Steel

Given a coefficient of linear expansion of

gage systems made of steel are the most requested product as graphite electrodes have a coefficient of linear expansion of

But steel gage systems carry one big disadvantage - the weight of steel is compared to other applicable material relatively heavy.

Decom Gages systems made of steel have the following specifications:
42CrMo4, chemical nickel plated and tempered, 60 HRC,
Material code 1.7225

All our steel blanks are "Made in Germany" and are audited in our in-house laboratory before processed.