Special profiles

SKF Spherical Roller Bearings for Continuous Casting Reliable Performance in Extreme Conditions SKF’s application-specific spherical roller bearings are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of continuous casting operations in the steel industry. Designed for high reliability, these bearings offer exceptional resistance to wear, contamination, and misalignment—ensuring longer service life and reduced maintenance. Key Benefits High load-carrying capacity for both radial and axial loads Self-aligning design accommodates shaft misalignment without compromising performance Enhanced sealing solutions protect against water ingress and grease washout Optimised internal geometry for reduced friction and improved lubrication flow Robust materials and heat treatment for superior durability in high-temperature environments SKF spherical roller bearings help minimise unplanned downtime and extend maintenance intervals, contributing to improved productivity and cost efficiency in continuous casting lines. Whether you're upgrading existing equipment or designing new installations, SKF offers tailored bearing solutions backed by decades of experience in the metals industry.

Square bars - hot rolled

300 SERIES | Engineered for Precision | Corrosion Resistant | Industrial Grade

Excellent corrosion resistance, polishability and hardness for moulds operating in aggressive environments. Main Grades 1.4125 • 1.4112 • 1.4057 • 1.4542 • 1.4528 • 1.4841

We only stock premium quality materials from the most leading and reputable European mills. Rest assured, all plate materials are fully certified and come with full traceability reports and mill test certificates, available as standard. Our extensive stock range boasts over 6,000 tonnes of various Stainless Steel grades in thicknesses ranging from 0.5mm – 150mm, and we are confident in supplying and meeting the requirements for a wide array of industries.

Stainless Steel Stock Holders and Precision Grinders

The Knight Group supplies a broad range of stainless steel and titanium alloys through our precision strip, wire and foil service centres, supporting applications where corrosion resistance, strength and formability are critical. Our stainless steel and titanium capability supports customers through: • Supply of over 40 grades of stainless steel across multiple alloy families • Titanium alloys supplied for lightweight, high-strength and corrosion-resistant applications • Availability in coil, foil, sheet and wire forms • Precision processing to support a wide range of applications These materials are widely used where: • Excellent corrosion resistance and mechanical performance are required • Complex forming and fabrication processes are involved • Performance must be maintained across high- and low-temperature environments Stainless steel and titanium materials are supported across our strip, wire and foil service centres, enabling machine-ready supply and reliable production continuity.

Marcegaglia Stainless Sheffield has a wide range of standard bar that are suitable for general machining. We are known for delivery reliability, competitive lead times and technical support, which are the cornerstones of our customer promise. Key benefits • European melt, integrated production • Low carbon footprint • Consistent products • Good overall cost of quality • Easy to do business with COLD FINISHED BAR The cold drawing process improves the mechanical strength and dimensional tolerances. It is achieved by cold deforming a hot rolled product using a die, resulting in a slight area reduction. Marcegaglia Sheffield Bar Stock offers cold drawn products in round, square and hexagonal shape in 3 – 6 meters lenghts with a bundle weight of around half a tonne. PEELED BAR Hot rolled bars have generally small surface imperfections after hot rolling, that are formed during the cooling process. Metal oxide layers can also build up over time. Peeling process removes imperfections as well as produces smooth surface and glossy visual appearance for the bars. These properties are required in the end-customer’s further processing. HOT ROLLED BAR The hot rolled product has a slightly higher elongation compared to a cold drawn product. Marcegaglia Sheffield Bar Stock offers two different surface conditions; peeled or hot rolled in round bars from stock to meet your requirements. Length are approximately 3 – 6 m round bars from stock and bundle weight is depending on size, varying between 0.5 to 2.2 tonnes.

After first transformation, within its controlled value chain, Marcegaglia Specialties develops a huge range of the stainless steel flat products. The production program of Marcegaglia Specialties stainless steel hot-rolled and cold-rolled coils, strips, sheets covers a wide range of applications, guaranteeing specific suitability for subsequent processing. Within its integrated strategy of expansion, Marcegaglia has added – within the Gazoldo degli Ippoliti plant – the manufacturing of stainless steel coils and sheets 1D and 2B finish to its range of austenitic and ferritic stainless steel products. The fabrication process is carried out according to two main manufacturing standards: EN 10088-4 for structural, building and construction applications with CE marking and EN 10028-7 for all pressure purposes applications, certified TÜV AD 2000-W2 for pressure equipment and AD 2000-W10 for low temperature pressure equipment. Marcegaglia stainless steel coils and plates typical application sectors include: - building and construction - food and beverage - automotive - mechanical applications guaranteeing dedicated properties for each sector, as well as versatility and price optimization. Beside the stainless steel coils, plates, strips and flat bars fabrication, the brand-new cut-to-length line in Gazoldo degli Ippoliti plant can work both hot rolled and cold rolled materials with optional polishing (220-240-320 grit), scotch brite brushing, and the possibility of protection with paper or laser film on each sheet. The unique mix of service, high flexibility, quick response and stock availability of standard sizes make Marcegaglia the partner of choice for stainless flat steel supply.

Marcegaglia Fagersta Stainless, located in Sweden, is focused in producing stainless steel wire rod and wire. Fagersta Stainless has a history that started in the 16th century, and was established in current form in 1984. Wire rod production started 1884, and it was probably the first mill in the world to roll stainless wire rod in 1921. Fagersta Stainless is specialised in thinner dimensions of wire rod and drawn wire. Key customers are producing welding wire, spring wire, cold-heading products and wheel spokes. Fagersta has become successful in some niche areas where the properties of the wire and wire rod are developed exclusively for certain applications. With long-term customer relationships, together with some of the leading actors, we develop our products with high quality according to customer requirements. We have high capacity and highly trained commercial and technical staff to support the market. Our products are sold worldwide directly from Sweden or via a network of representatives. Our goal is to be recognized in the market as the most responsive specialist rod supplier with industry-leading customer service backed by a flexible, high quality manufacturing program.

From a single sheet to a 1000 tonne contract, we have the UK's largest capacity for dull and satin polishing of stainless steel sheet