Alloy Steel for the Weapons Manufacturing & Firearms Industry
FLEXOR® has been used by both large and small arms manufacturers for a variety of components. Our FLEXOR® M has been a common product for these components.
Applications
- Bolts
- Bushings
- Barrels
- Pins
- Springs
- Screws
FLEXOR®'s Unique Chemistry
FLEXOR®’s unique chemistry (Cr,Mo,W) provides high tensile and yield strength without sacrificing toughness. FLEXOR® carbides offer significant wear resistance over other steels. It also exhibits superior machining characteristics, making FLEXOR® ideal for precision components.
| Element | FLEXOR® |
|---|---|
| Carbon, C | .32-.36 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
.60-.80 |
|
Phosphorous, P |
.025(max) |
|
Sulfur, S |
.025(max) |
|
Silicon, Si |
.15-.30 |
|
Chromium, Cr |
.75-1.00 |
|
Molybdenum, Mo |
.40-.60 |
|
Tungsten, W |
.40-.70 |
If you are interested in manufacturing from a certified blank or would like us to manufacture complete – please contact one of our inside sales representatives for a quotation.
Comparing FLEXOR® to Other Steel Alloys
FLEXOR® is a unique steel which is neither a standard alloy steel nor a standard tool steel, though it is often mistaken for both. FLEXOR®'S unique chemistry allows it to be used in thousands of applications often as a superior alternative to other alloy or tool steels.
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Testimonials
"At Powerhold we use FLEXOR® exclusively on all our special design work-holding Diaphragms. The performance and machining quality of FLEXOR® is superior to anything we have utilized in the past.
Today’s customer demands a quality product that performs consistently...FLEXOR® enables us to meet that goal every day."