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Duplex & Super Duplex Forged Bars

Grades: UNS S31803 (Duplex 2205), UNS S32750 (Super Duplex 2507)

Inox Steel India is a trusted manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of Duplex & Super Duplex Forged Bars, supplying high-performance forged solutions in UNS S31803 (Duplex 2205) and UNS S32750 (Super Duplex 2507) to industries across India, GCC, Middle East, Africa, Europe, and North & South America.

Duplex and super duplex stainless steel forged bars are specifically engineered for high-strength, corrosion-critical, and chloride-rich environments, where conventional austenitic stainless steels are not sufficient. Their dual-phase microstructure (austenitic + ferritic) delivers exceptional mechanical strength, superior resistance to stress corrosion cracking (SCC), and long service life in aggressive service conditions.

At Inox Steel India, duplex forged bars are produced using controlled hot forging followed by solution annealing, ensuring optimal phase balance, corrosion resistance, and full compliance with ASTM, ASME, and EN standards.

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What Are Duplex & Super Duplex Forged Bars?

Duplex and super duplex forged bars are solid stainless steel sections manufactured by hot forging duplex-grade billets under high compressive force, followed by precise heat treatment to maintain the correct ferrite–austenite balance.

Compared to conventional stainless steel grades, duplex forged bars offer:

  • Nearly twice the yield strength of SS 304/316
  • Excellent resistance to chloride-induced pitting and crevice corrosion
  • Outstanding protection against stress corrosion cracking (SCC)
  • High toughness and fatigue resistance

These properties make duplex forged bars the preferred material for offshore, marine, oil & gas, chemical processing, and desalination applications.

Manufacturing Process Followed at Inox Steel India

1️ Billet Selection
Certified duplex and super duplex billets conforming to UNS S31803 / S32205 and UNS S32750 chemistry are selected from approved mills.

2️ Hot Forging
Billets are forged using open-die or closed-die forging, ensuring directional grain flow and internal structural integrity.

3️ Solution Annealing
Forged bars are solution annealed to restore corrosion resistance and achieve the required 35–55% ferrite balance.

4️ Rough Machining (Optional)
Bars can be supplied in rough-machined condition to reduce CNC machining time.

5️ Inspection & Testing
Each forged bar undergoes UT, PMI, ferrite measurement, and mechanical testing before dispatch.

Key Advantages of Duplex & Super Duplex Forged Bars

Nearly double yield strength compared to austenitic stainless steel
Exceptional resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion & SCC
High fatigue strength for cyclic loading
Reliable performance in seawater and chloride-rich media
Reduced wall thickness possible due to higher strength
Long service life in extreme environments

Grade-Wise Overview & Selection Guidance

🔹 Duplex 2205 Forged Bars – UNS S31803

Duplex 2205 offers an ideal balance of strength, corrosion resistance, and cost efficiency. It is widely used in offshore platforms, chemical reactors, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers exposed to chlorides.

🔹 Super Duplex 2507 Forged Bars – UNS S32750

Super Duplex 2507 provides very high strength and exceptional pitting resistance (PREN ≥ 40). It is the preferred choice for subsea equipment, desalination plants, seawater systems, and critical oil & gas components.

Global & Indian Demand Insight

In India, duplex forged bars are increasingly used in offshore oil & gas, fertilizer plants, refineries, and desalination projects, especially around Mumbai, Hazira, and coastal industrial zones.

International demand includes:

  • GCC & Middle East: Offshore platforms, desalination plants
  • Africa: Marine and energy infrastructure
  • Europe: Chemical processing and pressure equipment
  • Americas: Subsea oil & gas and high-chloride service systems

Inox Steel India supports global supply with ready inventory and export dispatch via JNPT, Mundra, and Hazira ports.

Duplex & Super Duplex Forged Bars – Applications, Sizes, Pricing & Quality

Duplex & Super Duplex Forged Bars supplied by Inox Steel India are engineered for high-strength, corrosion-intensive, and chloride-rich service conditions, where failure risk must be minimized. Each grade is selected based on pitting resistance, operating pressure, temperature limits, and fatigue loading, ensuring long-term reliability in critical environments.

Applications by Grade & Industry

🔹 Duplex 2205 Forged Bars (UNS S31803 / S32205)

Service Focus: High strength with excellent corrosion resistance

Typical Applications:

  • Offshore structural components
  • Pressure vessels and heat exchangers
  • Chemical reactors and process equipment
  • Piping manifolds and connectors
  • Marine shafts and fittings

Industries Served:
Oil & Gas | Chemical Processing | Marine | Offshore | Power & Energy

Super Duplex 2507 Forged Bars (UNS S32750)

Service Focus: Severe chloride and high-pressure service

Typical Applications:

  • Subsea equipment and wellhead components
  • Desalination and seawater handling systems
  • High-pressure valves and pump parts
  • Offshore risers and connectors
  • Oil & gas production equipment

Industries Served:
Offshore Oil & Gas | Marine | Desalination | Petrochemical | Energy Infrastructure

 Size & Dimensional Range

Inox Steel India supplies duplex and super duplex forged bars in standard as well as custom-engineered sizes, suitable for rough machining or precision CNC operations.

Form Size Range
Forged Round Bars 40 mm – 750 mm Ø
Forged Square Bars 40 mm – 550 mm
Forged Flat Bars Up to 600 mm width
Custom Forged Shapes As per drawings
Rough Machined Bars As per machining allowance

Custom cut lengths, machining allowance, and near-net forgings available on request.

 

Duplex & Super Duplex Forged Bars – Indicative Price Range (2025)

Grade Price Range (INR / Kg) Price Range (USD / Kg) Remarks
Duplex 2205 (S31803) ₹ 420 – ₹ 550 $ 5.05 – $ 6.65 High strength & corrosion resistance
Super Duplex 2507 (S32750) ₹ 650 – ₹ 850 $ 7.85 – $ 10.25 Severe chloride resistance

Prices depend on size, heat treatment, testing (ASTM G48), machining, and order volume.

HS / HSN Code – Duplex & Super Duplex Forged Bars

  • HSN Code (India): 7222 / 7228
  • Alternate Code: 8483 (if supplied as machined components)

🧪 Testing & Quality Assurance

All duplex and super duplex forged bars supplied by Inox Steel India undergo stringent metallurgical and corrosion testing.

Standard Tests Conducted:
Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
Positive Material Identification (PMI)
Ferrite Content Measurement
Tensile, Yield & Elongation Tests
Hardness Testing
ASTM G48 Pitting & Crevice Corrosion Test (Super Duplex)
Dimensional & Visual Inspection

Optional Third-Party Inspection:
SGS · TUV · BV · DNV · Lloyd’s

All materials are supplied with EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 Mill Test Certificates.

Packaging & Export Readiness

  • VCI wrapping with corrosion protection
  • Heat number, grade & size marking
  • Heavy-duty wooden crates / steel pallets
  • Export-grade packing for long-distance shipping

Ports of Dispatch: JNPT (Mumbai) · Mundra · Hazira

Why Choose Inox Steel India for Duplex & Super Duplex Forged Bars?

Inox Steel India is a preferred manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of duplex and super duplex forged bars, trusted for high-strength and corrosion-critical applications where material failure is not acceptable.

Our key strengths include:

Approved forging mills with strict chemistry & phase balance control
Expertise in solution annealing for optimal ferrite–austenite ratio
Supply of large-diameter forgings with sound internal structure
Full compliance with ASTM, ASME, EN & NACE requirements
EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 certification with complete traceability
Competitive pricing for domestic & international projects
Proven export record across offshore and marine sectors

We focus on delivering forged duplex materials that perform reliably in chloride-rich, high-pressure, and aggressive environments.

 

We focus on delivering forged duplex materials that perform reliably in chloride-rich, high-pressure, and aggressive environments.

Industries & Applications Served

Industry Application Preferred Grade
Offshore Oil & Gas Risers, connectors, manifolds Super Duplex S32750
Marine Engineering Shafts, seawater components Duplex S31803
Desalination Plants High-pressure pumps & piping Super Duplex S32750
Chemical Processing Reactors, vessels, heat exchangers Duplex S31803
Petrochemical Corrosion-resistant pressure parts Duplex / Super Duplex
Energy Infrastructure Structural & process components Duplex S31803
Subsea Systems Wellhead & subsea equipment Super Duplex S32750

Export Packaging & Logistics

VCI-protected and anti-corrosion packing
Heat-wise and grade-wise identification on each forged bar
Heavy-duty wooden pallets / steel crates
Container-safe packaging for long-distance shipments

Regular Export Destinations:

UAE · Saudi Arabia · Oman · Qatar · Nigeria · South Africa · Germany · Italy · UK · USA · Brazil

📞 Get Quote – Talk to Duplex Forging Specialists

Whether your requirement is Duplex 2205 for offshore structures or
Super Duplex 2507 for severe chloride and subsea service,
our technical team will help you select the right grade, size, testing, and heat treatment.