Powder Metal & Additives

Ancorsteel™ 1000 is the workhorse of our atomized powders, serving as the base material for more PM components than any other atomized powder. It features low levels of carbon and oxygen, ensuring good compressibility and reliable sintering performance. This powder conforms to MPIF Standard 35 for F-0000 and is also available with guaranteed low levels of inclusions for powder forging (PF) applications, providing superior consistency and strength.

Ancorsteel™ 1000B is the second generation of atomized high-compressibility iron powders, offering greater compressibility than Ancorsteel™ 1000 due to its high purity. This unique combination of purity, compressibility, and green strength makes it ideal for high-strength, high-density, multi-level structural components. It provides exceptional performance in powder metallurgy applications where precision and mechanical integrity are critical. This material conforms to MPIF Standard 35 for F-0000, ensuring industry compliance and reliability.

Ancorsteel™ 1000C is the highest compressibility iron powder available, enabling green density compacts exceeding 7.1 g/cm³ at 550 MPa. This allows for outstanding sintered properties while extending the working range of your compaction press. With low oxygen and nitrogen levels, it is also widely used in electromagnetic applications, where purity and performance are essential. This powder conforms to MPIF Standard 35 for F-0000 and FF-0000, ensuring compliance with industry specifications.

Ancorsteel™ AMH is a low apparent density water-atomized powder designed for structural applications. Its spongy particle morphology provides superior green strength compared to other atomized powders, while still maintaining good compressibility. This unique combination makes it ideal for applications requiring high green strength and reliable compaction performance, ensuring excellent structural integrity in sintered components.

Ancorsteel™ 30HP is a water-atomized, prealloyed low-alloy steel powder designed for high-performance applications. The 0.30 weight % molybdenum addition provides moderate hardenability, making it well-suited for heat-treated applications requiring enhanced strength and wear resistance. Its balanced composition ensures excellent mechanical properties and durability in demanding structural components. This material conforms to MPIF Standard 35 for FL-390X, ensuring reliability and industry compliance.

Ancorsteel™ 85HP is a water-atomized, prealloyed low-alloy steel powder engineered for high-performance applications. With a 0.85 weight % molybdenum addition, it offers exceptionally high compressibility and responds well to heat treatment, ensuring superior strength and durability. Ancorsteel™ 85HP also serves as an excellent base powder for a wide range of hybrid alloy systems, providing flexibility in material design. This material conforms to MPIF Standard 35 for FL-440X, ensuring industry compliance and consistency in demanding applications.

Ancorsteel™ 150HP is a water-atomized, prealloyed low-alloy steel powder developed for high-performance applications. With a 1.50 weight % molybdenum addition, it offers good compressibility while providing excellent response to both heat treatment and sinter-hardening, making it a versatile choice for demanding structural applications. This powder ensures superior mechanical properties, wear resistance, and durability for sintered components. Ancorsteel™ 150HP conforms to MPIF Standard 35 for FL-4905, guaranteeing industry compliance and reliable performance.

Ancorsteel™ 721SH is a water-atomized, prealloyed steel powder specifically designed for sinter-hardening applications. It serves as a complement to Ancorsteel™ 737SH, featuring slightly lower levels of molybdenum and nickel while maintaining good compressibility and stable dimensional change. This balance makes it the powder of choice for small to medium-sized sinter-hardened parts, offering a cost-effective solution without compromising strength or durability. Its composition ensures consistent mechanical properties, making it ideal for precision components requiring enhanced wear resistance and hardness.

Ancorsteel™ 737SH is a water-atomized, prealloyed steel powder engineered for sinter-hardening across a range of part sizes. It features excellent hardenability, ensuring superior mechanical properties while maintaining good compressibility, particularly at higher compaction pressures. This unique combination optimizes both static and dynamic strength, making it an ideal choice for high-performance structural components. Its balanced properties allow for enhanced durability, wear resistance, and stability, distinguishing it as a versatile and reliable material for sintered applications.