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This section provides an overview for boron steel as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 14 boron steel manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked boron steel companies as of December, 2024: 1.BILSTEIN COLD ROLLED STEEL LP, 2.Foremost Alloy Steel Co., 3.Royal Ispat Udyog.
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Boron steel (B steel) is a type of carbon steel enhanced with boron and chromium. Boron, typically added in about 0.0008%, is effective in improving the steel's hardenability, while chromium is added in the range of 0.10 to 0.20%. This steel also includes adjustments of other elements such as copper and nickel. In alloy boron steel, the chromium content is higher.
Boron steel is commonly used in automotive parts, especially in bolts and nuts, and serves as a general-purpose alternative to alloy steel for applications where extreme strength isn't necessary. It is suitable for bolt strength classifications up to 10.9. The inclusion of boron allows for the omission of the heat treatment process in wire rod processing, simplifying manufacturing steps like cold forging.
Boron steel comes in various forms, including carbon boron steel, manganese boron steel, and alloy boron steel, as specified by the SAE (U.S.) standard. For instance, 1021B indicates boron steel with the 'B' signifying boron addition.
Different types of boron steel are used to eliminate or reduce heat treatment requirements in parts manufacturing. Examples include hardened boron steel for gear parts, bolt boron steel for bolts, and low-Mo tough boron steel for knuckle parts. High-strength, high-toughness boron steel is used in link applications. When used in high-strength bolts, it's important to choose a type designed for delayed fracture resistance to prevent brittle fracture from hydrogen embrittlement.
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JFE Steel America, Inc., a subsidiary of JFE Steel Corporation and established in 1994, is located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and is a manufacturer and supplier of flat-rolled steel products. Their product offerings include galvanized steel with a zinc coating for corrosion protection, cold-rolled steel with improved strength and smoother surface, hot-rolled steel used for beams, plates, and bars, stainless steel resistant to corrosion and high temperatures, and alloy steel with enhanced strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance. JFE Steel America's products find applications in diverse industries like construction, automotive, and manufacturing.
Fusehatu Kogyo Co., Ltd., founded in 1946 with headquarters in Higashiosaka City, Japan, is a manufacturer of springs and assemblies. The company's product line includes treated and straight-cut spring materials, custom-made springs, spring assemblies, and spring units (springs, plastics, and bolts). These products are primarily made to order, and custom products can be continually produced for clients with ongoing high-volume orders. The company serves many industries, including electronics manufacturing, appliance manufacturing, and vehicle suspension makers.
SANYO SPECIAL STEEL Co., Ltd. was founded in 1935 and is a manufacturer and supplier of various steel products based in Himeji, Hyogo, Japan. The company produces steel based products such as rolled steel, cut rings, bimetallic steel materials, metal powders, and steel bars. The products are used and applied in various industries such as automobiles, industrial machines, plants, and manufactures. The company has obtained ISO 14001 certification for environmental management system and enacted policies to reduce CO2 emissions from the business.
Royal Ispat Udyog was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Mandi Gobindgarh, India, as a manufacturer of mild steel flats. The company offers a range of quality products, including Flat Bars, Metal Scaffolding, and Alloy Steel Bars, and is devoted to providing dependable services to support these offerings. All the goods are fabricated using raw materials of superior quality and adhere to the standards set by the International Standards Organization (ISO), British Standards (BS), and other national and international regulatory bodies.
Foremost Alloy Steel Co., established in 1982 in Mumbai, India, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in metal alloy products such as stainless steel, aluminum and other metal products. The company’s range of products includes stainless steel products, titanium products, aluminum alloys phosphor bronze products, and many more. These products find applications in diverse industries including aerospace, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. The company collaborates with different brands including Jindal, SAIL, and Indalco. The company serves clients locally and internationally.
Aichi Steel Corporation, established in Tokai, Aichi, in 1934, is a manufacturer engaged in special steels and materials for the Toyota Group. The company's product range includes Steel Bars and Rods, Structural Steel,Steel Pipes and Tubes. The company also manufactures materials other than steel, such as stainless steel, titanium and magnetic materials. In 2011 the company developed a magnet production technology using MAGFINE powder with 30% less alloy and established the Silicon Valley Office in the USA.
SSAB, established in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1878 is a manufacturer of steel products used in industries such as Construction and Infrastructure, Automotive and Transportation and Oil and Gas. Their product portfolio includes Steel Pipes and Tubes, Steel Sheets and plates used in fabrication and automotive industries, steel coils used in the manufacturing of electrical appliances, and structural steel used for building construction and infrastructure projects. The company also manufactures fossil-free steel which replaces coal in the iron ore reduction process with hydrogen resulting in removal of the fossil carbon emissions.
Nippon Steel Corporation is based in Tokyo, Japan, and is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of steel production materials and steel products established in 1970 following the merger of Yawata Iron & Steel and Fuji Iron & Steel. The company produces steel parts for industrial projects, flat or wire steel products, and steel plates. It also offers chemicals used for metal treatment, including carbon materials, coal tar, and coke. The company also provides plant construction and engineering services for its clients in the energy distribution, shipbuilding, and railway sectors.
thyssenkrupp Steel has been a manucaturer of steel goods and carbon flat steel in Duisburg, Germany, since 1891. The goods include hot strips, electrical steel, sheets and strips with organic coatings, precision strips, and packaging steel. Products cut to length, composite materials, and byproducts, including pickling media, refractory material, blast furnace slag, and recyclable coking plants, are offered. The products are employed in building, transportation, machinery, energy, and appliances. The business provides services, including chemical laboratories for analytical purposes and application technology
Gnee Steel Group was founded in 2008 and headquartered in Henan, China, as a steel plate, coil, profile, outdoor landscape design, and processing supplier. Gnee is emerging as an international steel supply chain corporation in the central plains region of China, characterized by a well-defined framework, an integrated governance structure, a solid managerial foundation, ample financial resources, and a highly skilled workforce. The utilization of rust technology has garnered recognition from numerous projects, hence establishing GNEE as a known corporation in the Asian region.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SSAB |
17.1%
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| 2 | BILSTEIN COLD ROLLED STEEL LP |
13.3%
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| 3 | Foremost Alloy Steel Co. |
12.2%
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| 4 | Royal Ispat Udyog |
9.4%
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| 5 | Bhawani Industries Private Limited |
8.8%
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| 6 | thyssenkrupp Steel |
8.3%
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| 7 | Champak Industrie |
6.1%
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| 8 | JFE Steel America, Inc. |
6.1%
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| 9 | SANYO SPECIAL STEEL Co., Ltd. |
4.4%
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| 10 | Aichi Steel Corporation |
4.4%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the boron steel page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
India
|
4 | 33.3% |
|
Japan
|
3 | 25.0% |
|
United States of America
|
2 | 16.7% |
|
Sweden
|
1 | 8.3% |
Germany
|
1 | 8.3% |
|
China
|
1 | 8.3% |
