Thabiso Steel stands out as a premier manufacturer and reliable supplier located in Cape Town, South Africa. They focus on high-performance metal solutions, particularly Alloy Steel Grade 9 Foils. With a strong dedication to quality, innovation, and ensuring customer satisfaction, Thabiso Steel has earned a solid reputation for providing precision-engineered products that cater to a variety of industry needs. Their Grade 9 foils are celebrated for their impressive strength-to-weight ratios and exceptional corrosion resistance, making them perfect for tough environments. Supported by state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a wealth of technical expertise, Thabiso Steel guarantees that every product adheres to international standards, serving clients in the aerospace, automotive, chemical, and energy sectors with both reliability and efficiency.
Alloy Steel Grade 9 Foils are mainly made up of titanium combined with 3% aluminum and 2.5% vanadium, known as Ti-3Al-2.5V. This unique blend provides a well-rounded mix of strength, formability, and resistance to corrosion. In terms of mechanics, these foils showcase remarkable tensile strength (usually around 620 MPa), good fatigue resistance, and excellent weldability. Grade 9 also retains its mechanical properties even at higher temperatures, making it a great choice for high-performance applications. Its lighter weight and moderate strength make it ideal for structural and pressure-containing components in critical industries like aerospace and marine.
| Specifications | : | ASTM A387 / ASME SA387 |
| Thickness | : | 1mm-300mm |
| Width | : | 1000mm, 1219mm, 1500mm, 1800mm, 2000mm, 2500mm, 3000mm, 3500mm, 4050mm etc |
| Length | : | 2000mm, 2440mm, 3000mm, 5800mm, 6000mm, 12000mm, 15000mm etc |
| Surface | : | 2B, 2D, BA, NO.1, NO.4, NO.8, 8K, mirror, checkered, embossed, hair line, sand blast, Brush, etching, etc |
| Finish | : | Hot rolled plate (HR), Cold rolled sheet (CR) |
| Form | : | Coils, Foils, Rolls, Plain Sheet, Shim Sheet, Strip etc. |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N |
| Alloy Steel Gr 9 | 0.15 max | 0.30-0.60 | 1.0 max | 0.030 max | 0.030 max | 8.0 – 10.0 | 0.90 – 1.10 | – | – |
| Tensile (MPa) | Yield (MPa) | Elongation (50mm) | Elongation (200mm) | Reduction of Area |
| 415 – 585 | 205 min | 18% min | – | 40% min |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Alloy Steel Grade 9 Foils are a go-to choice in many high-performance industries, thanks to their impressive strength, resistance to corrosion, and fantastic formability. In aerospace, you’ll find them in hydraulic tubing, exhaust systems, and various structural components of aircraft. Over in the marine and chemical processing sectors, these foils shine in applications like heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and desalination systems. Medical device makers also rely on Grade 9 for implants and surgical tools, given its biocompatibility. Plus, it’s a favorite in sports gear and automotive racing, where having a great strength-to-weight ratio is essential. These adaptable foils are key players in pushing innovation in challenging and safety-focused environments.
ThabisoSteel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Cape Town, South Africa.
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