At AAA Metals, we source high-quality high-temperature alloys for use across all major industries. Our capabilities include sourcing raw metals, creating and cutting stock pieces, and providing in-house finishing options.
Learn more about our available alloys, our most popular metal stock, and the industries we serve.
Types of High-Temperature Alloys
Choosing the right high-temperature metal is easier with a reputable supplier. At AAA Metals, we give our clients access to multiple different categories of alloys. We can also help you select the right option based on the characteristics and material properties you’re looking for.
Our inventory includes:
Refractory Metals
Refractory metals offer unmatched heat resistance and strength at high temperatures, boasting a melting point of 3000 F or above. Common refractory metals include molybdenum, tantalum, and tungsten.
Nickel-Based Superalloys
These nickel-based superalloys are a popular choice for industrial and heavy-duty applications, as you can mix them with different metal additives to realize unique attributes. The combination of nickel with elements like chromium, for example, allows for greater creep resistance (resistance to deformation under stress).
Two of the most popular alloys in this category are Inconel® and Haynes® alloys, as they can provide reliable strength in high-heat environments like heat exchangers, jet engines, and turbines.
Cobalt-Based Superalloys
Like nickel-based alloys, these superalloys are also ideal for high-heat applications. Cobalt imbues the metal with oxidation and corrosion resistance. Stellite, a popular cobalt-based alloy, is corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant. This makes it ideal for applications like turbine blade construction.
High-Temperature Stainless Steels
Some stainless steels qualify as high-temperature alloys but have lower melting points. Specific applications can still benefit from their strength, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance. High-temperature stainless steels also come at a more affordable price point than other options.
High-Temperature Alloy Shapes
At AAA Metals, we source high-quality alloy metals and provide metal stock in different forms, sizes, and quantities to meet your projects’ needs. Choose from a range of alloy shapes, including:
- Bars. These are available in different diameters, lengths, and alloys for machining custom components.
- Sheets and Plates. Order flat metal in different thicknesses for stamping, cutting, and other projects.
- Tubes and Pipes. Purchase welded or seamless tubes and piping stock for any fluid transportation assembly or system.
- Forgings. We provide forged components for use in high-stress applications. Forging grants alloy metals additional strength, a better grain structure, and more reliable performance in high-heat applications.
- Fasteners. Choose from a vast inventory of pre-made high-temperature fasteners like bolts, nuts, and washers to streamline production and assembly.
Applications of High-Temperature Alloys
Our metals and alloys meet and exceed the needs of manufacturing projects across multiple major industries. We serve the following markets with high-temperature alloys:
Aerospace
Because of their extreme heat resistance and strength, these alloys can be used in afterburners, hypersonic vehicle assemblies, and jet engines.
Power Generation
Energy generation assemblies must endure high heat in ongoing production processes. These include boilers, gas turbines, and nuclear reactors.
Chemical Processing
Chemical processing uses extreme heat to process chemicals. High-heat alloys can be used in heat exchangers, pipelines, and reactors within degradation or unwanted chemical reactions.
Metalworking
High-heat alloys facilitate the fabrication and metalworking of lower-heat metals. They are instrumental in dies, furnace components, and mandrels.
High-Temperature Alloy Supply From AAA Metals
AAA Metals is a trusted distributor of high-temperature alloy stock like bars, sheets, tubing, and more. With years of experience working with stainless, nickel, and high-temperature metals, we are poised to handle any size inquiry or destination.
Contact us today to learn more about our available selection of high-heat ally components or to start searching for the right specialty alloy.