Their martensitic structure gives them excellent hardness even after heat treatment, making them ideal for the fabrication of cutting tools, valves, food industry components and mechanical components subject to moderately corrosive conditions.
X20Cr - 1.4021 steel
X20Cr – 1.4021 steel is a martensitic stainless steel per EN ISO standards, known for its good resistance to corrosion in moderately aggressive conditions and its ability to achieve a high level of hardness.
X30Cr13 - 1.4028 steel
X30Cr13 – 1.4028 steel is a martensitic stainless steel per EN ISO standards, known for its excellent hardness and resistance to wear, often used for cutting tools and surgical instruments.
X46Cr13 - 1.3541 steel
X46Cr13 – 1.3541 steel is a martensitic stainless steel per EN ISO standards, known for its excellent hardness and resistance to wear and good resistance to corrosion, often used for high quality cutlery and surgical instruments.
X46Cr13 - 1.4034 steel
X46Cr13 – 1.4034 steel is a martensitic stainless steel per EN ISO standards, similar to 1.3541 but with possible slight variations in its chemical composition.
X46Cr13 - 1.4035 steel
X46Cr13 – 1.4035 steel is a martensitic stainless steel per EN ISO standards with similar characteristics to other X46Cr13 steels, featuring a good balance of hardness, resistance to wear and resistance to corrosion.
X39CrMo17-1 - 1.4122 steel
X39CrMo17-1 – 1.4122 steel is a martensitic stainless steel alloyed with molybdenum per EN ISO standards, known for its excellent hardness and resistance to corrosion and wear, often used for medical and food industry applications.
| UNI | AFNOR | DIN-W.Nr | BS | AISI-SAE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X20Cr13 | Z20C13 | X20Cr - 1.4021 | 420S29 | 420A |
| X30Cr13 | Z30C13 | X30Cr13 - 1.4028 | 420S45 | 420B |
| X40Cr14 | Z40C13 | X46Cr13 - 1.3541 | 51420 | 420C |
| X40Cr14 | Z40C13 | X46Cr13 - 1.4034 | 51420 | 420C |
| X46Cr13 | Z40C13 | X46Cr13 - 1.4035 | 51420 | 420C+S |
| X39CrMo17-1 | Z38CD16-01 | X39CrMo17-1 - 1.4122 | - | 420RM/1 |
