Chrome-Moly Alloy Steel and Martensitic Wear Steel

For SAG, AG, ball and rod mill liner systems and selected impact crusher parts under moderate impact. Material families and parts are matched to the application; the grade and properties depend on drawings, operating conditions, section thickness and heat treatment records.

Material Families and Part Locations

An alloy steel system selected for impact, wear and section thickness

Alloying and heat treatment give chrome-moly steel good hardenability, helping to achieve a consistent microstructure and hardness profile in thick castings. Martensitic wear steel places greater emphasis on high hardness and wear resistance under controlled impact. Both may suit some of the same parts, but their grades, hardness requirements and heat treatments are not interchangeable.

Main Part Applications

Liners at different positions in the same mill face different conditions. Review the role of each candidate material in the liner system before checking drawings, part numbers and grades.

01 · SAG / AG MILL

SAG and AG Mill Liner Systems

Part
Shell liners, lifters, feed and discharge end liners, discharge grates, discharge cones and pulp lifters.
Required Properties
Maintain toughness under grinding ball and large ore impacts while resisting abrasion, slurry erosion and cyclic loads.

Check mill diameter, speed, ball charge, ore size, installation position and maximum casting section.

02 · BALL / ROD MILL

Ball and Rod Mill Liner Systems

Part
Shell liners, end liners, lifter plates and bars, and feed and discharge end liners.
Required Properties
Consistent wear resistance, fatigue resistance and sufficient impact strength during continuous grinding, with control of heat treatment variations caused by changes in section thickness.

A material used for SAG liners is not automatically a substitute: grinding media, speed, geometry and impact levels differ.

03 · IMPACT CRUSHER

Selected Impact Crusher Wear Parts

Part
Blow bars, impact liners and local wear protection parts operating under moderate impact.
Required Properties
A martensitic microstructure provides wear resistance while retaining the fracture resistance required for high-speed impact and bending loads.

Large feed, tramp metal and severe impact require a separate assessment; martensitic steel is not a universal choice for blow bars.

Installation Position, Properties and Material Selection

Use this table to prepare an inquiry so engineers can assess candidate material families and manufacturing methods.

Installation Position / PartMain Loads and Failure ModesRequired Material PropertiesRequired Information
Shell Liners and LiftersGrinding ball and ore impacts, sliding and rolling wear, and cyclic bending.Hardenability through thick sections, impact resistance, consistent wear resistance and casting integrity.Liner drawings, section thickness, hole positions, lifter angle, mill conditions and failure photographs.
Feed and Discharge End LinersOre impact, slurry erosion, edge wear and installation stresses.Toughness, erosion resistance, crack resistance around holes and uniform heat treatment.Installation drawings, feed and discharge direction, thickness, fastening method and current material.
Discharge GrateSlurry erosion, slot wear, bending and local stress concentrations.A balance of wear and fracture resistance, with a stable microstructure around slots and section transitions.Slot width, open area, minimum section thickness, support arrangement and blockage or fracture records.
Pulp Lifters and Discharge ConesHigh-velocity slurry erosion, particle wear, and fatigue at bolt holes and connections.Erosion resistance, toughness around holes, dimensional stability and maintainability.Flow direction, solids concentration, speed, connection dimensions and wear distribution.
Impact Crusher Blow Bars / Impact LinersHigh-speed impact, bending, abrasion and tramp metal risk.Martensitic wear resistance combined with toughness for controlled impact conditions.Feed size, material hardness, rotor speed, tramp metal history and mounting arrangement.

Manufacturing and Quality Control

The same alloy name does not ensure the same finished properties. Acceptance must cover the combined effects of material, heat treatment, defect control and dimensions.

Material and Heat Identification

Check drawings, technical specifications, heat chemistry and material traceability; a marketing name does not replace an engineering grade.

Heat Treatment Records

Record austenitising, quenching and tempering. For thick sections, focus on cooling capability and microstructural uniformity.

Properties and Defects

Check hardness distribution, mechanical properties, microstructure and UT/MT as agreed; define inspection coverage according to part risk.

Dimensions and Assembly

Check profile, hole spacing, contact surfaces, weight and templates. Liner systems also require checks of adjacent parts and installation clearances.

Follow the equipment and part links to check known OEM drawing numbers, spare part numbers, applicable models and inquiry requirements.

Other Alloy Steel Applications: Gears, pinions, girth gears, main shafts, sprockets and fasteners may also use alloy steel, but their primary role is load carrying or power transmission. Select these materials separately for load, fatigue, carburising or quenching and tempering, and fit requirements, rather than treating them as chrome-moly mill liner applications.

Send the part location and failure details for material selection

Please provide the equipment model, part number or drawing, installation position, current material, maximum section thickness, handled material, failure photographs, quantity and target service life.

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