CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE GAME-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Sandvik Materials Technology emphasizes the importance of collaboration between experts in compressor design and materials technology to develop energy-efficient compressors using environmentally friendly refrigerants. Their advanced steels enable innovative design possibilities, balancing performance and cost.

Research and Development Partnership
With over 150 years of metallurgical R&D, Sandvik offers advanced steels that enhance compressor design. Their materials support the creation of smaller, lighter, more efficient, and environmentally friendly compressors.

Materials for Compressor Valves

Sandvik Hiflex™: High-fatigue resistance stainless chromium steel for high-frequency and high-pressure compressors, allowing for increased efficiency and valve miniaturization.
Sandvik 7C27MO2: Martensitic stainless chromium steel with molybdenum, offering high fatigue strength under stress.
Sandvik 20C: Carbon steel with high fatigue strength and good wear resistance.

Case Study: GMCC, China
Joint tests with Sandvik confirmed a significant increase in compressor efficiency, achieving energy savings of 50% with a compressor half the size of previous models.

Quality and Application Areas
Sandvik produces millions of compressor valves annually, ensuring quality through control of the entire production chain. Application areas include air conditioning, brake systems, heat pumps, industrial air compressors, refrigerators, freezers, and vacuum pumps.

Global Presence
Sandvik operates in over 150 countries, providing localized expertise and a global logistical network to support customer success worldwide.

For more information, visit smt.sandvik.com/strip-steel.

Catalog excerpts

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leading solutions behind winning designs pioneering strip steel for compressor valves

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your experts + our experts = new industry standards When experts partner with experts, possibilities skyrocket. Today, that's exactly what's needed to win the race for developing compressors that are more energy-efficient and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Your expertise in compressor design deserves nothing less than the world's leading experts in materials technology for valves - pioneering solutions for you. r&d partnership amplifies your possibilities With over 150 years of metallurgical R&d, we know the intricacies of what advanced steels can do. And therefore what you can do...

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“In our joint tests, we confirmed an increase from 120 to 180 Hz – equivalent to energy savings of 50% – in a compressor half the size of previous models!” DAVID LIANG, SANDVIK GLOBAL SENIOR APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST CASE: GMCC, CHINA MEETING A VARIETY OF NEEDS WITH CONSISTENT QUALITY Millions of compressor valves are produced each year with our advanced steels. And we take responsibility for the quality of our materials in each one of those millions. With our own metallurgy and strip production, we control the whole production chain from steel melt to finished product, adhering to ISO standards....

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S-ST-043-B-ENG. © Sandvik Materials Technology 2015 SANDVIK is a registered trademark owned by Sandvik Intellectual Property AB in Sweden and other countries.

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