Hardenable steels
Hardenable steels have undergone a special process to increase their hardness and strength. Hardening is done by rapidly cooling the steel from just above the austenitisation temperature (723 °C) to room temperature. Usually, the steel is cooled by immersing it in water or oil.At Livallco, you will find hardenable steels like
Boron steel
See category| Euronomy | Execution | Material | W.Stoff | RFQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
27MnB5 |
Cold rolled stripsteel, Plates | Boron steel, Wear resistant steel | 1.5529 | ||
27MnCrB5-2 |
Cold rolled stripsteel, Plates, Bars | Boron steel | |||
TBL*** |
Plates | Boron steel, Wear resistant steel | 1.5529 |
Low alloy quench and tempering steel
See category| Euronomy | Execution | Material | Swedish standard | AISI | W.Stoff | RFQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C15 / C15E |
Plates, Bars | Low alloy quench and tempering steel | SS 1350 / 1370 | 1015 | 1.0401 / 1.1141 | ||
C35 / C35E |
Forgings, Bars | Low alloy quench and tempering steel | ~SS 1550 / 1572 | 1035 | 1.0501 / 1.1181 | ||
C45 / C45E |
Cold rolled stripsteel, Plates, Forgings, Bars | Low alloy quench and tempering steel | SS 1650 / 1672 | 1045 | 1.0503 / 1.1191 | ||
C60 / C60E |
Plates, Forgings, Bars | Low alloy quench and tempering steel | SS 1655 / 1678 | 1060 | 1.0601 / 1.1221 |
Case hardening steel
See category| Euronomy | Execution | Material | W.Stoff | RFQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16MnCr5 |
Plates, Forgings, Seamless tubes, Bars | Case hardening steel | 1.7131 | ||
18CrNi8 |
Bars | Case hardening steel | 1.5920 | ||
18CrNiMo7-6 |
Forgings, Bars | Case hardening steel | 1.6587 | ||
20MnCr5 |
Plates, Bars | Case hardening steel | 1.7147 |
Quench and tempering steels
See category| Euronomy | Execution | Material | W.Stoff | RFQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25CrMo4 |
Plates, Forgings, Seamless tubes, Bars | Quench and tempering steels | 1.7218 | ||
30CrMoV9 |
Forgings, Bars | Quench and tempering steels | 1.7707 | ||
30CrNiMo8 |
Forgings, Bars | Quench and tempering steels | 1.6580 | ||
34Cr4 |
Bars | Quench and tempering steels | 1.7033 | ||
34CrMo4 |
Bars | Quench and tempering steels | 1.7220 | ||
34CrNiMo6 |
Plates, Forgings, Bars | Quench and tempering steels | 1.6582 | ||
35NiCrMoV12-5 |
Bars | Quench and tempering steels | 1.6959 | ||
36NiCrMo16 |
Forgings, Bars | Quench and tempering steels | 1.6773 | ||
41Cr4 |
Bars | Quench and tempering steels | 1.7035 | ||
42CrMo4 |
Cold rolled stripsteel, Plates, Forgings, Bars | Quench and tempering steels | 1.7225 | ||
50CrMo4 |
Forgings, Bars | Quench and tempering steels | 1.7228 |
Composition and characteristics
The composition of the steel affects its properties. By adding carbon and other alloying elements, desirable properties and different types of hardenable steel can be obtained. A higher carbon content in the steel favours martensite transformation and increases hardness while also making the steel more brittle. Hardenable steel has high temperature resistance.
Applications of hardenable steels
Hardenable steels are used in many types of industries, such as automotive and aerospace, but are also common in tool making and in the manufacture of machine parts. Hardenable steels are well suited when there is a requirement for the steel to withstand high loads, continuous wear and high temperatures.
Do you have questions about our hardenable steels?
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