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Leverwood manufactures its blades from some of the world's finest quality materials for proven maximum durability and performance. Blades may be produced from any of the following materials:
- High Performance Stainless Steels (300 and 400 series) - Used where strength, hardness and wear resistance must be combined with corrosion resistance. Hardness attainable up to Rc 60.
- Tool Steels (A-2, D-2, S-7, O-1 and more) - Longer Life, Abrasive Resistant, Shock Resistant. Ability to achieve high hardness levels.
- High Carbon/Spring Steels (1095, 1075) - Economical, pliable and resilient, high yield strength. Pre-hardened thicknesses available up to .062” in stock ready for immediate processing.
- High Speed Steels (M-2, M-4) - Extremely tough, Withstands higher temperatures, Extremely Wear Resistant. Heat Treatable to Rc 60 and Higher
- Powdered Metals (CPM 10V, CPM M4) - Exceptional wear resistance and good toughness make it an excellent candidate to replace carbide and other highly wear resistant materials where cost effectiveness can be demonstrated
Leverwood also offers a wide variety of metal treatments, plating, and coatings to further enhance the performance of its products. Some of the offerings include:
- Teflon Coatings (Food and Commercial Grades) - Non-Stick, Non-Wetting, and Low Coefficient of Friction.
- Nedox - Protects Against Wear, Friction, Corrosion, Sticking and Galling. Good release properties at high temperatures.
- Titanium Nitride (TiN) and other PVD products - Non-toxic Coating, Increases surface hardness and lubricity.
- Heat Treatment - Increases hardness and tool life.
- Chrome Plating - Provides corrosion resistance, eases cleaning procedures, and increases surface hardness.
- Cryogenic Treatment - Stabilizes material, reduces wear and increases tool life.
To discover how Leverwood Knife can help maximize your production, please contact a Leverwood professional to discuss your specific material and coating requirements.
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