Stellite 6 Rod: Premium Cobalt-Chromium Alloy for Extreme Wear and Corrosion Resistance

Product Overview

Stellite 6 rod is a cobalt-based alloy renowned for its exceptional wear resistance, high-temperature strength, and corrosion resistance. Commonly used in demanding applications across various industries, it maintains its hardness and structural integrity even under extreme conditions.​

Chemical Composition

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Physical Properties

Industry Applications

Stellite 6 rod is widely used in various industries for its superior properties:​

• Aerospace: Turbine blades, exhaust valves, and other high-temperature components.

• Oil & Gas: Valve seats, pump components, and drilling tools exposed to abrasive environments.

• Power Generation: Gas turbine blades, boiler components, and steam turbine seals requiring high wear resistance.

• Industrial Machinery: Cutting tools, extrusion dies, and wear plates in manufacturing equipment.​

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Stellite 6 rod?

Stellite 6 rod is a cobalt-chromium-tungsten alloy known for its excellent wear resistance, high-temperature strength, and corrosion resistance.​

2. What are the main applications of Stellite 6 rod?

It is used in aerospace, oil & gas, power generation, and industrial machinery for components exposed to high wear and extreme conditions.​

3. How is Stellite 6 rod processed?

Stellite 6 rod can be welded using conventional methods such as TIG and MIG welding, with preheating and post-weld heat treatment to maintain properties.​

4. What are the advantages of using Stellite 6 rod?

It offers high wear resistance, excellent strength at elevated temperatures, good corrosion resistance, and suitability for extreme environments.​

Wuxi Nickel New Material Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise integrating the production, manufacturing, and research & development of specialty alloy materials. Located in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, the company specializes in precision alloys, titanium alloys, high-temperature alloys, corrosion-resistant alloys, heat-resistant steels, nickel-based welding wires, and other specialty materials, with an annual production capacity of 5,000 tonnes. Our product range includes plates, bars, wires, and strips, which are widely used in industrial electric furnaces, power‐station boilers, petrochemical plants, aerospace, marine engineering, machinery, and electronic instrumentation. These materials are characterized by high electrical resistance, high‐temperature strength, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and fatigue resistance. We can manufacture in compliance with national, industry, and international standards, and are also able to tailor products to meet specific customer requirements.
The company is committed to improving and enhancing its production infrastructure all year round, with a full range of production and processing equipment including vacuum smelting, hot processing, cold processing, and heat treatment. It also has various physical and chemical analysis testing facilities such as spectrometers to ensure product quality. The company has a high-quality R&D, production, and management team that is fully capable of meeting the complex requirements of the current market for material diversification, refinement, and functionalization. Our company is particularly skilled in developing and producing "specialized materials" that are suitable for the market and specific customer needs, which will be one of our company's characteristics. The company adheres to the business philosophy of "guided by market demand, driven by technological progress, and committed to optimizing and innovating materials to create greater value for customers", serving society and the market.