Alloy C800 was initially developed for the aerospace industry to DTD 498 but has now found a wider market in Marine environments where its combination of properties offers some distinct advantages over existing alloys that may suffer hydrogen embrittlement or corrosion problems.
This family of alloys, in addition to its corrosion resistance in sea water it can be used in most industrial atmospheres and can be used for components coming into contact with non-oxidising acids and salt solutions.
They can also be used at sub zero temperatures where it does not suffer with embrittlement at low temperatures as do many of the steels.
They can be machined to a high tolerance and surface finish and are much easier to process then some of the harder tool steels.
Carefully controlled adjustments in composition and process parameters result in the three distinct Elite Thermal Alloys. This gives designers the opportunity to optimise material selection for their particular applications.
Marine applications requiring high strength coupled with excellent corrosion resistance.
Aerospace components, such as landing gear bushings and sleeves and bearing retainer rings. .
It can be used in the manufacture of mould components for the plastic, Zinc and Aluminium injection die casting market where its high heat conductivity over conventional tool steels offers distinct advantages for high production rates.
The alloy is utilised extensively in the motor racing circuit for valve guides and valve seats where high strength, wear and conductivity are important properties.
It is also used for electrical application in welding, for electrode holders, spot electrodes, projection and butt welding dies principally for stainless steel and Monel.
Other electrical applications include heavy duty switch gear components where greater strength is required than conventional high conductivity copper.
For high stressed structures and wear resistant parts such as bevel gears, worm wheels, valves, bolts and general fasteners.
