Versatility of boron steel
Published: 04 November, 2014
OVAKO says its extensive expertise in developing low alloy boron steel means it now has a wide range of material grades within its melt programme. All of these, when heat treated, can achieve properties comparable with those of higher alloy steels.
In order to produce these grades only small additions of boron are required which, in combination with carbon and other alloying elements, increase the hardenability of the steel.
The material can be used in a comprehensive range of applications, such as agricultural machinery, automotive components, wind turbines, bearings, fixing bolts, lifting hooks, crusher hammers, concrete manufacture, transport chains, wood and paper production, cane sugar manufacture etc.
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BOWMAN INTERNATIONAL, a leading manufacturer and distributor of bearings and sintered components, reports it has introduced a range of high temperature, self-lubricated PEEK-lined steel or bronze backed wrapped bearings. Bowman says its new W/MP range is designed to combine the durability and anti-corrosive properties of Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK), with the production and cost reduction benefits of conventional wrapped steel bearings and it delivers optimised performance in applications operating at up to 250OC, alongside low torque properties and impressive corrosion resistance.
SANDVIK says a stock of more than 16,000 standard stainless steel items at its distribution centre in Halesowen, West Midlands, help service on-demand and scheduled supply requirements for stainless steel and advanced alloy materials to customers throughout the UK and worldwide.
BOWMAN INTERNATIONAL reports it has launched the new BowMet range of rolled bearings, billed as the biggest advance in plain sliding bearings in more than 70 years.
