Inconel 601 Wire Supplier, Stockist and Exporter
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Aurico Alloys LLP supplies Inconel 601 wire (N06601, Werkstoff 2.4851) to ASTM B166 from Mumbai, to customers across India and in more than 40 export markets.
601 wire is chosen for mesh belts and baskets that go through a furnace and come out again, all day. A belt in a continuous hardening or brazing line cools every time it returns, and every cooldown is a chance for oxide to spall off the wire. 601’s aluminium keeps that oxide attached, so the belt keeps its wire diameter – and its strength – for longer.
Sizes and Specifications
| Grade | Inconel 601 |
|---|---|
| UNS number | N06601 |
| Werkstoff (W.Nr.) | 2.4851 |
| Specifications | ASTM B166 (rod, bar and wire) |
| Size range | Diameter 0.10 mm to 12.0 mm in coil, spool or straight-cut lengths; flat and shaped wire to drawing. |
| Condition and finish | Soft annealed, half-hard, spring temper and cold drawn, with bright, oxidised or coated surface. |
| Certification | EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificate; 3.2 and third-party inspection on request |
| Price | INR 2,500 – 5,000 per kg. Indicative USD 29 – 59 per kg; quoted against grade, form, size and quantity. |
Equivalent Grades & Standards
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| UNS number | N06601 |
| Werkstoff / EN number | 2.4851 |
| Density | 8.11 g/cm3 |
| Melting range | 1360-1411 °C |
| Specific heat (21 °C) | 448 J/kg·°C |
| Magnetic permeability (200 oersted at 24 °C) | 1.003 |
| Magnetic permeability (200 oersted at -78 °C) | 1.004 |
| Magnetic permeability (200 oersted at -196 °C) | 1.016 |
| Curie temperature | < -196 °C |
| Wire specification | ASTM B166 |
Identifiers and physical constants for Inconel 601. A dash means no such designation is published for this grade.
Chemical Composition
| Element | Min (%) | Max (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel (Ni) | 58.0 | 63.0 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 21.0 | 25.0 |
| Iron (Fe) | — | Balance |
| Aluminium (Al) | 1.0 | 1.7 |
| Carbon (C) | — | 0.10 |
| Manganese (Mn) | — | 1.0 |
| Sulfur (S) | — | 0.015 |
| Silicon (Si) | — | 0.50 |
| Copper (Cu) | — | 1.0 |
Composition limits for Inconel 601. 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 and Physical Properties
Wire properties follow the temper ordered: annealed wire at roughly 550–760 MPa tensile weaves and forms easily, while harder tempers are specified for parts that must keep their shape. In the furnace the value that matters is oxidation resistance to about 1200°C under cyclic heating.
Industry Applications
Why Inconel 601 wire
The difference between 600 and 601 wire shows up in cycling. In a mesh belt the wire is thin, so losing even a little scale per cycle is a large share of its section; 601 loses less. That is why 601 is the usual step up from 600 wire for continuous-furnace belts. For springs that must carry load hot, a precipitation-hardened alloy such as 718 is the better fit.
| Industry | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Heat treatment | Woven mesh belts for continuous hardening, annealing and brazing furnaces. |
| Industrial heating | Baskets, trays and element support hooks. |
| Chemical processing | High-temperature fixtures and tie wire. |
| Petrochemical | Wire parts in catalyst regeneration equipment. |
Testing and Certification
Each coil or spool is traceable to its heat on an EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificate stating chemical analysis and the tensile result for the temper supplied. Diameter is checked against the ordered tolerance, and positive material identification confirms the aluminium-bearing grade. Third-party inspection can be arranged under our ISO 9001:2015 system.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Send your size, quantity and specification and we will come back with price and lead time, usually the same working day. Call +91 7977 88 6611 or email info@auricoalloys.com.