The Ultimate Work Hardening Manganese Steel (Manganal)

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    Titus Manganese Steel (Manganal) (Impact + Abrasion Resistance)

    The Ultimate Work Hardening Manganese Steel (11-14% MN / 1% C)

    TITUS Manganese Steel (TITUS Mn, Manganal) is a “Work Hardening” steel commonly referred to as “AUSTENITIC 11-14% Manganese”. Titus Mn is produced to the original “Hadfield Specification” which guarantees optimum wear and work hardening properties. Our manganese steel is also “non-magnetic” and superior to low carbon grades.

    Manganese Steel Advantages

    WORK HARDENING refers to the fact that the steel becomes harder and harder the more it is impacted or compressed.

    The “Hadfield” grade has an original hardness of approximately 220 Brinell. With continued impact and/or compression, it will surface harden to over 550 Brinell.

    It should be noted that only the outer skin surface hardens. The under layer remains highly ductile and tough. As the surface wears, it continually renews itself, becoming harder and harder.

    Manganese Steel (Manganal) is an austenitic steel which means it is non-magnetic. This property makes it useful in many applications such as bottom plates for lifting magnets, separator drum shells for magnetic materials, wear shoes on electric brakes, etc.

    Standard

    Grade ASTM 128 B2C (%)Mn (%)Si (%)S (%)P (%)
    Titus Mn1.13 – 1.2011.5 – 14.0< 0.40< 0.003< 0.020
    YIELDTENSILE UTS 20°C (68°F)ELONGATIONCHARPY Kcvl +20°C (68F)HARDNESS BHN (RCH)
    51 Ksi
    (350 MPa)
    136 Ksi
    (940 MPa)
    30%
    30%
    > 60 ft. lbs.
    > 80J/cm2
    220 -> 550
    (19 -> 55)

    Titus 11-14% Hadfield Manganese vs Low Carbon Manganese

    Hardness Comparison – 30-50% Longer Service Life

    • 100 additional Brinell points of hardness
    • 35% more carbon for more hardness
    • 85% less sulfur
    • 85% less fatigue cracks in service

    Composition – Titus Manganese vs. Low Carbon ManganeseCSPMn
    Titus Mn1.150.0030.01513.0
    Low Carbon Mn0.850.0200.01512.0

    30-50% Longer Service Life

    C S P
    Actual Shot blast Test (side by side) a) Angular Shot 0.133 0.100
    b) Spherical Shot 0.146 .100
    Our industry-leading manganese steel is available on plate, from Ultra-thin 4mm up to 2” and bar stock in flats, rounds, and squares.

    Technical & Mechanical Comparison Between Manganese, ENDURA, and AR 500

    OperationENDURAManganese (Manganal)AR 500

    Bending

    Minimum bending radius

    Rolling

    Minimum rolling

    r ≥ 6 t
    Perpendicular to Grain
    d ≥ 40 t
    r ≥ 5 t
    Perpendicular to Grain
    r ≥ 9 t
    Perpendicular to Grain Not Recommended
    Welding
    Ct combined thickness
    (Welding Energy: about 15 J/cm)
    No preheating
    Up to Ct = 50 mm (2”)
    Never preheat
    e < 20 kj/cm
    Preheating for every thickness
    Heat Cutting
    (oxygen cutting, plasma…)

    No preheating

    Up to Ct = 40 mm (1.6”)

    Cut underwater to reduce heat affected zone

    No preheating

    Cut underwater to reduce heat affected zone

    Preheating for every thickness

    Cut underwater to reduce heat affected zone

    Machining
    Drilling, Milling …
    Tungsten Carbide – Tools or high speed steel with tip in tungsten carbideTungsten Carbide – Tools or high speed steel with tip in tungsten carbideTungsten Carbide – Tools or high speed steel with tip in tungsten carbide
    Impact Resistance
    Toughness KCV at – 20C (-4 F)

    Guarantee: > 40 J/sq cm

    ( > 23.6 ft – lb)

    Typical Value: 55 J/ sq. cm

    (32 ft – lbs)

    Guarantee: > 40 J/sq cm

    ( > 23.6 ft – lb)

    Typical Value: 55 J/ sq. cm

    (32 ft – lbs)

    About 30 J/sq. cm.

    (18 ft – lbs)

    Wear Resistance
    (on an average)
    About 8 times longer than mild steelAbout 10 times longer than mild steel with impactAbout 5 times longer than mild steel

    For more detailed Technical Information on machining, bending, welding etc. please contact us.

    Manganese Steel Applications

    • Shot Blast Equipment Liners
    • Abrasive, Non-Magnetic Applications
    • Rail Bolster Plates
    • Magnetic Drum Liners
    • Crusher Liners
    • Crusher/Shredder Hammers & Hammer Build-Up
    • Stock Tubes
    • Crusher Breaker Plates & Bars
    • Shovel Bucket Pins
    • Jaw Crusher Build-Ups
    • Security Bars
    • Grizzly Bars