Resistant to harsh corrosive conditions

Cast-iron or steel-toothed sprockets must have a very high corrosion resistance if they are to be used in food production. Food acids, juices, and cleaning agents create severe corrosive conditions. Materials with corrosion-resistant qualities are an option, but they are expensive and don’t have the best running properties. 

With hard inchromizing (CM 3001), we add about 35% chromium to the surface of the steel. This creates a corrosion-resistant material with ideal running characteristics and high wear resistance (hardness: 2000 HV), extending the service life to more than three years.