Isotrophic Quality steel for improved performance IQ-Steel.

Isotrophic Quality steel for improved performance

IQ-Steel

Uniform and excellent properties in all directions

Standard steel• Poor fatigue and impact properties in

the transverse rolling directions

IQ-Steel• Minimized inclusions• Isotropic structure

Improved mechanical properties

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0.125

0.100

0.075

0.050

0.025

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Inclusions comparisonInclusions comparisonTotal inclusion length per mm²

Standard steel IQ-Steel

Longitudinal

Transverse

The visible difference

Standard steel

Large and long

inclusions

Standard steel

Large and long

inclusions

IQ-SteelExtremely few and small inclusions

IQ-SteelExtremely few and small inclusions

Rotating bending fatigue differenceRotating bending fatigue differenceFatigue limit [MPa]

Longitudinal Transverse

1000

900

800

700

600

500

Standard steel

IQ-Steel

Impact properties differenceCharpy V (J)

Testing temp. (°C)

Longitudinal

Transverse

Standard steel

Impact properties difference

Longitudinal

Transverse

IQ-SteelCharpy V (J)

Testing temp. (°C)

IQ-Steel grades

Ovako 277Gears and hydraulic applications

IQ-Steel grades

Ovako 803Bearings and diesel injection pumps

IQ-Steel grades

Ovako 677Air hardening steel, also perfect for bearings and injection pumps

Consistent quality

• Ovako controls the entire manufacturing process from raw materials to the final product

• Stable quality with tests carried out on every batch

Customer service adds value

• Technical support

• Adaptable to optimal delivery needs

• Wide range of products and grades

• Good delivery precision

• Industry-leading products

• Tailored solutions offer flexibility

• Supplies your material needs for a wide range of applications

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