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Sverdrup Steel is a global supplier of low alloy steel material and products for a wide range of industries. Low alloys are popular primarily for their great mechanical properties and relatively low price.
Low alloy steel is the commercial name for ordinary steel to which a small amount of other chemical elements have been added. These alloying elements rarely exceed 5%, compared to, for example, austenitic stainless steel, which can contain up to 50% alloying elements.
They are mainly used in areas where ordinary carbon steel is used but where specific properties are desired. Through the composition of the alloy, together with various treatments, properties such as improved strength, heat resistance and weldability can be achieved.
Typical applications for low alloy steel include oil and gas drilling equipment, as well as general engineering components such as bolts, shafts and gear. Most of our low alloy products are hardened and tempered and come in the shape of solid round bars or hollow bars. Read more about our low alloys in the section below.
Advantages of low alloy steel
High yield and creep strength
Good heat resistance
Easily cold worked
Cost-effective