4x40crmov5-1 Application
4x40crmov5-1 is a high-alloy, chromium-molybdenum-vanadium steel with a hardness of 54-60 HRC suitable for use in various applications. This steel typically comes as a plate or round bar, although it can also be supplied in other shapes and sizes.
The corrosion and heat resistance of this steel make it ideal for high temperature and corrosive environments, with excellent toughness and wear resistance. Due to the high vanadium content, it has excellent fatigue durability, making it suitable for use in components where fatigue loading is a factor.
This steel is commonly used in automotive, engine and industrial applications, such as components in the exhaust and intake systems, turbo and supercharger parts, drive shaft components and lightweight mechanical parts. It is also used in tools and dies subject to high stress and fatigue, such as saw blades and bearings.
In the aerospace industry, 4x40crmov5-1 is often used for components that require high strength and tempering resistance, such as control cables and landing gear components. It is also used for larger components such as airframes, nose cones and other structural components.
Due to the combination of hardenability, wear resistance and high-temperature properties, 4x40crmov5-1 is also used in energy production and oil & gas applications, such as weld-on hubs and in pump components, as well as valves and flanges.
In addition, 4x40crmov5-1 has excellent corrosion resistance and can be welded or brazed with relative ease. It can also be cold-formed and machined into various shapes. The toughness and wear resistance of this steel make it ideal for use in components subject to wear, stress and corrosive environments.
Overall, this steel is an outstanding alloy that is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its hardness and strength, as well as its good temperature and corrosion resistance. It is especially well-suited for use in components subject to high stress and wear, such as automotive and power train parts, as well as aerospace components. It can also be used for tools and dies, and for oil & gas and energy production components. With its high Vanadium content, 4x40crmov5-1 provides excellent fatigue durability, making it an ideal choice for high performance parts.
