NitroSteel®

A longer-lasting alternative to chrome plating, NitroSteel® is a ferritic nitrocarburized bar that is wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant. NitroSteel® is a superior product that provides outstanding durability and the production process leaves no hazardous byproducts in our facility or yours.

Why NitroSteel®?

Superior Performance

Superior corrosion resistance means no pitting and flaking, unlike chrome.

Increased Profitability

Wear resistance ensures a durable and long-lasting product that keeps your equipment out of the shop and in the field.

Environmentally Safe

Unlike chrome, NitroSteel® leaves no hazardous byproduct in our facility or in your operations.

NitroSteel®

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VS.

Chrome Plated

  • Superior Corrosion Resistance
  • Improved Wear Resistance
  • Better Lubrication Retention
  • Dent Resistance without Induction Hardening
  • Environmentally Friendly
  • No Surface Pitting or Flaking
  • Increased Service Life
  • “Micro Cracks” allow for Moisture Penetration and Rust
  • Flakes and Slivers Destroy Seals and Glands
  • Plating Creates Pits and Inherent Adhesion problems
  • Environmentally Hazardous
NitroSteel® Logo
  • Superior Corrosion Resistance
  • Improved Wear Resistance
  • Better Lubrication Retention
  • Dent Resistance without Induction Hardening
  • Environmentally Friendly
  • No Surface Pitting or Flaking
  • Increased Service Life

VS.

Chrome Plated

  • “Micro Cracks” allow for Moisture Penetration and Rust

  • Flakes and Slivers Destroy Seals and Glands

  • Plating Creates Pits and Inherent Adhesion problems

  • Environmentally Hazardous

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NitroSteel® Products

Quotes for other sizes and grades available on request, or we can process your material.

  • Standard lengths 12’ and 24’
  • Alternate alloys, diameters and lengths are available on request
  • NitroBrite/Ultrabrite – For a shinier finish, choose NitroBrite (<12 RA) or UltraBrite (< 9 RA)
YIELD STRENGTH SURFACE HARDNESS
75k min psi
16 Max
64-71 HRC
YIELD STRENGTH SURFACE HARDNESS
100k min psi
16 Max
64-71 HRC
YIELD STRENGTH SURFACE HARDNESS
120k min psi
16 Max
64-71 HRC

For applications that require a bendable product.

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Construction/Heavy Equipment

Construction/Heavy Equipment

End Users Include

  • Caterpillar
  • John Deere
  • Timken

Typical Applications

  • Bulldozers
  • Cranes
  • Excavators
  • Mixers
  • Graders
  • Trenchers
  • Loaders
Material Handling

Material Handling

Typical Applications

  • Automated Guided Vehicles
  • Conveyors
  • Cranes
  • Forklifts
  • Hydraulic Lifts

Medical Equipment

End Users Include

  • GE
  • Stryker

Typical Applications

  • Dentistry
  • Medical furniture
  • Surgical equipment
Heavy Truck

Heavy Truck (Class 8)

End Users Include

  • Meritor
  • Volvo

Typical Applications

  • Brake Systems
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Hitch
  • Powertrain Systems
  • Steering Systems
Defense

Military/Defense

End Users Include

  • Bell
  • Boeing
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Sikorsky

Typical Applications

  • Firearms
  • Missile Systems
  • Aircraft Components
  • Avionics
  • Naval Systems
  • Ground Support Vehicles
  • Space
  • Manned Aerial Vehicle
  • Armament Systems
  • All Terrain Vehicles

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Railway

Railway

Typical Applications

  • Brake Systems
  • Engine Systems
  • Hitch Systems
  • Ramp Systems
  • Turbo Systems
Recreational Equipment

Recreational Equipment

Typical Applications

  • Engine Systems
  • Cylinder Rods
  • Suspension Systems
  • Transmission Systems
Mobile equipment

Mobile Equipment

End Users Include

  • Caterpillar
  • BOSS

Typical Applications

  • Graders
  • Haulers
  • Refuse Trucks
  • Salt Trucks
  • Snow Plows
Energy

Energy

End Users Include

  • FMC
  • GE

Typical Applications

  • Fracking
  • Gas and Oil
  • Seismic Imagining
  • Solar
  • Wind Turbine
Agriculture

Agriculture

End Users Include

  • CAT
  • John Deere

Typical Applications

  • Drill Equipment
  • Harvesters
  • Hay & Forage Equipment
  • Irrigation & Crop Processing Equipment
  • Planting Equipment
  • Spraying Equipment
  • Tractors

Marine

End Users Include

  • Mercury Marine
  • Seakeeper

Typical Applications

  • Anchor Systems
  • Engine Systems
  • Cylinder Rods
  • Propeller Systems
Aerospace

Aerospace

End Users Include

  • Bell Helicopter
  • Boeing
  • Honeywell
  • Rolls-Royce
  • SpaceX
  • UTC Aerospace Systems

Typical Applications

  • Aircraft Body
  • Brake Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Engine Systems
  • Interior Cabin
  • Landing Gear
  • Propulsion Systems

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Auto

Automotive

End Users Include

  • FCA
  • Ford
  • GM
  • Honda
  • Tesla
  • Toyota

Typical Applications

  • Brake Systems
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Powertrain Systems
  • Steering Systems