日本製鋼所M&E List of Products and Services

The base material for rolled clad steel plates is not only carbon steel. Our company is also capable of producing clad steel plates with special combinations such as stainless steel + nickel-based alloys. For example, combinations like SUS304 + NCF600 and SUS310S + NW0276 are available. Clad steel plates with such combinations are often used in equipment that requires both heat resistance and corrosion resistance, such as powder sintering kilns, drying dryers, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and industrial furnaces. **Advantages of Stainless Steel + High Alloy Steel Clad Steel Plates** - **Economy:** By reducing the amount of expensive nickel-based alloy used and using stainless steel as the base material, we can lower material costs compared to steel plates made solely from nickel-based alloys. This contributes to cost reduction. - **Improved Steel Plate Strength:** If there are concerns about the strength of nickel-based alloy steel, using materials like stainless steel for the base can enhance material strength, ensuring the safety of the equipment. - **Wide Width Capability:** It can be difficult to obtain wide steel plates with alloy steel alone. In our case, we can produce wide steel plates through rolling, accommodating widths of up to approximately 3.5 meters. As a result, we can reduce the number of welding seams in the equipment.

• Special Steel

The base material for rolled clad steel plates is not just carbon steel. Our company is also capable of producing clad steel plates with combinations such as stainless steel + nickel-based alloys. For example, combinations like SUS304 + NCF600 and SUS310S + NW0276, NW6022 can be made. Such clad steel plates are often used in equipment that requires both heat resistance and corrosion resistance, such as kilns for sintering powders, dryers for drying, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. **Advantages of Stainless Steel + Nickel-Based Alloy Clad Steel Plates** - **Cost-effectiveness:** By reducing the amount of expensive nickel-based alloy used and making the base material stainless steel, we can achieve lower costs compared to steel plates made solely from nickel-based alloys. - **Improved Steel Plate Strength:** If there are concerns about the strength of nickel-based alloy steel, using materials like stainless steel for the base can enhance material strength. - **Wide Width Capability:** It can be difficult to obtain wide steel plates made solely from nickel-based alloy steel. In our case, we can produce wide steel plates through rolling, with product widths generally available up to about 3.5 meters. Using wider steel plates can reduce the number of weld seams in equipment.

• Special Steel

SUS420J2 is a type of stainless steel known for its hardness and excellent wear resistance. We have recently acquired stock of stainless forged steel material SUS420J2, which we will be selling for a limited time! - Sales will end once the stock is depleted, so please consider this opportunity. (Our company typically operates on a made-to-order basis.) - For details about the stock material, please check the specifications and specifications information below. - If you are considering a purchase, please contact us through the inquiry form on our company website linked below. - We will provide those who inquire with materials and estimates related to the stock material. In addition to this stock material, our company also manufactures forged steel materials in large sizes that are difficult for other companies to produce, utilizing our unique technology. We can accommodate your desired material and dimensions, so please feel free to contact us for a quote. If you would like, please also visit our company website. https://www.jsw-me.com/

• Special Steel
• stainless

One of our strengths is our ability to handle extremely thick steel plates exceeding 200mm, even from a single piece. Generally, we ensure a rolling ratio of 3 or more for steel plates, but this time we have compiled data for the case of a rolling ratio of 2, specifically for a steel plate of 200mm thickness made from ASME SA516 Gr.70.

• Steel

【VMCX Steel】 Our developed material VMCX (NiCrMoV steel) ensures uniform hardness even in the center of large materials due to its high hardenability, making it suitable for extremely thick products over 1,000mm, such as molds for giga casting (main molds). Additionally, its excellent strength and toughness allow for thinner and smaller molds, while also promising a longer lifespan. As a pre-hardened steel that does not require tempering heat treatment after machining, it is expected to reduce mold manufacturing costs. 【Improved P20 Steel】 Improved P20 steel has better internal homogeneity and machinability than P20 steel due to unique compositional enhancements, and it has a long history of being manufactured and supplied as a material for plastic molding molds since the 1980s. There is very little hardness reduction in the center of extremely thick products, and it can be produced up to a maximum weight of 23 tons and a thickness of 1,000mm. As a pre-hardened steel that does not require tempering heat treatment after machining, it is also expected to reduce mold manufacturing costs. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Special Steel

In addition to our main product, clad steel plates, we have officially started the manufacturing and sales of carbon steel and low-alloy steel thick plates from autumn 2023. While stocking extremely thick metal slabs (with plate thicknesses primarily between 250-450mm, and a maximum of 500-600mm), we utilize our four-high reversible wide plate rolling mill to re-roll these slabs, ensuring that we meet customer requirements for plate thickness, width, length, mechanical properties, internal quality, and more, providing consistent quality control and assurance. Additionally, we are advancing research and development of ultra-thick high-strength steel plates exceeding 200mm in thickness, aiming for market launch in the latter half of fiscal year 2024. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us. 【Other Initiatives Beyond Thick Plates】 ■ Manufacturing and sales of our main product, clad steel plates. ■ Contract rolling of supplied materials (carbon steel, low/high alloy steel, non-ferrous metals, etc.). ■ Various contract services including heat treatment (we possess large batch-type heating and heat treatment furnaces, along with rapid cooling water tanks), cutting, polishing, non-destructive testing, dimensional inspection, mechanical testing, corrosion testing, and more.

• Steel

The base material for rolled clad steel plates is not only carbon steel. Our company is also capable of producing clad steel plates with special combinations such as stainless steel + high alloy. For example, there are combinations like SUS304 + NCF625 and SUS310S + NW2201, which involve stainless steel and nickel-based alloys. Clad steel plates with such combinations are often used in equipment that requires both heat resistance and corrosion resistance, such as kilns for powder sintering and dryers for drying. **Advantages of Clad Steel Plates with Stainless Steel + High Alloy Steel** - **Economy**: By reducing the amount of relatively expensive high alloy steel and using stainless steel as the base material, we can lower material costs compared to steel plates made solely of high alloy steel. - **Improved Steel Plate Strength**: If there are concerns about the strength of high alloy steel, using materials like stainless steel for the base can enhance material strength. - **Wide Width Capability**: It can be difficult to obtain wide steel plates made solely of high alloy steel. In our case, we can produce wide steel plates due to the rolling process, with our product widths generally accommodating up to 3.5 meters. Using wide steel plates can reduce the number of weld seams in equipment.

• Other metal materials

The steel pressure vessel for high-pressure hydrogen gas is a storage pressure container that can safely store hydrogen, which is attracting attention for achieving carbon neutrality, even under high pressure. Our company has over 60 years of experience in the design and manufacturing of pressure vessels used in high-pressure hydrogen environments, such as those for petroleum refining, and ultra-high-pressure pressure vessels for low-density polyethylene production. Based on our long-standing knowledge regarding these pressure vessels, we will contribute to society's efforts toward carbon neutrality by proposing highly safe pressure vessels designed and manufactured with this expertise. 【Features】 - Materials evaluated and confirmed for safety using our own high-pressure hydrogen gas testing equipment - Reliable hydrogen gas storage vessels designed using actual measurement data from high-pressure hydrogen gas - Capable of manufacturing pressure vessels compliant with the High-Pressure Gas Safety Act and ASME Sec. VIII Div. 3 - Design and manufacturing are possible with capacities and pressures tailored to customer usage conditions (We can also manufacture large-capacity storage vessels of over 450L for large hydrogen stations such as buses and trucks.) *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Other physicochemical equipment

We are also engaged in products and services other than our main product, clad steel plates, in the field of steel products. For example, our commissioned rolling services utilizing large rolling mills can handle material rolling of over 600mm in thickness, regardless of the material type. As for finished products, we can handle weights exceeding 15 tons, widths over 4 meters, and lengths over 12 meters, while carefully considering the balance of thickness, width, and length. We also possess batch-type large heating and heat treatment furnaces for commissioned heat treatment, along with rapid cooling water tanks, allowing us to handle a wide range of dimensions. In addition to rolling and heat treatment, we can also accommodate cutting, polishing, various inspections and tests, providing a consistent environment for quality control and assurance. 【Main Features】 ■ Commissioned Rolling: 　＞ Material rolling over 600mm in thickness 　＞ As finished products, depending on the balance of thickness, width, and length, 　　we can handle weights exceeding 15 tons, lengths over 12 meters, and widths over 4 meters ■ Commissioned Heat Treatment: 　＞ Possession of batch-type large heating and heat treatment furnaces, with rapid cooling water tanks ■ Others: 　＞ Consistent support for cutting, polishing, non-destructive testing, dimensional inspection, mechanical testing, corrosion testing, etc. ■ Minimum Order Lot: 　＞ No restrictions, available from a single piece

• Contract manufacturing

Are you still using solid stainless steel or high alloy materials? How about switching to clad steel plates? Our staff will provide full support even for customers using clad steel plates for the first time! ~Our clad steel plates have excellent workability! We have extensive experience in accommodating a wide variety of combinations!~ 【Main Features】 - Clad steel plates are composite steel plates that bond expensive alloys to carbon steel/low alloy steel. - They possess various features not found in single steel plates and are functional materials with excellent cost-effectiveness. - They are used in a wide range of fields, primarily in oil and gas, as well as in marine development, power, environment, infrastructure, chemicals, and food sectors. - Cost reduction in materials, ensuring corrosion resistance and strength.

• Other metal materials

We provide maintenance and preservation services for pressure vessels used in petroleum refining and petrochemical plants, utilizing the knowledge and technology accumulated over many years in the manufacturing of various pressure vessels. With 60 years of experience in manufacturing pressure vessels for petroleum refining and 50 years of providing maintenance and preservation services, we have a proven track record in manufacturing, repair, modification, and inspection of equipment that meets various domestic and international standards, not only in Japan but also in countries around the world. 【Features of Maintenance and Preservation Services】 ◆ Compliance with various domestic/international standards ◆ On-site inspection and consulting ◆ On-site and factory machining and repair welding ◆ Stress analysis, strength calculations, redesign 【Are you facing these issues?】 ◆ Defects or corrosion have been detected, but appropriate measures are unclear 　→ We propose suitable treatment methods and monitoring periods and methods 　→ Our personnel (inspectors, welders, and machinists) will carry out repairs and inspections ◆ Difficulties in dealing with large equipment by nearby contractors 　→ Repairs will be conducted at our manufacturing facility (Muroran City, Hokkaido) which is equipped with large cranes and various processing equipment ◆ Parts need to be updated, but redesign is challenging 　→ We handle everything from design to procurement to manufacturing, and conduct stress analysis as needed.

• others

● Material Degradation Diagnosis Technology - Material degradation and remaining life assessment of long-term use equipment - Diagnosis of material and defect characteristics of operating components - On-site metal microstructure observation using the replica method (SUMP) (boiler tubes, turbines, valves, heating furnaces, reaction devices, etc.) - Investigation and analysis of the causes of failure in damaged components ● Material Testing Technology - Tensile tests, impact tests, bending tests, hardness tests, fatigue tests, creep tests, fracture toughness tests, etc. ● Analytical Investigation Technology - Material analysis, environmental analysis ● Measurement Instrument Calibration Services *Due to company integration, Nikkō Inspection Service Co., Ltd. has changed its name to Nippon Steel Engineering Co., Ltd.

• Steel

With a wealth of design and operational experience, we are able to create designs tailored to various applications and purposes, and they are currently being adopted in various businesses. *For more details, please refer to the catalog. Feel free to contact us as well.*

• Other physicochemical equipment

**Main Features** - It demonstrates high strength and high toughness through solid solution strengthening with high nitrogen addition and appropriate cold working. - The permeability is equivalent to that of austenitic stainless steel, showing stable non-magnetic properties. - As a retaining ring for motors used in generators and gas pipelines, which require high reliability, over 20,000 units have been manufactured to date. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us directly.*

• alloy

Low thermal expansion materials (Invar) are characterized by their small thermal expansion coefficient near room temperature. Our company has a substantial track record of supplying various materials, including the representative iron-36% nickel alloy, as well as mask materials that require high cleanliness, and components for precision instruments. [Features] - A large number of delivery records not only for Invar alloys but also for Super Invar, 42 Alloy, Kovar, and others. - Utilizing unique technology, we provide reliable materials for large products that are difficult to manufacture by other companies, as well as medium and small-sized products. - Detailed technical support from our research team, as well as prototype development and material development, are also available. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• alloy

We have a track record of supplying materials for paper manufacturing and bridge components that require corrosion resistance, and we are also capable of producing raw materials such as forged and rolled materials. We have a research facility in Muroran, where we can respond to various needs, including material development and proposals for optimal processes. For example, in ultra-thick duplex stainless steel, the cooling rate slows down, causing the σ phase to precipitate and reducing ductility and corrosion resistance. However, through our original component design, it is possible to suppress the σ phase. We also have various machining equipment, allowing us to deliver not only simple round bar and pipe shapes but also components and parts in the shapes required by our customers. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• stainless
• Special Steel

This is a plastic molding die steel developed for design surfaces requiring high mirror finish, such as car windows (transparent) and TV frames. Thanks to our unique precipitation control technology, it maintains machinability equivalent to conventional steel while providing high toughness, as well as excellent rust resistance and polishability (high mirror finish). The hardness is almost uniform from the surface to the center, making it a pre-hardened type that can be used as is. The enhancement of toughness has also improved reliability against high cycle heat and cool processes. Please take a moment to read through it. 【Contents (excerpt)】 ■ Features ■ Chemical composition ■ Microstructure ■ Cleanliness ■ Polishability *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Special Steel

Our company handles "precipitation hardening stainless steel." ■ We have established manufacturing technology for 17-4PH (ASTM A564 630) and 15-5PH (ASTM A564 XM-12) stainless steel materials. ■ We have a proven track record of numerous deliveries for components used in chemical plants and pressure vessels, where high strength and corrosion resistance are required. ■ We also possess various equipment that supports manufacturing. With a robust system in place, we provide high-reliability materials for large, medium, and small products. 【Features】 ■ Established manufacturing technology for 17-4PH (ASTM A564 type 630) and 15-5PH (ASTM A564 grade XM-12) stainless steel materials. ■ Numerous delivery records available. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Casting Machine
• Other metal materials
• Other contract services

In the automotive industry, the durability of parts is crucial for enhancing safety and reliability. Particularly for components exposed to vibrations and shocks during operation, high strength and toughness are required. Inappropriate materials can lead to part failure or performance degradation. Our forged steel material "VMCX" achieves high strength, high toughness, high hardenability, and low segregation, contributing to the improvement of the durability of automotive parts. 【Application Scenarios】 - Engine parts - Suspension parts - Transmission parts - Other parts requiring high strength and high durability 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Extended lifespan of parts - Improved product reliability - Enhanced safety - Cost reduction

• Casting Machine
• Special Steel

The 'VMCX', manufactured using technology cultivated through years of stringent quality requirements in production, is widely adopted as forged steel material for large products that demand high performance and reliability, as well as for medium and small-sized products. Not only does it offer strength and toughness, but its high hardenability and low segregation allow for larger sizes, smaller sizes, longer lifespans, and higher reliability. It is used in a wide range of applications, including mandrels, drilling punches, anvil components, hydrogen accumulators for hydrogen stations, and marine structures. 【Features】 ■ High strength ■ High toughness ■ High hardenability ■ Low segregation ■ Hydrogen resistance *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Casting Machine
• Special Steel