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Cause Analysis for Flange Ring Fracture and Manufacturing Optimization Proposal of S30408 Stainless Steel Pressure Screen Drum
Received:October 16, 2025  Revised:November 06, 2025
DOI:10.11980/j.issn.0254-508X.2026.04.027
Key Words:pressure screen drum  flange ring fracture  S30408 stainless steel  failure analysis
Fund Project:山东省科技型中小企业创新能力提升项目(2025TSGCCZZB0331);山东省科技型中小企业创新能力提升项目(2024TSGC0319)。
Author NameAffiliationPostcode
MA Yongheng* 1College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266042 266042
NIU Jiangting 2Shandong Chenzhong Machinery Co., Ltd., Zibo, Shandong Province, 256402 256402
TIAN Yingpan 2Shandong Chenzhong Machinery Co., Ltd., Zibo, Shandong Province, 256402 256402
CHEN Chunfeng 3Zibo Jindong Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Zibo, Shandong Province, 256104 256104
LI Xiaohan 1College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266042 266042
HOU Liyue 1College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266042 266042
WANG Huiqiu 2Shandong Chenzhong Machinery Co., Ltd., Zibo, Shandong Province, 256402 256402
SONG Zhenjian 2Shandong Chenzhong Machinery Co., Ltd., Zibo, Shandong Province, 256402 256402
ZHAO Ping* 1College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266042 266042
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Abstract:This paper conducted a systematic failure analysis study on the sudden fracture of the flange ring of an S30408 stainless steel pressure screen drum in a pulp and paper mill during service. Through observations using a metallurgical microscope and a scanning electron microscope, it was found that the base material exhibited a typical austenitic equiaxed grain structure with good overall quality, while the weld zone displayed coarse grains, inhomogeneous microstructure, continuous precipitation of Cr₂₃C₆ carbides, and defects such as pores and inclusions, showing obvious sensitization characteristics. The fracture morphology revealed that cracks mostly initiated from weld defects and gradually propagated under alternating loads, in conjunction with corrosion induced by Cl⁻, S²⁻, K⁺, and other ions in the pulp, ultimately resulting in corrosion fatigue fracture. Energy dispersive spectrometer analysis results confirmed the presence of carbon-oxygen enrichment and chromium depletion on the fracture surface, further indicating that the environmental medium accelerated crack propagation. Based on a comprehensive analysis, an improvement plan was proposed, which included “selecting sensitization-resistant stainless steel materials (such as S30403/S31603), optimizing the welding process and implementing solution heat treatment, and combining corrosion protection with lifespan monitoring” to enhance the corrosion resistance and service life of the screen drum.
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