EN 8 Steel

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EN 8 Steel Specification

Grade
EN 8

Specific Use
Axles, Shafts, Studs, Keys, Gears

Standard
BS 970:1991, 080M40, EN8D

Finish
Bright, Black, Peeled, Polished

Material
EN 8 Steel

Tolerance
+/- 0.5 mm or as specified

Application
Engineering, Construction, Automotive, Machine Parts

Technique
Hot Rolled, Cold Drawn

Processing
Forged, Rolled, Heat Treated

Diameter
16 mm to 200 mm or as required

Type
Round Bar, Flats, Square, Hex, Plate

Length
2 to 6 meter (or as required)

Manganese Content
0.60-1.00%

Carbon Content
0.36-0.44%

Hardness
201-255 HB

Tensile Strength
625 N/mm2 (min)

Delivery Condition
As rolled / Annealed

Elongation
16% (min)

Color
Black / Grey

Phosphorus Content
0.06% (Max)

Heat Treatment
Normalizing, Hardening, Tempering

Shape
Round

Density
7.85 g/cm3

Yield Strength
435 N/mm2 (min)

Sulphur Content
0.06% (Max)

About EN 8 Steel

EN-8 Rods ensures to offer toughness of highest quality of industry standard products. These EN8 Bars, also known as 080M40, is an unalloyed intermediate carbon steel. These EN8 Carbon Steel Round Bars are also termed as medium strength steel, which has some excellent tensile strength. Our EN8 Carbon Steel Rods are quite appropriate for stressed pins, shafts, studs, keys, and so on. These CS EN8 Bars comes by means of having occurrence of less carbon content. It can be offered in semi-finished to uneven finished finish. It also finds aptness in areas such as forging industries, engineering component, and others. As unalloyed middling carbon steel, these CS EN8 Rods come in the company of higher thermo-mechanical rolling support that offers for better finish strength.

Versatile Engineering Material

EN 8 Steel is favored in the engineering sector due to its excellent balance of strength, hardness, and machinability. Its medium carbon content makes it suitable for components requiring enhanced wear resistance and strength, such as axles, gears, and shafts. The diverse range of available shapes makes it adaptable for multiple manufacturing processes.

Comprehensive Processing Options

EN 8 Steel can be processed using several methods, including forging, rolling, and heat treatment techniques like normalizing, hardening, and tempering. These processes enable manufacturers to achieve desired mechanical and structural properties, further expanding the materials application scope.

Tailored to Industrial Needs

Manufactured under the BS 970:1991 standard, EN 8 Steel offers guaranteed quality and consistent tolerance (+/- 0.5 mm or as required). Its availability in various finishesbright, black, peeled, or polishedcaters to specific project requirements and aesthetic preferences.

FAQs of EN 8 Steel:

Q: How is EN 8 Steel typically used in industry?

A: EN 8 Steel is widely used in engineering, automotive, and construction industries for manufacturing components such as axles, shafts, gears, studs, and keys that require strength and moderate wear resistance.

Q: What are the main benefits of selecting EN 8 Steel over other grades?

A: EN 8 Steel provides an excellent combination of machinability, mechanical strength, and ductility. Its medium carbon content allows for effective heat treatment and finishing, making it a versatile and cost-effective option for various industrial parts.

Q: What processing methods can be applied to EN 8 Steel?

A: EN 8 Steel can undergo forging, rolling, and heat treatment processes including normalizing, hardening, and tempering. These treatments enhance its mechanical performance and suitability for demanding applications.

Q: Where can EN 8 Steel be sourced in India?

A: EN 8 Steel is available through numerous exporters, importers, manufacturers, suppliers, traders, and wholesalers across India, making it accessible for both small-scale and large-scale industrial requirements.

Q: When should EN 8 Steel be heat treated in the manufacturing process?

A: Heat treatmentsuch as normalizing, hardening, or temperingis typically performed after initial shaping (rolling or forging) to achieve specific hardness, strength, and grain structure as required by the application.

Q: How does the content of manganese and carbon in EN 8 Steel affect its properties?

A: The manganese content (0.60-1.00%) improves hardenability and tensile strength, while the carbon content (0.36-0.44%) provides hardness and durability, contributing to the materials robust mechanical characteristics.

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