Why Metallus?
Our participation in this market spans decades and is built on our customers’ trust in our clean steel to help move heavy loads faster.
Industrial
Rail
Our industrial steel is highly engineered and is found in applications across the rail market, from the bearings and crankshafts of the locomotives to the axles of the freight cars.
The technical capabilities of our melt shop and processing facilities allow us to engineer and deliver specific grades of the cleanest air-melt steel at the production volume our customers need. Our tightly controlled melt-to-finish process and unique engineered grades of steel provide cleaner, more durable steel to the rail industry, and are compliant with the regulations set forward by the Association of American Railroads.
Applications
Our clean, reliably produced steel strengthens applications throughout the rail market. By offering the large sizes required in locomotive crankshafts and ensuring the properties and cleanliness to withstand the hours of stress and wear associated with rail transportation, Metallus is ideal for rail applications, including those featured below.
Crankshafts
As the backbone of the internal combustion engine, the crankshaft converts linear motion to rotational motion. High fatigue strength and wear resistance are critical to ensure long service life. Metallus uses a modified standard grade to meet these requirements in a cost-effective manner.
Grade of Steel: 4140 Modified
Traction Gears
Typically, freight requires a low gear ratio to produce higher torque for long periods of time. We offer steel grade 8822, which features an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, as well as the fatigue resistance needed in gears.
Grade of Steel: 8822
Bearings
Bearings are required to support the load, reducing friction. This allows for smooth operation and energy efficiency, as well as higher speeds when needed. The typical grade is well suited for wear resistance, especially at high speeds.
Grade of Steel: 8719 Modified
Axles
Axles perform two critical functions in vehicles of all sizes: supporting load support and allowing the wheels to move simultaneously. Grade 1050MV requires the needed tensile strength and toughness for this service.
Grade of Steel: 1050MV
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