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Five premium grades, stocked and ready in diameters from Ø14mm to Ø315mm. Composition, applications and specs for each — with a mill test certificate on every order.

EN 47735A50 · 51CrV4 · AISI 6150
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Chrome-vanadium spring steel

A high-carbon chromium-vanadium spring steel prized for its fatigue strength and elasticity. It takes and holds a temper well, making it the go-to grade for components that flex under repeated load.

Typical applications
Coil springsLeaf springsValve springsTorsion barsClutch components
Typical composition wt %
C0.45 – 0.55
Si0.10 – 0.35
Mn0.70 – 1.10
Cr0.90 – 1.20
V0.15 min
Indicative ranges. A mill test certificate is supplied with every dispatch.
EN 35316NiCr · EN 10084
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Case-hardening nickel-chromium-molybdenum steel

A carburising steel that develops a hard, wear-resistant case over a tough, shock-absorbing core. Widely specified for transmission parts that must resist surface wear while surviving impact loads.

Typical applications
GearsCamshaftsGudgeon pinsShaftsPinions
Typical composition wt %
C0.17 – 0.22
Si0.10 – 0.40
Mn0.40 – 0.60
Cr0.75 – 1.25
Ni1.00 – 1.50
Mo0.08 – 0.15
Indicative ranges. A mill test certificate is supplied with every dispatch.
EN 36C655M13 · 832M13 · 14NiCrMo13
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High-nickel case-hardening steel

A premium 3% nickel-chromium carburising steel offering exceptional core toughness and shock resistance. The high nickel content suits the most demanding, heavily loaded gearing and bearing duties.

Typical applications
Heavy-duty gearsCrankshaftsRoller bearingsGudgeon pinsCams
Typical composition wt %
C0.12 – 0.18
Si0.10 – 0.35
Mn0.30 – 0.60
Cr0.80 – 1.20
Ni3.00 – 3.75
Mo0.10 – 0.25
Indicative ranges. A mill test certificate is supplied with every dispatch.
EN 24817M40 · 34CrNiMo6 · AISI 4340
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High-tensile nickel-chromium-molybdenum steel

A through-hardening alloy steel that combines high tensile strength with excellent toughness and fatigue resistance. Supplied hardened and tempered for parts under sustained high stress.

Typical applications
AxlesCrankshaftsConnecting rodsHigh-tensile boltsGearsShafts
Typical composition wt %
C0.36 – 0.44
Si0.10 – 0.35
Mn0.45 – 0.70
Cr1.00 – 1.40
Ni1.30 – 1.70
Mo0.20 – 0.35
Indicative ranges. A mill test certificate is supplied with every dispatch.
SAE 862021NiCrMo2 · 1.6523
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Low-alloy carburising steel

A versatile, cost-effective carburising grade delivering good case hardness with above-average core toughness. A dependable workhorse across general engineering and automotive components.

Typical applications
GearsBearingsCamshaftsPinsBushingsSprockets
Typical composition wt %
C0.18 – 0.23
Si0.15 – 0.35
Mn0.70 – 0.90
Cr0.40 – 0.60
Ni0.40 – 0.70
Mo0.15 – 0.25
Indicative ranges. A mill test certificate is supplied with every dispatch.

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