Free-cutting steels: Gieffeacciai supplies them in compliance with REACH and RoHS regulations, with and without lead
When it comes to free-cutting steels, we mean a category of steels designed for high-speed machining on automatic and CNC lathes. These materials are essential for the mass production of small precision components, especially in the automotive, electronic and mechanical sectors.
One of the most discussed issues in this area is the presence of lead in free-cutting steels. Lead significantly improves the machinability of the material, but it must be handled with care to comply with environmental and safety regulations.
Gieffeacciai: free-cutting steels with and without lead, always compliant with REACH and RoHS regulations
Gieffeacciai offers a wide range of leaded, lead-free or controlled-lead automatic steels, always in compliance with the most stringent European safety and environmental regulations: REACH and RoHS.
What are the differences between leaded automatic steels, lead-free automatic steels and low-lead steels?
✅ Lead-containing free-cutting steels
Ideal for fast and complex machining operations, these steels provide an excellent finish and reduce tool wear. Gieffeacciai guarantees that lead values are below the maximum limits imposed by regulations, making the materials safe and suitable for use in various industrial fields.
✅ Lead-free free-cutting steels
Increasingly in demand in sectors where total absence of lead is mandatory (such as electronics or medical devices), these materials offer good performance without compromising environmental compliance.
✅ Low-lead steels
An intermediate option for those seeking a balance between machinability and regulatory compliance. Gieffeacciaisupplies automatic steels with lead concentrations below 0.1%, which is lower than the values required by REACH and RoHS regulations.
What are REACH and RoHS regulations?
🔎 REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals)
This is a European regulation that controls the use of chemicals in products. Its aim is to protect human health and the environment by ensuring that hazardous substances are used safely.
🔎 RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
This European directive restricts the use of hazardous substances (such as lead, mercury and cadmium) in electrical and electronic products. It serves to protect the environment and the health of users by promoting the production of safer and more sustainable devices.
Why choose Gieffeacciai for your free-cutting steels
✅ Wide availability of REACH and RoHS certified steels
✅ Materials with, without or low lead content
✅ Personalised technical advice based on production requirements
✅ Prompt delivery and flexible supplies for companies of all sizes
If your company is looking for a reliable partner for the supply of free-cutting steels that comply with European regulations, Gieffeacciai is the right choice. Contact us today for information or a tailor-made quote.