Case Study: Original 1.2379 Shredder Knives delivered to UK-based customer in lower Wear, in Higher Availability, and lead to an Immediate 2,000-piece order

Choosing the right material is ta fundamental decision that directly affects durability, and operating costs. Among the most reliable solutions are tool steels 1.2767 and 1.2746, widely recognized for their strength and performance in industrial applications.

Abramax® Cr is the most advanced material from the Abraservice (SSAB) portfolio, specially developed for exceptional resistance to wear, high temperatures and corrosion.

Here’s a refined technical overview explaining the use of 1.6587 steel with a 2 mm carburized case depthin UNTHA RS shredder knives, covering why this treatment is chosen.

Creusabro vs. Hardox – Comparison of Wear-Resistant Steels

Creusabro and Hardox are two well-known types of wear-resistant steels used in various industrial applications.

The demand for superior cutting tools has become paramount. Tungsten Carbide stands out as a leading choice due to its exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and toughness. 

1.3343, also known as HS6-5-2C or M2 high-speed steel, is a popular tool steel used in the manufacturing of cutting tools such as drills, taps, and end mills. It is known for its excellent combination of hardness, toughness, and wear resistance, which makes it ideal for use in high-stress applications.

Hardox is a type of wear-resistant steel that is designed to withstand harsh environments and high levels of wear and tear. It is used in a variety of industries, including mining, construction, and agriculture, and is known for its toughness, durability, and resistance to abrasion.

Chipper steel is a type of high-carbon, high-chromium steel that is commonly used for the production of chipper knives used in the woodworking industry.

42CrMo is a type of chromium-molybdenum steel that is widely used in the production of heavy machinery and industrial equipment. 

Eurotools offers  replacement machine knives and spare parts in various materials to meet and/or exceed OEM specifications. Upgrading the base material, along with applying a wear protection will increase the life of the blade, resulting in less equipment downtime!

EP = Enhanced superior quality = parts produced from advanced materials of highest grades ( crowns from ASP or Tungsten carbide , screens from anticorro, granulator knives with TC incerts, etc. )

The term ‘hardfacing’ in this context can briefly explain what we mean by tungsten carbide hard facing. It is a technique that used to harden wear parts to enhance their performance by increasing their cutting and wear resistance performance. In a nutshell, tungsten carbide hardfacing is a technique where a coat of tungsten carbide is applied on the base metal improve its hardness. The technique works for metals that cannot withstand demanding condition. With its high hardness, resistance to impact and strength properties, tungsten carbide provides a perfect coating that make tools and parts more efficient. See the example