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Low Alloy Steel Supplier

Premium AISI 4140, 4130, 4340, and specialty low alloy steel grades. High-strength steel for demanding applications with worldwide delivery.

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Popular Low Alloy Steel Grades

Choose from our comprehensive selection of high-strength alloy steels

AISI 4140

High

Versatile chromium-molybdenum alloy steel with excellent strength and toughness

Properties:

Strength: High
Weldability: Good
Machinability: Good
Heat Treatment: Excellent

Applications:

  • Automotive parts
  • Machinery components
  • Oil & gas equipment
  • Tooling
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AISI 4130

Medium-High

Chromium-molybdenum steel with good weldability and moderate strength

Properties:

Strength: Medium-High
Weldability: Excellent
Machinability: Good
Heat Treatment: Good

Applications:

  • Aircraft tubing
  • Pressure vessels
  • Automotive chassis
  • Racing components
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AISI 4340

Very High

Nickel-chromium-molybdenum steel for high strength applications

Properties:

Strength: Very High
Weldability: Fair
Machinability: Fair
Heat Treatment: Excellent

Applications:

  • Aircraft landing gear
  • Heavy machinery
  • Crankshafts
  • High-stress components
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AISI 4145

High

Modified chromium-molybdenum steel with enhanced properties

Properties:

Strength: High
Weldability: Good
Machinability: Good
Heat Treatment: Excellent

Applications:

  • Downhole tools
  • Drill collars
  • Heavy equipment
  • Mining components
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AISI 8630

High

Nickel-chromium-molybdenum steel with good core strength

Properties:

Strength: High
Weldability: Good
Machinability: Good
Heat Treatment: Excellent

Applications:

  • Gears
  • Shafts
  • Automotive components
  • Machine parts
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F22 (2.25Cr-1Mo)

Medium

Low alloy steel for high-temperature pressure vessel service

Properties:

Strength: Medium
Weldability: Good
Machinability: Good
Heat Treatment: Good

Applications:

  • Pressure vessels
  • Boilers
  • Heat exchangers
  • Petrochemical equipment
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Why Choose Low Alloy Steel?

Superior performance characteristics for demanding applications

Enhanced Strength

Superior strength-to-weight ratio compared to carbon steel

Excellent Hardenability

Responds well to heat treatment for optimized properties

Temperature Resistance

Maintains properties at elevated temperatures

Good Machinability

Machines well in annealed condition

Versatile Applications

Suitable for wide range of industrial applications

Proven Performance

Extensively used in critical applications worldwide

Industry Applications

Low alloy steel solutions for critical industries worldwide

Oil & Gas

Critical components for upstream, midstream, and downstream operations

Applications:

  • Drill collars
  • Casing
  • Wellhead equipment
  • Pressure vessels

Recommended Grades:

41404145F224130
Key Benefits:Excellent strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance

Aerospace

High-performance components for aircraft and space applications

Applications:

  • Landing gear
  • Engine mounts
  • Structural components
  • Fasteners

Recommended Grades:

4340413086304140
Key Benefits:Superior strength, fatigue resistance, and reliability

Automotive

Durable components for high-performance vehicles and machinery

Applications:

  • Crankshafts
  • Connecting rods
  • Axles
  • Drive shafts

Recommended Grades:

4140434086304130
Key Benefits:Excellent hardenability and impact toughness

Power Generation

Reliable materials for power plants and energy infrastructure

Applications:

  • Turbine components
  • Boiler parts
  • Steam lines
  • Pressure vessels

Recommended Grades:

F22414043404145
Key Benefits:High-temperature strength and creep resistance

Heat Treatment Options

Optimize properties with professional heat treatment services

Annealed

Soft condition for machining and forming

Hardness:~200 HB
Best For:Machining, forming operations

Normalized

Uniform grain structure with moderate strength

Hardness:~225 HB
Best For:General engineering, welding prep

Quenched & Tempered

Optimized strength and toughness

Hardness:28-35 HRC typical
Best For:High-stress components, machinery parts

Stress Relieved

Reduced residual stresses

Hardness:As-received
Best For:Welded structures, machined parts

Low Alloy Steel FAQ

Where can I buy high-quality low alloy steel online?

HowcoPrime is a leading online supplier of premium low alloy steel including AISI 4140, 4130, 4145, 4340, 8630, and F22 grades. We supply low alloy steel in bars, tubes, plates, and custom shapes with worldwide shipping and mill test certificates.

What low alloy steel grades are available for immediate delivery?

We maintain large inventory of AISI 4140, 4130, 4145, 4340, 4330V, 8630, F22, and other low alloy grades. All grades are available for immediate shipping with full material certifications and heat treatment options.

What are low alloy steel prices and how to get quotes?

Low alloy steel prices vary by grade, heat treatment condition, quantity, and current steel market prices. Contact us for competitive quotes on 4140, 4130, 4340, and other alloy steels. We offer bulk pricing and volume discounts.

What forms and sizes of low alloy steel can I buy?

Our low alloy steel is available in round bars (0.25" to 20" diameter), flat bars, seamless tubes, plates, sheets, forgings, and custom machined components. We stock standard sizes and can supply custom dimensions.

How do I choose the right low alloy steel grade?

Selection depends on strength requirements, hardenability, and application. AISI 4140 offers good balance of strength and toughness, 4130 for weldable applications, 4340 for high strength requirements, and F22 for high-temperature service.

Do you provide heat treatment services for low alloy steel?

Yes, we provide complete heat treatment services including annealing, normalizing, quenching and tempering, stress relieving, and custom heat treatment cycles with full documentation and mechanical property certification.

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