At a leading plastics manufacturer, frequent heater failures and scaling in salt-laden vaporizer tanks led to operational losses and safety hazards. The switch to NiCr 60:15 Round Bars was pivotal these specialty bars boast outstanding electrical consistency, high resistivity, and scaling resistance while maintaining their form and ductility through repeated cycling up to 1150°C. Now, engineers and procurement teams in chemical, oil & gas, marine, pharma, and energy plants rely on NiCr 60:15 for verified reliability and longer lifecycle.
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NiCr 60:15 (UNS N06024, DIN 2.4867) is an austenitic nickel-chromium-iron alloy, typically containing 14–17% chromium, 57% minimum nickel, and balanced iron plus small silicon/manganese. Supplied in bright or hot-finished bars, wire, and strips, this alloy excels in resistance heating, furnace components, autoclave elements, and control resistors. Its status as a standard industrial heating material rests on stable resistivity and strong scaling resistance even after long service.
Batches are supplied annealed with full mill certification as per ASTM B344, DIN 17470/17742, and ISO. For applications demanding even higher temperature or resistivity, compare with NiCr 80:20 Round Bars or NiCr 70:30 Round Bars, selected for their specific heating, corrosion, or process requirements.
NiCr 60:15 supports process engineers, fabricators, and OEMs with proven weldability, predictable electrical properties, and cost-effective reliable performance across harsh, high-load environments.
High-quality NiCr 60:15 Round Bars ready for industrial use.
Specification Overview
| Grade | NiCr 60:15 (UNS N06024, DIN 2.4867) |
|---|---|
| Standards | ASTM B344, DIN 17470, DIN 17742, ISO |
| Diameter Range | 5mm–60mm (bars), wires, strips |
| Finish | Bright annealed, hot finished, peeled, oxidized |
| Delivery | Export pack, full MTC, ISO traceability |
Equivalent Grades & Standards
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| UNS number | N06024 |
| Werkstoff / EN number | 2.4867 |
| EN designation | NiCr 6015 |
| Density | 8.2 g/cm3 |
| Melting range | 1390 °C |
| Electrical resistivity (20 °C) | 113 µΩ·cm |
| Thermal conductivity | 13.4 W/m·K |
| Specific heat | 460 J/kg·K |
| Coefficient of expansion (20-100 °C) | 13.5 µm/m·°C |
| Modulus of elasticity | 200 kN/mm² |
| Maximum working temperature (as heating element) | 1200 °C (sheet prints this as approximate) |
| Maximum working temperature (as resistance material) | 600 °C (sheet prints this as approximate) |
| Rod and bar specification | ASTM B344 |
Identifiers and physical constants for Nichrome 60/15. A dash means no such designation is published for this grade.
Stock & Product Availability
NiCr 60:15 Round Bars are available globally in all sizes, supporting rapid dispatch for maintenance, fabrication, and OEM supply chains in chemical, marine, power, and pharma sectors.
Chemical Composition
| Element | Min (%) | Max (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel (Ni) | 57.0 | — |
| Chromium (Cr) | 14.0 | 17.0 |
| Iron (Fe) | — | Balance |
| Carbon (C) | — | 0.10 |
| Manganese (Mn) | — | 1.0 |
| Silicon (Si) | 1.0 | 1.75 |
| Aluminium (Al) | — | 0.3 |
| Other | — | 0.04 |
Composition limits for Nichrome 60/15. These are specification limits for the grade, not measured values for a lot; the mill test certificate supplied with your order states the actual analysis.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Property | Typical Value (Wire/Bars) |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (MPa) | 700–730 |
| Yield Strength (MPa) | 300–370 |
| Elongation (%) | 30–35 (wire), 25–30 (bar) |
| Hardness (Hv) | 160–180 |
| Max. Service Temp (°C) | 1150 |
| Electrical Resistivity (Ω∙mm²/m) | 1.13 |
Applications & Benefits
- Chemical: heaters, vaporizer rods, control resistors, furnace parts
- Marine: brine tank heaters, hot mesh conveyor, exhaust resistors
- Oil & Gas: high-resistance heating lines, sensors, autoclave cores
- Pharma: sterilizer elements, reactor heaters, temperature control grids
- Power: cartridge heaters, high-temp process lines, generator banks
- OEM/Fabrication: control resistors, specialty mesh, urgent industrial spares
FAQ & Search Trends
Global Export Destinations
We ship worldwide from Mumbai. See every destination we export to on our export markets page.
Domestic Supply Network Across India
We deliver across India from our Mumbai stockyard. See every city we supply on our supply locations page.
Conclusion
NiCr 60:15 Round Bars ensure proven performance, weldability, and code-certification for chemical, marine, pharma, oil & gas, and power equipment supporting reliable plant operation and demanding industrial environments. Are your critical processes safeguarded with industry-leading heating alloys?