A286 STAINLESS STEEL
A286 Stainless Steel is a Ni-Cr austenitic precipitation-hardened iron-based steel that is one of the original superalloys. As a result of its status as a superalloy, A286 has been used for applications requiring high strength and corrosion resistance up to 1,300°F (704°C), and for cryogenic applications. Because of its relatively low alloy content and low-cost formulation it is an excellent choice for mainly Aerospace applications. This super alloy is produced by vacuum induction melting (VIM), coupled with vacuum arc (VAR) or electroslag (ESR) remelting.
Product Forms & Size Range
A286 Round Bar diameters range from 0.125″ to 14.00″ diameter.
Flat Bar comes in a variety of thicknesses and widths. For more information please request a quote.
Thickness ranges from 0.1875″ to 6.50″ Thick.
Sheet Thicknesses range from 0.002″ to .150″ Thick.
Is A286 a Stainless Steel?
Some companies list A286 under Nickel and some companies list A286 under Stainless Steel. Ultimately, It is an iron-nickel-chromium alloy with additions of molybdenum and titanium making it a super alloy that is in between those categories. As one of the austenitic alloys it maintains good strength and oxidation resistance at temperatures up to 1300ºF. Due to its high strength and excellent fabrication characteristics it performs like a Nickel alloy but has a similar density to that of Stainless Steel. Because of these characteristics, A286 is one of the most popular high temperature alloys.
Applications of A286 Stainless Steel
- Aircraft Turbines
- Afterburner
- Fuel Nozzles
- Fasteners
- Industrial Gas Turbines
- Offshore Oil and Gas Industry
A286 STAINLESS STEEL SPECIFICATIONS
SHEET & PLATE
Flat products for structural, high-temperature, and corrosion-resistant applications.
BARS & FORGINGS
Semi-finished and forged shapes for critical components requiring toughness and high-temperature performance.
GE SPECIFICATIONS
Engineered for General Electric aerospace components.
ROLLS ROYCE SPECIFICATIONS
Certified to Rolls-Royce standards for turbine and high-temperature parts.
PRATT & WHITNEY SPECIFICATIONS
Engineered for Pratt & Whitney engine and structural applications.
SAFRAN SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer-specific superalloy components for aerospace applications.
Certified Material for Critical Service
A286 Stainless Steel is specified under multiple aerospace standards including AMS 5525, AMS 5726, AMS 5731–5737, AMS 5853, AMS 5895, and various GE, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and Safran specifications. This ensures reliability, traceability, and suitability for critical high-temperature and high-strength applications.