1.4112 - AT A GLANCE
What kind of steel is the 1.4112?
Stainless steel 1.4112 (X90CrMoV18) is hardenable with a high chemical resistance, good polishability, good cutting edge retention and cutting performance. In some aspects the 1.4112 exhibits similar behavior to tool steel. It is corrosion resistant in mild atmospheres, organic materials, mild acidic environments and fresh water steam.
Properties
Stainless steel 1.4112 has a good balance of corrosion resistance, toughness, durability and aesthetic appeal. It is wide spread over various different industries. Its service life, aesthetic appeal and corrosion resistance can be enhanced with a wide variety of surface treatments. All the former mentioned attributes make it possible to use this steel grade in a wide array of challenging environments.
- Stainless, martensitic chromium steel
- High chemical resistance
- High hardness
- High wear resistance
- Suitable as knife steel
- Can be magnetized
- Can be polished to a mirror finish
- High corrosion resistance
Applications
THe 1.4112 stainless steel is frequently used for plastic processing and for chemically aggressive molding materials. It can be used to produce surgical and dental instruments as it can be sterilized without the deterioration of the steel.
- Cutting tools, knives
- Knife blades
- Cutlery
- Guide rails
- Wear parts
- Perforated discs
- Screw elements
- Pump shafts
- Scale pans
- Horizontal cutting
- Surgical instruments
- Plastic molds
- Injection nozzles
- Roller bearings
- Ball bearings
- Mechanical engineering
- Food industry
- Building industry
