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Elongated percussive rock drilling element

US6547891B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2001
Grant dateApr 15, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22C38/44
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a martensitic, corrosion resistant steel for rock drilling with properties which is adjusted essentially with regard to resistance against corrosion fatigue. This has been obtained in that an elongated element for percussive rock drilling which includes at least a thread and a flush channel has been made with corrosion resistant steel having a mainly martensitic structure.

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