Promispecial, a trusted partner in high-performance specialty steel solutions, congratulates CITIC Pacific’s Xingcheng Special Steel (XCGT) for being named a 2024 Top 8 Global Supplier by leading automotive manufacturer Schaeffler. As the only bearing steel producer awarded in this prestigious program, XCGT’s achievement highlights the growing global demand for ultra-clean specialty steels—a domain where Promispecial has also built proven expertise through collaborations with Fortune 500 manufacturers.
Award Analysis: Technical Benchmarks for Premium Bearing Steel
XCGT’s recognition underscores critical industry requirements that align with Promispecial’s R&D priorities:
- Purity Standards: Award criteria emphasized steel oxygen content below 8 ppm—a threshold Promispecial consistently achieves via its Vacuum Degassing + ESR Refining Process.
- Certification Compliance: Like XCGT’s VDA 6.3-certified products, Promispecial’s bearing steels meet:
- ISO 683-17:2016 (Rolling Bearing Steel)
- ASTM A295:2018 (High-Carbon Anti-Friction Bearing Steel)
- Lifecycle Traceability: The awardee’s digital quality systems mirror Promispecial’s blockchain-based material tracking, ensuring full production history transparency.
How Promispecial Supports Similar Supply Chain Excellence
While not affiliated with the award, Promispecial delivers comparable technical value through:
1. Automotive & EV Solutions
- Low-Noise Bearing Steel Grades: 20+ variants with fatigue life exceeding 1.5× DIN 17230 standards, adopted by European transmission OEMs.
- EV-Specific Innovations: Lightweight chromium steels (density: 7.75 g/cm³) for 800V+ motor bearings, reducing component weight by 18%.
2. Renewable Energy Partnerships
- Wind Turbine Shaft Alloys: Corrosion-resistant 42CrMo4V modified steel with >200 MPa higher yield strength than conventional grades.
- Hydrogen Annealing: Patented process (certified ISO 14064) cutting bearing carbon footprint by 35% without compromising hardness.
CEO Perspective: Learning from Industry Leaders
“XCGT’s success validates the market’s shift toward precision, sustainability, and supply chain digitization,” said Rogick Law, CEO of Promispecial. “Our recently upgraded Smart Mill 4.0 in Tianjin embodies these same principles, achieving <5 ppm nitrogen control and zero-waste heat recycling.”
About Promispecial
Promispecial specializes in ISO 9001/IATF 16949-certified specialty steels for automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy sectors. With 12 patented smelting technologies and 24/7 digital customer portals, we empower manufacturers across 30+ countries to meet tomorrow’s material challenges.
