Thick-Wall Forged Rings
Common Material Grades
Steel: The most widely used material, including alloy structural steel (42CrMo/4140, 34CrNiMo6/4340, 30CrMnSiA), stainless steel (304L, 316H, 17-4PH), and heat-resistant steel (P91, 15CrMo).
Aluminum Alloys: Primarily used in applications requiring lightweight materials; grades include 6061, 7075, 7050, and 2024.
Special Alloys: Used in extreme environments, such as the nickel-based alloy Inconel 718 and the titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V.
Dimensions and Weight
Dimension Range: Outer diameters range from several hundred millimeters to 15.6 meters; wall thicknesses range from 25 mm to over 1,200 mm.
Weight: Ranges from several hundred kilograms to 150 metric tons.
Major Application Areas
Nuclear Power: Used as core support rings for nuclear reactor pressure vessels, which must withstand extreme high temperatures and high-radiation environments.
Aerospace: Used in critical load-bearing components such as aircraft engine casings and rocket bodies.
Heavy Machinery: Used as large bearing rings, gear rings, clamping rings, and guide rings for industrial equipment.
General Industry: Used to manufacture large flanges, pipe fittings, and various ring-shaped structural components for high-stress applications.