Mourad Metals, located in Tunis, Tunisia, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of high-quality nickel-copper alloys, particularly Monel Forgings. Renowned for their precision, exceptional surface finish, and remarkable mechanical properties, Mourad Metals crafts forgings that are perfect for tough industrial, marine, and chemical processing environments. Built to endure extreme corrosion, high stress, and challenging operating conditions, these forgings are a great fit for the offshore, petrochemical, and marine sectors. With a commitment to durability, strength, and long-lasting reliability, Mourad Metals guarantees that its Monel Forgings provide consistent performance in critical engineering applications.
Monel Forgings are nickel-copper alloys that include iron and other elements to boost mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and toughness. On the mechanical side, they boast high tensile strength, excellent fatigue resistance, and dimensional stability, making them ideal for components that face heavy loads, thermal cycling, and aggressive chemical environments. The forging process improves grain structure and mechanical integrity, leading to components that excel in performance and reliability.
Specifications ASTM B564 / ASME SB564
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.
Grades Monel 400, Monel K500
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | S | Cu | Fe | Ni |
| Monel 400 | 0.30 max | 2.00 max | 0.50 max | 0.024 max | 28.00 – 34.00 | 2.50 max | 63.00 min |
| Monel K500 | 0.25 max | 1.5 max | 0.5 max | 0.010 max | 27.00 – 33.00 | 0.5 – 2 | 63.00 min |
| Element | Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| Monel 400 | 8.8 g/cm3 | 1350 °C (2460 °F) | Psi – 80,000 , MPa – 550 | Psi – 35,000 , MPa – 240 | 40 % |
| Monel K500 | 8.44 g/cm3 | 1350 °C (2460 °F) | Psi – 160000 , MPa – 1100 | Psi – 115000 , MPa – 790 | 20 % |
The forging process for Monel typically takes several hours, depending on the size and complexity of the component. It involves heating, shaping, and cooling, with each stage carefully controlled to ensure quality.
The most suitable forging techniques for Monel alloys include open-die and closed-die forging. These methods ensure precise shaping and maintain the material's strength and corrosion resistance during the process.
These Monel Forgings find extensive use in creating pump and valve components, shafts, fasteners, flanges, marine hardware, and structural parts across chemical, petrochemical, offshore, and marine applications. Their exceptional resistance to seawater, acids, and chemical attacks ensures a long service life, minimal maintenance, and dependable operation. Engineers trust Monel Forgings to produce durable, high-performance components that can consistently perform under the harshest industrial and marine conditions.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Mourad Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Tunis, Tunisia
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