Durehete 1055 vs 24CrMoV5-5 — EN 10269 Cr-Mo-V Bolting Steel Comparison

Durehete 1055 (Alloy T41 / 20CrMoVTiB4-10 / Werkstoff 1.7729) and 24CrMoV5-5 (Werkstoff 1.7733) are EN 10269 Cr-Mo-V bolting grades that overlap in service envelope but differ in carbon content and microalloying. 1055 carries the Ti+B addition; 24CrMoV5-5 is plain Cr-Mo-V at higher carbon.

Chemistry Comparison

Element (wt %)Durehete 1055 (20CrMoVTiB4-10)24CrMoV5-5
Carbon0.17 to 0.230.20 to 0.28
Silicon, max0.400.40
Manganese0.35 to 0.750.40 to 0.70
Chromium0.90 to 1.201.20 to 1.50
Molybdenum0.90 to 1.100.45 to 0.60
Vanadium0.60 to 0.800.25 to 0.35
Titanium0.07 to 0.15not specified
Boron, max0.020not specified

Mechanical Comparison (Q+T condition)

PropertyDurehete 105524CrMoV5-5
Tensile strength, room temp820 to 1000 MPa800 to 950 MPa
0.2% proof stress, min660 MPa620 MPa
Elongation, min16%15%

Service Envelope

1055 covers 565°C continuous; 24CrMoV5-5 covers approximately 530-540°C. The 25-35°C gap is driven primarily by the Ti+B microalloying advantage on long-duration creep performance.

When to Specify Each Grade

Specify Durehete 1055 for upper-envelope HP turbine bolting and supercritical service. Specify 24CrMoV5-5 for service to 530°C where the higher carbon content delivers slightly higher hardness in compact bolt geometries and the cost premium of Ti+B microalloying isn't justified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the main difference between Durehete 1055 and 24CrMoV5-5?

Durehete 1055 has Ti+B microalloying; 24CrMoV5-5 doesn't. Above 530°C continuous service, the Ti+B advantage matters; below it, the grades are interchangeable.

Is 24CrMoV5-5 a stocked grade?

Yes — TorqBolt holds 24CrMoV5-5 bar in common bolting diameters alongside the Durehete grades. Lead time on custom diameters is comparable across the EN 10269 Cr-Mo-V family.

Does 24CrMoV5-5 have an ASTM equivalent?

Closest is ASTM A193 B16 territory but the chemistry windows do not align exactly. Dual certification requires negotiating the heat-treatment target with the mill.