Founded in the industrial heart of Hamilton, New Zealand, Latham Steel has built a reputation for unwavering quality and reliability. We are a dedicated manufacturer and supplier of alloy steel forgings, serving a diverse range of industries both locally and internationally. Our success is rooted in a deep understanding of metallurgy and a hands-on commitment to precision, ensuring that every component we produce is engineered to meet the specific demands of our clients, providing a robust foundation for the machinery and infrastructure that drive progress.
The strength of an alloy steel forging comes from its precise composition and resulting mechanical properties. By carefully blending elements like chromium, nickel, and molybdenum with carbon steel, we create materials with superior tensile strength and remarkable toughness. This process, combined with controlled heat treatment, produces forgings that reliably withstand immense stress, heavy impacts, and extreme temperatures, offering a significant performance advantage over standard components in the most challenging operating environments.
| Sl. No. | Type of lubricant | Advantages | Limitations |
| 1 | Water-base micro-graphite | Eliminates smoke and fire; provides die cooling; is easily extended with water | Must be applied by spraying for best results |
| 2 | Water-base synthetic | Eliminates smoke and fire; is cleaner than oils or water-base graphite; aids die cooling; is easily diluted, and needs no agitation after initial mixing; reduces clogging of spray equipment; does not transfer dark pigment to part | Must be sprayed; lacks the lubricity of graphite for severe forging operations |
| 3 | Oil-base graphite | Fluid film lends itself to either spray or swab application; has good performance over a wide temperature range (upto 540 deg C). | Generates smoke, fire, and noxious odours; explosive nature may shorten die life; has potentially serious health and safety implications for workers |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Latham Steel is one of the most prominent manufacturers and suppliers of superior quality Alloy Steel Forgings in Hamilton, New Zealand. As experts in steel solutions, we supply a complete spectrum of products like Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel, and Galvanized Steel. Our product range comprises Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets, and Plates. Known for our reliable delivery and first-rate customer service, we are committed to supplying high-quality steel materials that guarantee durability and excellent performance in numerous industrial applications.Â
The exceptional durability of alloy steel forgings makes them indispensable across many critical sectors. They are the backbone of heavy machinery, forming high-stress components for earthmoving equipment and mining crushers. In energy production, they are used in demanding applications for oil and gas extraction and power generation. You’ll also find these robust forgings in the vital parts of agricultural machinery, forestry equipment, and specialized transportation systems, wherever failure is not an option and long-term performance is a necessity.
Latham Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Hamilton, New Zealand.
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