Manufacturers of defense-related equipment and weaponry require material that reliably performs under extreme conditions.  Timken's knowledge, technology and state-of-the-art melting practices result in precise chemistry control for each heat, ensuring that the grade chosen performs as designed.  In addition, Timken rolling, heat-treating and inspection facilities provide customers with a raw material that processes according to plan and performs well in the final application.

Timken supplies material in bar or tube form, enabling customers to use the low-cost processing path.  Timken value added solutions, such as precision steel components, can provide this material in the form of cut, semi-finished, or finished pieces to further reduce customer processing costs and lead time. 

Constant process improvements, including the addition of a new heat treat facility and a $60 million dollar investment in increased small bar capability, are examples of how we continuously improve in order to meet our customers’ needs.

Military applications include:

• Ordnance
• Gun Barrels
• Projectiles
• Missile Components