When Standard Metals Just Won’t Do, Count on High-Alloy Steel Materials

You’re overseeing a project in which the finished product will see harsh conditions and regularly be exposed to extreme environments. That could be heat, pressure, caustic chemicals, and more. The selection of high-alloy steel materials available for fabrication by Boardman will provide improved corrosion resistance, increased strength, lighter weight, advanced heat resistance, higher electrical and thermal conductivity, and lower levels of toxicity than traditional metals. See what Boardman can do for you today.

The High-Alloy Metals Used in Boardman’s Most Demanding Fabrications

When your industry applications call for more than carbon steel or stainless steel fabrication, you can count on our experience with high-alloy metals including Incoloy, Inconel, Hastelloy, duplex, monel, and nickel.

Incoloy

Incoloy is a heat-resistant alloy designed for high-temperature applications.

Inconel

It takes precision and knowledge to fabricate with Inconel. These alloys are oxidation- and corrosion-resistant materials used in extreme environments subjected to pressure and heat (like subsea, aerospace, and defense). Inconel retains strength over a wide range of temperatures.

We work with the following Inconel grades:

  • Inconel 718
  • Inconel 625
  • Inconel 750
  • Inconel 800

For the following applications:

  • Petrochemical Processing
  • Flare Stacks
  • Offshore Oil Platforms
  • Gas Turbines
  • Rocket Motors
  • Rocket Engines
  • Spacecraft Components
  • Pollution Control Equipment
  • Nuclear Reactors and Equipment

With over 110 years of experience, we provide the highest quality fabrications, according to the QA/QC department and standards.

Hastelloy

Hastelloy is a nickel-based alloy suited for reducing acids at high concentrations and temperatures.

Duplex

Duplex is stainless steel that is about twice as strong as regular austenitic or ferritic stainless steel. It’s formed from an approximate 50/50 mixture of austenitic and ferritic phases and provides additional corrosion resistance that is superior to 316 or 316L in most environments. Put our experience with fabricating projects such as wet scrubbers and flue gas ducts to work for you.

Monel

Monel is an alloy that’s resistant to a wide range of corrosive environments. It’s often used in high sulfuric acid concentration applications because of its excellent resistance to sea or brackish water under high-velocity conditions.

Nickel

Boardman has the fabrication experience to work on projects with higher alloy material. Nickel is used to maintain product quality for many types of chemical reactions.


High Quality, Stewardship, and the Expertise You Need

Our fabrication expertise and over 1,000 qualified weld procedures demonstrate our understanding of the characteristics of each high-alloy steel product—even when the fabrication method may be slightly different than what was previously used.

Contact us to discuss which high alloy metal is right for your project, and how our promise of stewardship can make the next project your best yet.

High-Alloy Steel for Use in Many Different Industries

For many different applications, in many different environments, look to the versatility and problem-solving abilities of high alloy metals. We have used these materials in these industries, to name a few:

  • Refining
  • Chemical
  • Petrochemical
  • Gas Processing
  • Biofuels
  • Hydrogen
  • Lithium Mining & Refining
  • Cryogenics
  • Emission Control / Carbon Capture
  • Carbon Black

Even if you work in an industry not listed here, contact the Boardman team so we can discuss your requirements for ASME pressure tanks, custom fabrication, trayed tower and columns, heavy plate fabrication, and more.

Other Less-Exotic Metals Available for Fabrication by Boardman

High-alloy metals represent only part of what we do here at Boardman.

We also offer the following, more conventional materials for fabrication:

Experience the Boardman Difference for Yourself

If you’ve ever worked with a fabricator who didn’t feel like a partner, who didn’t guide you through the steps of the fabrication process, or who left you wondering if your project would be finished on time or within budget, you can say goodbye to all the questioning.

When you work with Boardman, we will act as your project’s steward, involving you as much as you’d like to be involved, and keeping you informed as the job progresses.

With Boardman, you’ll never have to wonder. That’s our promise. Let’s get started today with a conversation about your upcoming project.

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