Posted on 19 Nov 2013
Timken introduces two high-performance alloy steel grades
CANTON, Ohio — The Timken Co. has introduced Timken 4130HW and
4140HW grades of high-performance alloy steel that meet AISI4130 and
4140 standards. “We have specifically designed these new Timken steel
grades for the oil and gas industry to use in high-stress,
high-temperature applications,” said Shawn Seanor, vice president –
energy and distribution for the Timken Steel business. “Our special
4130HW and 4140HW steel grades improve hardenability and strength to
improve the heat-treat response in heavier sections.” Typical offshore
and onshore applications where the 4130HW steel would be particularly
well suited include oil and gas drilling and completion equipment such
as packers, liner hanger components,
drilling jars, and fishing tools. In addition to this equipment,
customers also specify 4140HW steel for wellhead components including
ball and gate valves, manifolds, crossover flanges, adapter flanges,
slips, and BOPs. For 4130HW, yield strengths range from 80 ksi-95 ksi,
while 4140HW yield strengths range from 110 ksi-140 ksi.
