1.4031 - AT A GLANCE
What kind of steel is the 1.4031?
Material grade 1.4031 is a martensitic chromium steel, it is corrosion and acid resistant and has a good chemical resistance. It is characterised by high hardness and corrosion resistance and can be used in many different areas, such as medical technology and food technology.
Properties
The 1.4031 is a matensitic chromium steel. The combination of hardness and wear resistance make it possible to use this steel grade for mecanical engineering as well as in the food industry and many more. It can be used for decorations as well as kitchen appliances.
- Martensitic chromium steel
- Good mechanical properties
- Good polishability
- Good corrosion resistance
- Good chemical resistance
- Difficult to weld
- Limited acid resistance
Applications
With its good combination of high hardness, corrosion and wear resistance as well as a good polishability stainless steel 1.4034 can be used in many industries for even more applications.
- General engineering
- Medical technology
- Machine knives
- Shears
- Cutting tools
- Razors
- Automotive industry
- Food technology
- Fastners
- Decorative purposes
- Kitchen appliances
- Energy technology
- Springs
- Piston rods
- Screws
