Nitriding steel

Livallco offers several types of steel, suitable for nitriding.

Nitriding is a chemical surface hardening method used to increase the surface hardness and wear resistance of steel, especially on parts where high surface hardness and wear resistance are important properties

Nitrided steels are a specific group of materials well suited to this type of hardening. Common applications for nitriding are in the treatment of small gears, crankshafts and wear parts. We can supply all types of nitrided steel - including customised products - with short lead times.

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34CrAlNi7-10

 , 1.8550

41CrAlMo7

 , 1.8509

31CrMoV9

 , 1.8519

31CrMo12

 , 1.8515

How does nitration work?

Nitriding is a heat treatment process that increases the nitrogen content in the surface of the steel and creates a case-hardened surface layer. The process is similar to case hardening, but performed at lower temperatures.

There are many advantages to nitration:

  • Small or insignificant changes in shape and dimensions compared to traditional carburising, making it possible to nitride harden finished parts.
  • Nitriding does not give the same depth of hardening compared to case hardening.
  • Nitriding can also increase the corrosion resistance of a component.