EXCLUSIVE WORLDWIDE SUPPLIER OF 
AQUAMET® ALLOYS

EXCLUSIVE WORLDWIDE SUPPLIER OF AQUAMET® ALLOYS

AQUAMET® 17 is a precipitation-hardening, martensitic stainless steel. Because it is hardened by heat treatment, it provides high strength, regardless of the diameter, combined with good toughness and corrosion resistance. A popular choice, AQUAMET® 17 is currently in wide use in pleasure boats, workboats, crew boats, fishing trawlers, pilot and patrol boats.

Mechanical Properties

Minimum values. Actual test results may be higher
AQUAMET® 17
Up to 8"
8" to 12"
Tensile Strength Psi
135,000
135,000
0.2% Yield Tension psi
105,000
105,000
Strength Torsion psi
70,000
70,000
Elongation in 2 in .%
16
12
Reduction of Area %
50
35

Chemical Properties

COMPOSITION 17
Carbon                                   0.07 max
Manganese                           1.00 max 
Silicon                                    1.00 max 
Chromium                             14.50 - 16.50
Nickel                                     3.00 - 5.00
Phosphorus                           0.04 max
Sulfur                                      0.03 max 
Copper                                    3.00 - 5.00
Columbium + Tantalum      0.15 - 0.45
Iron                                          Balance
Sizes — Boat Propellers in Clinton Township, MI

Chemical Properties

COMPOSITION 17
Carbon
Manganese
Silicon
Chromium
Nickel
0.07 max
1.00 max
1.00 max
14.50 - 16.50
3.00 - 5.00
Phosphorus
Sulfur
Copper
Columbium + Tantalum
Iron
0.04 max
0.03 max
3.00 - 5.00
0.15 - 0.45
Balance
Sizes — Boat Propellers in Clinton Township, MI

Available SizesExport

AQUAMET® shafting is stocked ready for machining and installation in popular sizes up to 4" dia. and lengths up to 30 ft. Other diameters and lengths are available. Please inquire.

Aquamet® shafting is precisely manufactured in compliance with the requirements of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standard P-6 and carefully packaged to protect the precision finish and straightness.