Specifications
Surface Treatments
Certifications
- ISO 9001 - 2015 Certified
- PED 2014/68/EC
- NACE MR0175/ISO 15156-2
- NORSOK M-650
- DFAR
- MERKBLATT AD 2000 W2/W7/W10
Nitronic 60 Suppliers, Stockists & Manufacturer, TorqBolt Direct
Buyers shopping Nitronic 60 suppliers typically meet two kinds of vendor: stockists (re-baggers who buy from a mill and resell) and direct manufacturers (who control heat-treatment, machining, and inspection in-house). TorqBolt is in the second group, a direct manufacturer of Nitronic 60 (UNS S21800) bar, plate, sheet, forgings, and the full fastener portfolio with EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 MTC documentation traceable to mill source through final inspection.
Manufacturer vs Stockist, What It Means For You
| Dimension | Stockist | Manufacturer (TorqBolt) |
|---|---|---|
| Lead time on cut-to-spec orders | 2-4 weeks (depends on stockist's inventory) | 3-7 days for in-stock bar; 4-8 weeks for forgings |
| MTC documentation | Re-issues mill MTC; cannot endorse independently | Issues independent EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 MTC traceable through final inspection |
| Cold-work / heat-treat capability | Resells in mill condition only | In-house solution anneal, cold-draw, machining |
| API 6A / NACE 3.2 endorsement | Requires third-party witness booked separately | TPI witness coordinated in-house at final inspection |
| Price floor | Mill price + stockist margin (typically +20-35%) | Mill price + manufacturer margin (typically +10-18%) when buying in volume |
Mill Source Cross-Reference
UNS S21800 is produced by multiple qualified mills under their respective trade names. The chemistry is identical across mills; trade-name differences reflect mill branding. TorqBolt sources from these mills under their UNS S21800 chemistry compliance and is not an authorized distributor of any specific mill brand. Mill cross-reference is provided for buyer reference only.
| Mill | Trade Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electralloy (Cleveland-Cliffs Steel) | NITRONIC® 60 | Original trademark holder for the NITRONIC family |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation | Pyromet® 218 | Aerospace-quality production |
| Cleveland-Cliffs Steel (formerly AK Steel / Armco) | Armco Nitronic 60 (legacy) | Acquired AK Steel 2020; same chemistry |
| Eagle Stainless Industrial Alloys | Eagle Alloy 218 | Bar and tube production |
| HP Alloys | Nitronic 60 (HP Alloys brand) | Bar and forging production |
| Plus other qualified mills under UNS S21800 spec | various | Buyer to verify mill brand is on end-user spec |
Forms Stocked
- Round bar per ASTM A276 / A479 (1/4 inch through 12 inch dia)
- Hex bar for fastener-head feedstock
- Square bar and flat bar
- Sheet (0.4 mm to 5 mm) and plate (3 mm to 100 mm)
- Open-die and closed-die forgings per AMS 5848 / ASTM A314
- Wire per ASTM A580 (including matching ER218 welding filler)
- Full fastener portfolio, hex bolts, stud bolts, nuts, washers, threaded rod, helicoils
Service Region
TorqBolt ships Nitronic 60 worldwide. Established lanes include North Sea oil & gas (NORSOK end-users), Middle East subsea EPC contractors (API 6A bolting), Indian and Southeast Asian refineries, North American food-processing OEMs, and European chemical-plant maintenance accounts. Export documentation, COO certificates, and customs clearance handled in-house.
Documentation Provided
- EN 10204 Type 3.1 MTC (manufacturer's certificate, mechanical and chemical results, traceable to heat number) standard on every order
- EN 10204 Type 3.2 MTC (independent third-party endorsement, required for API 6A and most NACE-critical service) on request
- NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 sour-service compliance statement
- API 6A PSL-3 or PSL-4 documentation set on request
- NORSOK M-650 qualified-manufacturer status (where TorqBolt entity holds qualification)
- ASME B&PV Section II Part D allowable-stress reference data
- Heat-treatment time-temperature chart and hardness traverse on request
- UT inspection report per ASTM A388 / A578 for heavy bar and plate
RFQ Process
Send the spec, form, dimensions, quantity, and any special documentation requirement to info@torqbolt.com. Typical 24-hour response includes sized stock availability, lead time, indicative price, and a sample MTC for review. +91-22-66157017 for urgent or technical-evaluation calls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TorqBolt an authorized distributor of NITRONIC 60?
No. TorqBolt is a direct manufacturer of UNS S21800 (the chemistry of Nitronic 60). NITRONIC(R) is a registered trademark of Electralloy / Cleveland-Cliffs Steel; TorqBolt is not affiliated with Electralloy and does not claim authorized-distributor status. The equivalent UNS designation S21800 is trademark-safe.
Can I order specific mill brand (Carpenter Pyromet, Electralloy NITRONIC, etc.)?
Yes if your end-user spec names a specific mill source. Most spec windows accept any qualified mill under UNS S21800 chemistry. State the mill-brand requirement on the RFQ.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Bar and plate, no minimum on standard sizes from in-stock inventory. Forgings and special-section bar typically have a 1-piece minimum on quoted basis. Fastener orders no minimum from standard inventory; production runs typically 25-piece minimum on non-standard sizes.
How long does it take to get an MTC?
Type 3.1 ships with the order. Type 3.2 (third-party witness) typically 5-10 working days from order release; longer for forgings.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. Established export lanes to North Sea, Middle East, Southeast Asia, North America, Europe. Export documentation and customs clearance handled in-house.
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