Stainless Steel & Nickel Alloy Pump Shaft Quality Bars
Ram Alloys is a leading provider of stainless steel & nickel alloy pump shaft quality (PSQ) bars as well as custom bars that have been specially processed for high performance. Pump shaft quality indicates turned, ground, and polished shafting used in rotating applications. The treatment of these bars leads to a tighter diameter tolerance by reducing the effects of wear while maintaining optimal functionality. Straightening treatments also enhance the performance of pump shaft quality bars, ensuring they create minimal vibration throughout the entire shaft length. The result is a more efficient, reliable, and high-performing pumping system.
Pump Shaft Quality Bars Materials
- 17-4
- Nitronic 60
- Duplex 2507
- 410 Stainless Steel
Pump Shaft Quality Bars Applications
- Manufacturing
- Industrial Mixers
- Oil & Gas
- Pump Systems
Additional Value Services
- Value-added processing services
- Same-day service capabilities
- 24/7 emergency service availability
Historically, pump shaft quality bars have been used in pump system manufacturing, but more applications now require a tighter diameter tolerance. We are uniquely capable of accommodating customer requests for custom PSQ bars by offering quick and efficient customization of stock PSQ bar products at our Houston facility. If your application demands PSQ bars with non-standard lengths, grades, and/or finishes, we will efficiently meet your procurement needs.
Typical Pump Shaft Mechanical Properties
Mechanical Composition Table
| Grade | UNS Number | Tensile Min (psi) | Yield Min (psi) | Elongation Min % | Reductions Min % | Hardness BHN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | S31603 | 70,000 | 30,000 | 40 | 50 | 233 Max |
| 416 | S41600 | 100,000 | 85,000 | 20 | 46 | 207 - 262 |
| 410 | S41000 | 110,000 | 85,000 | 15 | 45 | 223 - 269 |
| 17-4 | S17400 | 135,000 | 105,000 | 16 | 50 | 277 Min |
| XM19 | S20910 | 135,000 | 105,000 | 25 | 50 | 325 Max |
| Duplex | S31803 | 90,000 | 65,000 | 25 | 50 | 290 Max |
| Duplex | S32750 | |||||
| Less or Equal to 2" | 116,000 | 80,000 | 15 | * | 310 Max | |
| Greater Than 2" | 110,000 | 75,000 | 15 | * | 310 Max | |
| K500 | N05500 | 140,000 | 100,000 | 20 | 40 | 310 Max |
| Alloy 20 | N08020 | 80,000 | 35,000 | 30 | 50 | * |
In addition to stocking and producing pump shaft quality bars, we also know how to handle this product since intrinsic pump shaft quality bar characteristics can be altered or diminished by warehouse and processor mismanagement. Contact us today for your stainless steel or nickel alloy pump shaft quality bar needs and to obtain a fast, no-obligation project quote.