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If you’re looking for a reliable source of high-performance nickel alloys, look no further than Themba Nickel Alloys in Cape Town, South Africa. They specialize in top-notch products like A286 Foil, which is celebrated for its incredible strength and resistance to corrosion, even at high temperatures. This makes it an essential material for tough industrial applications. Themba Nickel Alloys prides itself on strict quality control, precise manufacturing, and timely deliveries, serving industries where dependability is key. With decades of experience, they support sectors like engineering, aerospace, and chemicals by providing materials that meet international standards, ensuring durability, consistency, and outstanding metallurgical properties for specialized uses.
A286 Foil is a robust iron-nickel-chromium alloy that includes molybdenum and titanium, giving it impressive strength and oxidation resistance at temperatures reaching up to 700°C. It boasts excellent fatigue and creep resistance, making it perfect for applications that experience cyclic loading. Typical mechanical properties feature a tensile strength ranging from 1,240 to 1,380 MPa, a yield strength of 970 to 1,100 MPa, and a good elongation of 20 to 25%. The alloy maintains its structural integrity and resists stress-corrosion cracking, while its formability allows it to be crafted into thin foils without sacrificing performance, making it ideal for precision components in challenging environments.
| Standard Specification : | AMS 5525, AMS 5858 |
| Dimensions : | AMS |
| Sheets Thickness : | Range from .008″ to .0125″ |
| Plates Thickness : | Ranges from .0125″ to 5.00″ |
| Sheets/Plates Width : | 1000mm, 1219mm, 1500mm, 1800mm, 2000mm, 2500mm, 3000mm, 3500mm, etc |
| Sheets/Plates Length : | 2000mm, 2440mm, 3000mm, 5800mm, 6000mm, etc |
| Tempers : | Annealed, 1/4, 1/2 Hard, 3/4 Hard, Full Hard |
| Hardness : | Soft, Hard, Half Hard, Quarter Hard, Spring Hard etc. |
| Value Added Service : | Cladding, Heat Treatment, Annealed, Pickling, Polish, Rolling, Cutting, Bending, Forging, Minor Fabrication Etc. |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | S | Co | Cu | Ni | Cr | P | V | Al | B |
| A286 | 0.08 max | 2 max | 1 max | 0.025 max | 1 max | 0.50 max | 24 – 27 | 13.5 – 16 | 0.025 max | 0.10 – 0.50 | 0.35 max | 0.003 – 0.010 |
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 7.92 g/cm3 | 2500-2600°F (1370-1430°C) | 90,000 psi (620MPa) | 40,000 psi (275 Mpa) | 40 % |
A286 Foil finds its place in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and chemical processing, where high strength and corrosion resistance are essential. It’s commonly used in turbine components, fasteners, valve springs, and parts for aircraft engines, ensuring reliability under extreme temperatures and mechanical stress. In chemical plants, it stands up to oxidation and corrosion in harsh media, while in electronics and precision engineering, its thin foils serve as high-strength structural elements. The unique blend of thermal stability, fatigue resistance, and formability makes it a go-to choice for components that need to perform well in demanding conditions.
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A286 foil finds its place in various industries that require high strength and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. Themba Nickel Alloys provides this alloy to South Africa Name for use in aerospace (like turbine components and exhaust systems), automotive (such as manifolds and sensors), and power generation (including gas turbines and heat exchangers). Its remarkable mechanical stability and resistance to corrosion also make it a great choice for fasteners, springs, and cryogenic equipment. In the rapidly growing infrastructure and energy sectors of the Cape Town, A286 foil plays a vital role in producing components that can reliably withstand thermal stress and harsh conditions, aligning perfectly with advanced engineering needs and international quality standards.
