High Hardness Bearing Steel Tubes 100cr6 Gcr15 Suj2 52100 Precision Bearing Sleeve

Product Description

Product Description

As the core component for industrial equipment "joints", our bearing tubes leverage China's advanced metallurgy and precision processing, delivering high strength, accuracy, and stability for global clients.

Premium Material Foundation

Crafted from 20Cr, GCr15 and other high-quality alloy steels (specialized for bearings), they undergo strict composition testing (C, Si, Mn content compliance). Dual smelting (electric arc furnace + refining furnace) reduces inclusions, enhancing density to avoid cracks, ideal for high-speed and heavy-load conditions.

Micron-Level Precision

Through "hot rolling sizing → cold drawing → bright annealing", outer diameter tolerance is ±0.05mm, wall thickness tolerance ±0.1mm, and inner hole roughness Ra≤0.8μm. Laser diameter gauges and ultrasonic testing ensure no unevenness, ready for direct bearing ring processing (saves cost).

Versatile Specifications

• Regular: Outer diameter 25-180mm, wall thickness 3.5-20mm (black/bright surface).

• Custom: Outer diameter 5-426mm, wall thickness 0.4-100mm (fits butterfly valve bearing seats, precision parts).

Suitable for motors, machine tools, engine

Chemical Composition (%)

Material	C	Si	Mn	S	Cr	Ni	Cu	Mo
ASTM 52100 GBGCr15	0.95-1.05	0.15-0.35	0.25-0.45	0.025	1.3-1.65	0.3	0.3	0.4-0.55
ASTM 4118 GBGCr15SiMn	0.95-1.05	0.4-0.65	0.9-1.2	0.025	1.3-1.65	0.3	0.3	0.15-0.25
ASTM A485-3 GBGCr15SiMoV	0.95-1.05	0.4-0.65	0.4-0.7	0.035	3.8-4.4	0.3	0.3	0.15-0.25
ASTM T1 GB W18Cr4V	0.7-0.8	0.17-0.37	0.4-0.7	0.035	0.8-1.1	0.3	0.3	0.3
ASTM 100CrMo7 GBGCr18Mo	0.95-1.05	0.17-0.37	0.25-0.45	0.035	1.65-1.95	0.3	0.3	0.15-0.35
ASTM 8620H GBG20CrNiMoA	0.17-0.23	0.15-0.35	0.6-0.9	0.04	0.4-0.65	0.35	0.35	0.15-0.25

Mechanical property

Material	Diameter of sample d mm	Heat treatment or condition.	Tensile strength σb Mpa	Point of yield σs Mpa	Ratio of elongation δ %	Reduction of section ψ %	hardness HBW	Shock absorption energy KV2 J
ASTM 52100 GBGCr15	d=30	Quenching + tempering	≥1600	≥1400	≥22	≥60	≤65	≥20
ASTM 4118 GBGCr15SiMn	d=15	Quenching + tempering	≥1800	≥1500	≥12	≥50	≤65	≥25
ASTM A485-3 GBGCr15SiMoV	d=25	Quenching + tempering	≥1800	≥1650	≥12	≥50	≤66	≥22
ASTM T1 GB W18Cr4V	d=25	Quenching + tempering	≥1450	≥1100	≥12	≥45	≤65	≥20
ASTM 8620H GBG20CrNiMoA	d=25	Quenching + tempering	≥1100	≥850	≥12	≥45	≤63	≥40

Heat treatment process

Precision Heat Treatment

• Bright Annealing: After cold drawing, tubes go through protective atmosphere annealing (using nitrogen/hydrogen mixture) to eliminate internal stress, soften material (Hardness ≤ HB187) for easy processing, and keep surfaces bright (no oxidation).
• Quenching & Tempering: For high-wear scenarios, tubes undergo oil quenching (850-880ºC) + tempering (150-200ºC), forming fine martensite structure. This enhances surface hardness (HRC58-62) and wear resistance, while maintaining core toughness to avoid brittle fracture.

Auxiliary Quality Processes

• Pickling & Passivation: Before packaging, tubes are pickled with dilute acid to remove surface oxides, then passivated to form a protective film (anti-rust period up to 6 months) - critical for long-term storage and ocean shipping.
• Hydrostatic Testing: Random samples undergo 1.5x working pressure hydrostatic tests (30-50MPa) to check leak tightness, ensuring no hidden cracks in walls, suitable for high-pressure application scenarios.

 

All processes follow ISO standards, with real-time temperature/pressure monitoring (traceable records) to guarantee consistent quality across every batch.

Product specification

The conventional OD of the bearing tube is 25-180mm, and the wall thickness is 3.5-20mm

• ISO 683-17 (ISO):The global authority for bearing steel. It specifies chemical compositions (e.g., GCr15: C 0.95%-1.05%, Cr 1.30%-1.65%), smelting methods (electric/converter furnace + secondary refining for purity), and mechanical properties (tensile strength ≥1080MPa, elongation ≥10%). Non-metallic inclusions (e.g., sulfides, oxides) must be ≤ Grade 2.0 to prevent cracking.
• ASTM A295 (ASTM):For high-carbon chromium bearing steel tubes. It focuses on dimensional tolerances (OD ±0.03mm, wall thickness ±0.05mm), surface quality (no cracks, scars), and non-destructive testing (ultrasonic testing for internal defects, sensitivity ≥Φ2.0mm flat-bottom hole), suitable for North American markets.

product application

Bearing steel tubes, valued for high precision and wear resistance, are vital across key industries:

1. Industrial Machinery

They make inner/outer bearing rings for motor spindles and CNC machine tools. Precision tubes (OD tolerance ±0.05mm, Ra ≤0.8μm) enable stable high-speed rotation (10,000+ rpm), reducing vibration and boosting machining accuracy. For chemical pumps, alloy tubes (e.g., 20CrMnTi) with HRC 58-62 hardness resist harsh fluids.

2. Automotive Sector

In EVs and traditional cars, they produce drivetrain, wheel hub, and engine auxiliary bearings. Cold-rolled tubes minimize friction (enhancing EV efficiency) and handle -40ºC~150ºC heat cycles via tight wall tolerance (±0.1mm).

3. Heavy Machinery

Thick-walled tubes (15-30mm) serve excavator boom joints and TBM parts. Quenched-tempered structures withstand 500kN loads and shocks, while passivated surfaces prevent rust in dusty environments.

Custom specs (OD 5-426mm, wall 0.4-100mm) meet diverse needs.

 

FAQ

Q1:who are we?
A:We are based in Shandong, China, start from 2022,sell to North America(60.00%),Western Europe(14.00%),South America(6.00%).There are total about 11-50 people in our office.

Q2:What is a seamless steel pipe?
A:Seamless steel pipes are perforated from whole round steel, and steel pipes without welds on the surface are called seamless steel pipes.,

Q3:What is the difference between ERW and seamless steel pipe?
A:Seamless pipe is manufactured by extruding the metal to the desired length; therefore ERW pipe have a welded joint in its cross-section, while seamless pipe does not have any joint in its cross-section through-out its length.,

Q4:What is seamless steel pipe used for?
A:Seamless steel pipe is regularly used in the transportation of fluids such as water, natural gas, waste and air. 

Q5.what services can we provide?
A:Accepted Delivery Terms: FOB,CFR,CIF,EXW;
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Q6.Can we get the some samples?Any charges?
A:Yes,you can get available samples in our stock.Free for real samples,but customers need to pay the freight cost.

Q7.How can we get your price ?
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