Material Grade: SGA I, SGA II

Blooming, Section & Wire Rod Mill Acicular (Bainitic) Nodular Cast Iron Rolls (SGA Rolls)

Engineered for maximum durability in high-load applications, DURON’s Acicular Nodular Cast Iron Rolls (SGA Series) feature a refined acicular (bainitic) matrix reinforced with alloy carbides. This advanced metallurgical structure delivers a superior hardness-to-toughness ratio that significantly minimizes surface spalling and maintains pass shape stability. These high-performance acicular nodular cast iron rolls ensure consistent surface quality under severe continuous rolling conditions
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DURON Ni-Cr-Mo Chilled Cast Iron Rolls

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Key Mill Applications (Recommended Stands)

Blooming & Heavy Section Mills

Grades: SGA I, SGA II

Focus: Engineered for breakdown & roughing stands ($\le\Phi 1000\text{mm}$). High tensile strength prevents breakage under massive reduction and severe impact.

Wire Rod & Continuous Bar Mills (Roughing & Intermediate Stands)

Grades: SGA II

Focus: Designed for high-wear roughing and pre-finishing stands. Resists thermal fatigue and maintains precise pass profiles before high-speed finishing.

Narrow Strip & Medium Plate Mills

Grades: SGA I

Focus: Ideal for work rolls in strip and small plate reversing mills. Prevents spalling and micro-cracking to secure flawless surface flatness.

Chemical Composition & Physical Properties

Engineered for maximum durability in high-load finishing applications. The SGA Rolls features a refined acicular (bainitic) matrix reinforced with alloy carbides, delivering a superior hardness-to-toughness ratio that significantly minimizes surface spalling and maintains pass shape stability under severe rolling conditions.

Code C Si Mn Cr Ni Mo Hardness (HSD) Tensile Strength (N/mm²)
SGA I 2.9-3.6 1.2-2.2 0.2-0.8 0.2-1.0 3.0-3.5 0.5-1.0 55-78 ≥ 350
SGA II 2.9-3.6 1.0-2.0 0.2-0.8 0.3-1.5 3.5-4.5 0.5-1.0 60-80 ≥ 350

Metallurgical Excellence

Why Choose DURON Acicular Nodular Cast Iron Rolls?

  • Acicular Matrix Stability: The strategically alloyed bainitic matrix provides higher hot-hardness compared to standard pearlitic rolls. This microstructure effectively reduces the depth of thermal cracks and mitigates the risk of catastrophic surface spalling.

  • Enhanced Fatigue Resistance: Through advanced centrifugal casting, the wear-resistant working layer is metallurgically bonded to a high-strength core. This composite structure supports higher rolling loads while maintaining structural integrity during rapid cooling cycles.

  • Optimized Surface Retention: The uniform distribution of secondary carbides ensures consistent wear throughout the roll’s campaign life, helping to maintain pass shape accuracy and delivering the superior surface finish required for premium steel products

  • Rolling Train Layout Note: For optimized line synergy in section and wire rod mills, many metallurgical engineers pair our SGA series intermediate rolls with premium Chilled Cast Iron Rolls or thermal-fatigue resistant Indefinite Chilled Rolls in the high-speed finishing stands to guarantee excellent final product tolerances.

Manufacturing Control & Inspection

100% Non-Destructive Testing

Every roll undergoes rigorous Ultrasonic Testing (UT) at the working layer and bonding zone to eliminate internal voids and ensure structural integrity under heavy loads.

Precision CNC Machining

Roll necks and barrel profiles are machined using heavy-duty CNC equipment, strictly adhering to your drawing's dimensional and runout tolerances for perfect bearing fitment.

Metallurgical Verification

Chemical compositions are analyzed via spectrometer pre-pouring, and multi-point hardness mapping is conducted post-heat treatment to guarantee the specified hardness gradient.

Quality Traceability

All dispatched rolls are accompanied by a comprehensive inspection certificate, documenting chemical composition, hardness distribution, and UT reports.

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