1.2361 - AT A GLANCE
What kind of steel is the 1.2361?
Tool steel 1.2361 is a corrosion resistant martensitic chromium steel. It is hardenable and has a high chemical resistance, good polishability, good cutting edge retention as well as a long lasting sharpness. THe 1.2361 is corrosion resistant in mild environments, organic materials and mildly acidic environments as well as sweet water steam.
Properties
The 1.2361 offers a good balance between corrosion resistance, toughness, longevity and aesthetics. That makes it suitable for a wide variety of industries. Its service life, aesthetics and corrosion resistance can be increased through a variety of surface treatments. All of the above properties enable this steel grade to be used in a wide range of demanding environments.
- Tool steel
- Chromium steel
- Martensite
- Cold work steel
- High hardness
- High wear resistance
- Corrosion resistant
- Polishable to a high gloss finish
Applications
As a corrosion restistant,martensitic chromium steel the 1.2361 finds it uses in a variety of applications, as can be seen here.
- Cutting tools
- Knives
- Knife blades
- Cuttlery
- Guide rails
- Wear parts
- Perforated discs
- Screw elements
- Pump shafts
- Scale pans
- Horizontal cutting
- Surgical instruments
- Plastic moulds
- Injection nozzles
- Roller bearings
- Ball bearings
- Mechanical engineering
- Food industry
- Building industry
