Special materials

Steels for defense technology - safety and reliability

The defense industry demands materials that can withstand extreme requirements: ballistic loads, harsh environmental conditions, temperature fluctuations and, in many cases, non-magnetic properties for sensitive electronics. At Remystahl, we are aware of these special challenges and offer you a selection of high-quality steels that are precisely tailored to the needs of modern defense applications.

Why Remystahl?

  • Experience and industry expertise
    With many years of collaboration in demanding sectors such as aerospace, medical technology, and defence, we know the stringent quality requirements that apply in the defence field. Our expertise directly informs the selection and testing of materials.
  • Certified processes
    Our quality management system is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, ensuring that all production and testing processes are thoroughly documented and monitored. For materials used in aerospace-related defence systems, we are additionally approved to EN 9120:2018, guaranteeing full traceability and aerospace-grade quality standards.
  • Short delivery times & tailored services
    Thanks to our extensive stock and close partnerships with leading steel mills, we can deliver bar steels in the exact dimensions you need, even at short notice. On request, we provide precision cutting, heat treatment, and special inspections.
  • Reliable partnerships
    Numerous OEMs and system suppliers from aerospace, space, shipbuilding, and energy have approved us as a qualified material supplier.
  • Flexibility for your project
    Our long-standing connections to the defence industry enable us to meet our customers’ requirements and high expectations with reliability and precision.

Materials for Defence Applications

Our portfolio for defence includes the following materials. All steels are available as round bar in the specified conditions; for exact dimensions, please refer to the material data sheets or contact us directly.

  • 1.3952 (X2CrNiMoN18-14-3)
    • Condition: solution annealed
    • Properties: Austenitic CrNiMoN steel with excellent corrosion resistance in marine and coastal environments
    • Applications: Ship armoring, corrosion-prone housings, EMC-protected components, resistant to intergranular corrosion.
  • 1.3974.7 (2CrNiMoNNb23-17-6-3; F49)
    • Condition: hot work-hardened
    • Properties: Martensitic-bainitic steel with yield strengths above 940 MPa, ballistic tested
    • Application: Armouring elements, protection-relevant vehicle components
  • 1.4534.4 (UNS S13800; X3CrNiMoAl13-8-2; 13-8 MO; H1050)
    • Condition: solution annealed and precipitation hardened
    • Properties: martensitic, precipitation-hardening, corrosion-resistant special stainless steel.
    • Applications: Aerospace, medical technology, defense
  • 1.4548.4 (UNS S17400; X5CrNiCuNb17-4-4; 17-4 PH; H1025)
    • Condition: Solution annealed and precipitation hardened
    • Properties: The material is a stainless martensitic age-hardenable steel with high strength and toughness.
    • Applications: Aerospace, medical technology, defense
  • 1.4545.4 (UNS S17400; X5CrNiCuNb17-4-4; 17-4 PH; H1025)
    • Condition: Solution annealed and precipitation hardened
    • Properties: The material is a stainless martensitic age-hardenable steel with high strength and toughness.
    • Applications: Aerospace, medical technology, defense
  • 1.3964 (UNS S20910; Alloy 50)
    • Condition: solution annealed
    • Properties: Non-magnetic austenitic steel, minimal magnetic fingerprint
    • Application: Sonar sensors, EMC-sensitive housings, mine detection systems
  • 1.3974.9 (UNS S33228)
    • Condition: Solution annealed
    • Properties: High-strength special steel with excellent toughness, designated for ballistic stresses
    • Application: Modular armor, impact-resistant housings
  • 1.4534.9 (UNS S13800; X3CrNiMoAl13-8-2; 13-8 MO)
    • Condition: solution annealed
    • Properties: martensitic, precipitation-hardening, corrosion-resistant special stainless steel.
    • Applications: Aerospace, medical technology, defense
  • 1.4548.9 (UNS S17400; X5CrNiCuNb17-4-4; 17-4 PH)
    • Condition: Solution annealed
    • Properties: The material is a stainless martensitic age-hardenable steel with high strength and toughness.
    • Applications: Aerospace, medical technology, defense
  • 1.4545.9 (UNS S17400; X5CrNiCuNb17-4-4; 17-4 PH)
    • Condition: Solution annealed
    • Properties: The material is a stainless martensitic age-hardenable steel with high strength and toughness.
    • Applications: Aerospace, medical technology, defense
  • 1.6354.9 (Maragin 300)
    • Condition: Solution annealed
    • Properties: Special steel with high strength in the age-hardened condition, low distortion when exposed to heat, proven for ballistic stresses
    • Application: Highly stressed transportation systems, ammunition barrels, missile components, medical components

Quality assurance and testing

At Remystahl, quality is our top priority. Our steels for defense technology undergo strictly defined testing and approval processes to ensure a consistently high material quality. Every processing step, from receipt of goods to delivery, is closely monitored and documented. In this way, we ensure that our products meet the high requirements of safety-critical applications.

We also work closely with independent testing institutes and have approvals from renowned industry partners. This enables us to reliably implement customer-specific requirements or special acceptance processes. Our customers receive all relevant certificates in standardized or, on request, individually tailored form - for maximum transparency and confidence in the quality delivered.

Remystahl - quality at the highest level. Also in defense technology.

CategoryQualityAISI/UNS + AlloyTreatmentShapeDimensionsGrade
Special materials
Steels for military technology
1.3964Alloy 50, Nitronic 50 (XM-19), UNS S20910solution annealedRoundRound8 - 2301.3964
Amagnetic steels
Steels for military technology
1.3974.7F49warm work hardendedRoundRound12 - 501.3974.7
Steels for military technology
1.3974.7F49warm work hardendedRoundRound12 - 501.3974.7
Amagnetic steels
Steels for military technology
1.3974.9UNS S33228solution annealedRoundRound18 - 501.3974.9
Steels for military technology
1.3974.9UNS S33228solution annealedRoundRound18 - 501.3974.9
Aerospace material
Steels for military technology
1.4534.413-8 Mo, UNS S13800hardened, Cond. H1050RoundRound10 - 149,23Z3CNDA13.8
Aerospace material
Steels for military technology
1.4534.413-8 Mo, UNS S13800hardened, Cond. H1050RoundRound10 - 50Z3CNDA13.8
Aerospace material
Steels for military technology
1.4534.913-8 Mo, UNS S13800solution annealedRoundRound10 - 139,7Z3CNDA13.8
Aerospace material
Steels for military technology
1.4545.415-5PH, UNS S15500hardened, Cond. H1025RoundRound5 - 240Z5CNU15.5 / Z7CNU15.5
Aerospace material
Steels for military technology
1.4545.415-5PH, UNS S15500hardened, Cond. H1025RoundRound30 - 80Z5CNU15.5 / Z7CNU15.5
Aerospace material
Steels for military technology
1.4545.915-5PH, UNS S15500solution annealed, Cond. ARoundRound5 - 230Z5CNU15.5 / Z7CNU15.5
Aerospace material
Steels for military technology
1.4548.417-4PH, AISI 630,UNS S17400hardened, Cond. H1025RoundRound5 - 240Z6CNUD15.4
Aerospace material
Steels for military technology
1.6354.9Maraging 300, K93120solution annealedRoundRound10 - 95Marage 300