General Information
Ovako 157 is a high cleanliness case hardening steel used for bearing and transmission components. There are three different modifications of the grade.
157C - Bearing quality (BQ) variant with low sulphur content
157D - Bearing quality (BQ) variant with low sulphur content
157G - Regulated sulphur content for improved and consistent machinability
BQ-Steel®
BQ-Steel® is a bearing quality clean steel optimized for fatigue strength and is also ideal for new design solutions outside the bearing industry.
Similar designations
ASTM 4320, ASTM 4320H, ASTM 4320RH
Other properties (typical values)
| Youngs module (GPa) | Poisson´s ratio (-) | Shear module (GPa) | Density (kg/m3) |
|---|
| 210 |
0.3 |
80 |
7800 |
| Average CTE 20-300°C (µm/m°K) | Specific heat capacity 50/100°C (J/kg°K) | Thermal conductivity Ambient temperature (W/m°K) | Electrical resistivityAmbient temperature (µΩm) |
|---|
| 12 |
460 - 480 |
40 - 45 |
0.20 - 0.25 |
Disclaimer
The information in this document is for illustrative purposes only. The data and examples are only general recommendations and not a warranty or a guarantee. The suitability of a product for a specific application can be confirmed only by Ovako once given the actual conditions.The purchaser of an Ovako product has the responsibility to ascertain and control the applicability of the products before using them. Continuous development may necessitate changes in technical data without notice. This document is only valid for Ovako material. Other material, covering the same international specifications, does not necessarily comply with the properties presented in this document.
