
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