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API 610 material 12% chrome steel for shafts

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adula29

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Jul 10, 2009
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Hello,
I have a question. API610 table H.2 for materials recommended for 12%Cr, do not use on hardened shafts (above 302 HB). (material groups 1.4021, 1.4005, 1.4005)
In many applications we have seen this type of material used for the shaft, why doesn't API allow it?
 
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