INCONEL 686 / UNS N 06686 / 2.4606 Bar/Rod/Wire/Forging/Plate/Strip In Aerospace And Marine Industries

Non-Magnetic Inconel Alloy 625/UNS N06625 Bar/Rod/Wire/Forging/Plate/Strip In Aerospace And Marine Industries

INCONEL 686 is a high-performance nickel-based alloy known for its exceptional corrosion resistance, especially in highly aggressive environments such as acidic, oxidizing, and chloride-rich conditions. It consists primarily of nickel (Ni), with significant amounts of chromium (Cr) and molybdenum (Mo), offering superior resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking. INCONEL 686 is widely used in chemical processing, marine, and aerospace industries. Available in various forms, including bar, rod, wire, forging, plate, and strip, this alloy provides excellent mechanical properties and weldability. Its high-temperature stability and durability make it ideal for harsh industrial applications requiring long-term reliability and minimal maintenance.

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INCONEL 686 (UNS N06686 / 2.4606) Key Features

INCONEL 686 is a high-performance nickel-based alloy known for its exceptional corrosion resistance, high strength, and excellent mechanical properties. It is commonly used in highly aggressive environments, such as chemical processing, marine, and pollution control applications.

Key Features:

• Exceptional Corrosion Resistance:

Superior resistance to a wide range of corrosive environments, including strong acids (sulfuric, hydrochloric, and phosphoric acids).

Excellent resistance to localized corrosion (pitting, crevice corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking).

High resistance to oxidizing and reducing conditions.

• High Strength & Mechanical Properties:

Maintains high strength and toughness at both ambient and elevated temperatures.

Good creep and rupture strength in high-temperature environments.

• Excellent Weldability & Fabrication:

Easily welded using conventional welding techniques without the risk of sensitization or degradation of corrosion resistance.

Good hot and cold workability, allowing for easy forming and machining.

• Resistance to Chloride-Induced Attack:

Outstanding performance in seawater and chloride-rich environments, preventing stress corrosion cracking.

• High Temperature Performance:

Retains mechanical integrity at elevated temperatures, making it ideal for high-temperature processing and heat exchangers.

INCONEL 686 (UNS N06686 / 2.4606) is a corrosion-resistant nickel-based alloy known for its excellent resistance to harsh environments, including acidic, oxidizing, and high-temperature conditions.

Below are its typical applications across various product forms:

1. Bars/Rods/Wires

• Chemical Processing Industry: Used in pumps, valves, and heat exchangers exposed to aggressive acids like sulfuric, hydrochloric, and nitric acids.
• Marine & Offshore Industry: Ideal for seawater applications, including fasteners, shafts, and hardware exposed to high chloride levels.
• Aerospace Components: Applied in jet engines, exhaust systems, and turbine blades due to its oxidation and heat resistance.

2. Forgings

• Power Generation: Used in components such as turbine discs, shafts, and heat exchanger parts for nuclear and fossil-fuel plants.
• Petrochemical Industry: Suitable for high-temperature processing equipment and refinery reactors.

3. Plates/Sheets/Strips

• Pressure Vessels & Heat Exchangers: Commonly used in corrosion-resistant pressure vessels and heat exchangers in harsh industrial environments.
• Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Systems: Applied in scrubbers, ducts, and structural components exposed to acidic gases.
• Medical Equipment: Utilized in surgical instruments and implants requiring biocompatibility and corrosion resistance.

4. General Applications

• Pulp & Paper Industry: Used in digesters and bleach plants.
• Pharmaceutical Equipment: Ensures contamination-free processing in aggressive chemical environments.
• Waste Treatment Plants: Resistant to aggressive chemical exposure in incineration and waste handling systems.

Company Overview:

Jiangyin Chengxin Alloy Material Co., Ltd has more than 20 years of experience as the lead.ing alloy wire manufacturer in China. We offer a wide range of services from fine wire drawing toresistance wire manufacturing. Since the beginning, our specialty has been the quality and preci.sion of our products. We have the tightest tolerances and deliver within a few days to a fewweeks. As a result, we have become the leading alloy wire supplier in the industry.

Senphus Subsidiaries:

• Jiangyin Chengxin Alloy Material Co., Ltd.
• Jiangyin Senphus Electrical Materials Co., Ltd.
• Jiangsu Xiangcheng Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd.

Jiangyin Chengxin Alloy Material Co., Ltd.: With nearly 20 years of experience, Jiangyin Chengxin is a leading alloy wire manufacturer in China. We offer a wide range of services, from fine wire drawing to resistance wire manufacturing. Our specialty lies in the quality and precision of our products, achieving the tightest tolerances and delivering orders within days to weeks. As a result, we have established ourselves as the premier supplier of alloy wire in the industry.

Our product range includes:

• Copper-nickel alloys (CuNi1-CuNi44)
• Karma (Nikrothal L/Evanohm/Alloy 800)
• Manganin and Constantan
• Nickel-chromium alloys
• Thermocouple alloys (Type K, N, E, T, J)
• Thermocouple extension wire
• PTC thermistor resistance alloy
• Pure nickel wire and Monel alloy

These alloys are available in various forms, including wire, ribbon, stranded, and enamelled. Major applications include seat heating, underfloor heating, military projects, aerospace, household appliances, heating wire, mechanical and electrical plants, and temperature instruments. Our manufacturing processes are ISO 9001:2015 certified, and we specialize in fine and ultra-fine wire drawing, offering wire diameters from 0.025 mm (0.001") to 13 mm (0.51") in small batches, medium volumes, and mass production. We maintain a comprehensive quality inspection system, including in-house chemical analysis, chromatographic analysis, metallurgical analysis, pinhole tests, wire construction tests, and tension tests to ensure the highest quality standards.

Senphus Electrical Material Co., Ltd.: Founded in 2003, Senphus Electrical Material Co., Ltd. integrates research, manufacturing, and sales of electric heating alloys, heating cables, heating wires, and heating products. Leveraging over a decade of technical expertise in heating alloy wire, we have adopted advanced heating cable technology and machinery, successfully developing heating cables, temperature controllers, and temperature control systems suitable for building heating, pipe insulation, outdoor snow melting, wind power blade production, car seat heating, and healthcare applications.

The company is recognized as a high-tech enterprise in Jiangsu Province and a small giant enterprise in Jiangyin City, specializing in innovative technologies. We operate the "Wuxi Heating Cable Engineering Technology Research Center" and collaborate with experts from renowned domestic universities. Our portfolio includes 5 invention patents and over 30 utility model patents, showcasing our strong research and development capabilities.

With an annual output exceeding 1,000 tons of thermal alloy wire and an output value of approximately 105 million yuan, our products are well-received in markets such as the UK, Italy, Canada, Peru, and Spain. Our heating cables generate an annual output value of over 80 million yuan, with exports to Germany, Japan, the United States, Malaysia, Denmark, Brazil, and other countries.

The company has successfully passed multiple quality management system certifications, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System). Our heating cables and related products have also obtained test reports from the Shanghai Cable Research Institute Test Center and received certifications such as UL (United States), VDE (Germany), CE (European Union), and RoHS.

Commitment to Quality: We adhere to the business commitment of "Reputation First, Quality First, Customer First" and uphold the quality policy of "Integrity-Based, Quality-Oriented, Excellent Service." We are dedicated to providing accurate products and professional services, and we look forward to collaborating sincerely with you to achieve mutual success.