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BRIGHT LOW CARBON STEELS
| BS970: 1955 | BS970: 1991 | COLOUR CODE | DESCRIPTION | ||||
| EN1A Freecutting | 230M07 |  | Bright drawn / turned / ground / Freecutting steel | click to view details | |||
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.15 max |
| Sil | 0.05 max |
| Mang | 0.90 / 1.30 |
| Phos | 0.09 max |
| Sul | 0.25 / 0.35 |
| Chr | - |
| Moly | - |
| Nick | - |
| Lead | - |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 230M07 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN1A |
| GERMAN DIN | 9SMn28 |
| FRENCH AFNOR | S250 |
| SWEDISH SS | 1912 |
| AMERICAN SAE | 1214 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.0715 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | 11SMn30 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10277-3 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 200 |
| WELDABILITY | Not recommended |
| HARDENABILITY | Poor |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Highly machineable with consistant properties giving good tool life and surface finish |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 5/32 | 3/16 | 1/4 | 5/16 | 3/8 | 7/16 | 1/2 | 9/16 | 5/8 | 11/16 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 15/16 | 1 | 1.1/16 | 1.1/8 | 1.1/4 | 1.5/16 | 1.3/8 | 1.1/2 | 1.5/8 | 1.3/4 | 1.7/8 | 2 | 2.1/8 | 2.1/4 | 2.3/8 | 2.1/2 | 2.5/8 | 2.3/4 | 2.7/8 | 3 | 3.1/8 | 3.1/4 | 3.1/2 | 3.5/8 | 3.3/4 | 4 | 4.1/4 | 4.1/2 | 4.5/8 | 4.3/4 | 5 | 5.1/4 | 5.1/2 | 5.3/4 | 6 | 6.1/4 | 6.1/2 | 6.3/4 | 7 | 7.1/2 | 8 | 8.1/2 | 9 |
| Size (mm. dia) | 3.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 | 6.00 | 7.00 | 8.00 | 9.00 | 10.00 | 12.00 | 14.00 | 15.00 | 16.00 | 17.00 | 18.00 | 19.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 25.00 | 27.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 | 35.00 | 38.00 | 40.00 | 42.00 | 45.00 | 50.00 | 54.00 | 55.00 | 60.00 | 65.00 | 70.00 | 75.00 | 80.00 | 85.00 | 90.00 | 95.00 | 100.00 | 105.00 | 110.00 | 120.00 | 125.00 | 150.00 |
| Size (ins. A/F) | 1.000 | 1.250 | 1.480 | 1.670 | 1.860 | 2.050 | 2.220 | 2.580 | 2.760 | 3.550 |
| Size (ins.) | 3/4 x 1/2 | 1 x 1/4 | 1 x 3/8 | 1 x 1/2 | 1 x 5/8 | 1 x 3/4 | 1.1/4 x 1/4 | 1.1/4 x 3/8 | 1.1/4 x 1/2 | 1.1/4 x 5/8 | 1.1/4 x 3/4 | 1.1/4 x 1 | 1.1/2 x 1/4 | 1.1/2 x 3/8 | 1.1/2 x 1/2 | 1.1/2 x 5/8 | 1.1/2 x 3/4 | 1.1/2 x 1 | 1.1/2 x 1.1/4 | 2 x 1/4 | 2 x 3/8 | 2 x 1/2 | 2 x 5/8 | 2 x 3/4 | 2 x 1 | 2 x 1.1/4 | 2 x 1.1/2 | 2.1/2 x 1 | 2.1/2 x 1.1/4 | 2.1/2 x 1.1/2 | 3 x 1/4 | 3 x 1/2 | 3 x 3/4 | 3 x 1 | 3 x 1.1/4 | 3 x 1.1/2 | 3 x 2 | 3 x 2.1/2 | 4 x 1/4 | 4 x 1 | 4 x 1.1/2 | 4 x 2 | 4 x 2.1/2 | 4 x 3 | 6 x 1/2 | 6 x 1 | 6 x 1.1/2 | 6 x 2 | 6 x 3 | 6 x 4 |
| Size (ins. sq) | 3/16 | 1/4 | 3/8 | 7/16 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1.1/8 | 1.1/4 | 1.1/2 | 1.3/4 | 2 | 2.1/4 | 2.1/2 | 2.3/4 | 3 | 3.1/2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Size (mm sq) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 60 | 65 | 80 | 90 |
| 230M07PG | 230M07 PG |  | Bright ground freecutting steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.15 max |
| Sil | 0.05 max |
| Mang | 0.90 / 1.30 |
| Phos | 0.09 max |
| Sul | 0.25 / 0.35 |
| Chr | - |
| Moly | - |
| Nick | - |
| Lead | - |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 230M07 PG |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN1A Precision Ground |
| GERMAN DIN | 9SMn28 |
| FRENCH AFNOR | S250 |
| SWEDISH SS | 1912 |
| AMERICAN SAE | 1214 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.0715 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | 11SMn30 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10277-3 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 200 |
| WELDABILITY | Not recommended |
| HARDENABILITY | Poor |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Repetiton parts and shafts where the diameter tolerance is critical |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1/4 | 5/16 | 3/8 | 7/16 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1.1/8 | 1.1/4 | 1.1/2 | 1.3/4 | 2 |
| Size (mm. dia) | 6.00 | 8.00 | 10.00 | 12.00 | 15.00 | 16.00 | 20.00 | 25.00 | 30.00 | 35.00 | 40.00 | 45.00 | 50.00 |
| 230M07 Pb Leaded Freecutting | 230M07Pb |  | Bright drawn leaded freecutting steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.15 max |
| Sil | 0.05 max |
| Mang | 0.90 / 1.30 |
| Phos | 0.09 max |
| Sul | 0.25 / 0.35 |
| Chr | - |
| Moly | - |
| Nick | - |
| Lead | 0.15 / 0.35 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 230M07Pb |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN1A Leaded |
| GERMAN DIN | 9SMn28Pb |
| FRENCH AFNOR | S250Pb |
| SWEDISH SS | 1914 |
| AMERICAN SAE | 12L14 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.0718 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | 11SMnPb30 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10277-3 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 250 |
| WELDABILITY | Not recommended |
| HARDENABILITY | Poor |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | As EN1A but where even better machining speeds, tool life and surface finish is required |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1/8 | 3/16 | 7/32 | 1/4 | 9/32 | 5/16 | 11/32 | 3/8 | 7/16 | 1/2 | 9/16 | 5/8 | 11/16 | 3/4 | 13/16 | 7/8 | 29/32 | 15/16 | 1 | 1.1/16 | 1.1/8 | 1.3/16 | 1.1/4 | 1.5/16 | 1.3/8 | 1.1/2 | 1.5/8 | 1.3/4 | 1.7/8 | 2 | 2.1/8 | 2.1/4 | 2.3/8 | 2.1/2 | 2.5/8 | 2.3/4 | 3 | 3.1/4 | 3.1/2 |
| Size (mm. dia) | 3.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 | 6.00 | 7.00 | 7.23 | 8.00 | 9.00 | 9.26 | 10.00 | 12.00 | 13.00 | 14.00 | 15.00 | 16.00 | 17.00 | 18.00 | 19.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 25.00 | 26.00 | 27.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 | 35.00 | 36.00 | 40.00 | 42.00 | 45.00 | 50.00 | 54.00 | 55.00 | 60.00 | 65.00 | 80.00 |
| Size (ins. A/F) | 0.187 | 0.218 | 0.248 | 0.282 | 0.324 | 0.375 | 0.437 | 0.445 | 0.500 | 0.525 | 0.562 | 0.600 | 0.625 | 0.687 | 0.750 | 0.812 | 0.820 | 0.875 | 0.920 | 0.937 | 1.000 | 1.010 | 1.062 | 1.100 | 1.250 | 1.300 | 1.500 | 1.875 | 2.050 | 2.220 | 3.150 |
| Size (mm A/F) | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 36 | 41 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 70 | 80 |
| Size (mm sq) | 15 | 45 |
| EN3B | 070M20 |  | Bright drawn / turned mild steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.16/0.24 |
| Sil | - |
| Mang | 0.50/0.90 |
| Phos | 0.05 max |
| Sul | 0.05 max |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 070M20 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN3B |
| GERMAN DIN | CK20 |
| FRENCH AFNOR | XC18 |
| SWEDISH SS | 1370 |
| AMERICAN SAE | 1021 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.1151 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | C22E |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10083-1 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 100 |
| WELDABILITY | Good |
| HARDENABILITY | Poor |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | General purpose engineering |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1/8 | 5/32 | 3/16 | 1/4 | 5/16 | 3/8 | 7/16 | 1/2 | 9/16 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1.1/16 | 1.1/8 | 1.1/4 | 1.3/8 | 1.1/2 | 1.5/8 | 1.3/4 | 1.7/8 | 2 | 2.1/8 | 2.1/4 | 2.3/8 | 2.1/2 | 2.5/8 | 2.3/4 | 2.7/8 | 3 | 3.1/4 | 3.1/2 | 3.3/4 | 4 | 4.1/4 | 4.1/2 | 4.3/4 | 5 | 5.1/4 | 5.1/2 | 5.3/4 | 6 | 6.1/4 | 6.1/2 | 6.3/4 | 7 | 7.1/2 | 8 | 8.1/2 | 9 | 9.1/2 | 10 | 10.1/2 | 11 | 12 |
| Size (mm. dia) | 3.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 | 6.00 | 8.00 | 10.00 | 12.00 | 15.00 | 16.00 | 17.00 | 18.00 | 19.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 25.00 | 27.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 | 35.00 | 36.00 | 38.00 | 40.00 | 45.00 | 50.00 | 54.00 | 55.00 | 60.00 | 65.00 | 70.00 | 75.00 | 80.00 | 85.00 | 90.00 | 95.00 | 100.00 | 110.00 | 180.00 | 240.00 | 320.00 | 330.00 | 350.00 | 360.00 | 380.00 | 390.00 |
| Size (ins.) | 1/4 x 3/16 | 1/2 x 1/8 | 1/2 x 1/4 | 1/2 x 3/8 | 5/8 x 1/8 | 5/8 x 1/4 | 3/4 x 1/8 | 3/4 x 3/16 | 3/4 x 1/4 | 3/4 x 3/8 | 3/4 x 1/2 | 7/8 x 1/8 | 7/8 x 1/4 | 1 x 1/8 | 1 x 3/16 | 1 x 1/4 | 1 x 3/8 | 1 x 1/2 | 1 x 5/8 | 1 x 3/4 | 1.1/4 x 1/8 | 1.1/4 x 3/16 | 1.1/4 x 1/4 | 1.1/4 x 3/4 | 1.1/4 x 1 | 1.1/2 x 1/8 | 1.1/2 x 3/16 | 1.1/2 x 1/4 | 1.1/2 x 5/16 | 1.1/2 x 3/8 | 1.1/2 x 1/2 | 1.1/2 x 5/8 | 1.1/2 x 3/4 | 1.1/2 x 1 | 1.1/2 x 1.1/4 | 2 x 1/8 | 2 x 3/16 | 2 x 1/4 | 2 x 3/8 | 2 x 1/2 | 2 x 5/8 | 2 x 3/4 | 2 x 1 | 2 x 1.1/4 | 2 x 1.1/2 | 2.1/2 x 1/8 | 2.1/2 x 3/16 | 2.1/2 x 1/4 | 2.1/2 x 5/16 | 2.1/2 x 3/8 | 2.1/2 x 1/2 | 2.1/2 x 5/8 | 2.1/2 x 3/4 | 2.1/2 x 1 | 2.1/2 x 1.1/2 | 2.1/2 x 2 | 3 x 1/8 | 3 x 3/16 | 3 x 1/4 | 3 x 5/16 | 3 x 3/8 | 3 x 1/2 | 3 x 5/8 | 3 x 3/4 | 3 x 1 | 3 x 1.1/2 | 3 x 2 | 3 x 2.1/2 | 3.1/2 x 3/4 | 3.1/2 x 1.1/2 | 4 x 1/8 | 4 x 3/16 | 4 x 1/4 | 4 x 3/8 | 4 x 1/2 | 4 x 5/8 | 4 x 3/4 | 4 x 1 | 4 x 1.1/2 | 4 x 2 | 4 x 2.1/2 | 4 x 3 | 4.1/2 x 1/2 | 5 x 1/4 | 5 x 5/16 | 5 x 3/8 | 5 x 1/2 | 5 x 5/8 | 5 x 3/4 | 5 x 1 | 5 x 1.1/2 | 5 x 2 | 5 x 3 | 6 x 1/8 | 6 x 3/16 | 6 x 1/4 | 6 x 3/8 | 6 x 1/2 | 6 x 5/8 | 6 x 3/4 | 6 x 1 | 6 x 1.1/2 | 6 x 2 | 6 x 3 | 6 x 4 | 7 x 1/4 | 7 x 1/2 | 7 x 1 | 8 x 1/4 | 8 x 3/8 | 8 x 1/2 | 8 x 5/8 | 8 x 3/4 | 8 x 1 | 8 x 1.1/2 | 8 x 2 | 9 x 1/2 | 9 x 3/4 | 9 x 1 | 10 x 1/4 | 10 x 3/8 | 10 x 1/2 | 10 x 1/2 | 10 x 5/8 | 10 x 3/4 | 10 x 1 | 10 x 1.1/2 | 10 x 2 | 12 x 1/4 | 12 x 3/8 | 12 x 1/2 | 12 x 5/8 | 12 x 3/4 | 12 x 1 | 14 x 1/2 |
| Size (mm) | 6 x 3 | 10 x 3 | 10 x 5 | 10 x 6 | 12 x 3 | 12 x 5 | 12 x 6 | 12 x 8 | 12 x 10 | 15 x 3 | 15 x 5 | 15 x 6 | 16 x 3 | 16 x 5 | 16 x 6 | 16 x 8 | 16 x 10 | 16 x 12 | 20 x 3 | 20 x 4 | 20 x 5 | 20 x 6 | 20 x 8 | 20 x 10 | 20 x 12 | 20 x 16 | 25 x 3 | 25 x 4 | 25 x 5 | 25 x 6 | 25 x 8 | 25 x 10 | 25 x 12 | 25 x 16 | 25 x 20 | 30 x 3 | 30 x 5 | 30 x 6 | 30 x 8 | 30 x 10 | 30 x 12 | 30 x 16 | 30 x 20 | 30 x 25 | 32 x 10 | 32 x 12 | 32 x 16 | 32 x 20 | 32 x 25 | 35 x 10 | 35 x 12 | 35 x 16 | 35 x 20 | 35 x 25 | 35 x 30 | 40 x 1.25 | 40 x 3 | 40 x 5 | 40 x 6 | 40 x 8 | 40 x 10 | 40 x 12 | 40 x 16 | 40 x 20 | 40 x 25 | 40 x 30 | 45 x 6 | 45 x 8 | 45 x 10 | 45 x 12 | 45 x 16 | 45 x 20 | 45 x 25 | 45 x 30 | 45 x 40 | 50 x 3 | 50 x 5 | 50 x 6 | 50 x 8 | 50 x 10 | 50 x 12 | 50 x 16 | 50 x 20 | 50 x 25 | 50 x 30 | 50 x 40 | 60 x 6 | 60 x 8 | 60 x 10 | 60 x 12 | 60 x 16 | 60 x 20 | 60 x 25 | 60 x 30 | 60 x 40 | 65 x 6 | 65 x 10 | 65 x 12 | 65 x 16 | 65 x 20 | 65 x 25 | 70 x 6 | 70 x 8 | 70 x 10 | 70 x 12 | 70 x 16 | 70 x 20 | 70 x 25 | 70 x 30 | 70 x 40 | 70 x 50 | 75 x 1.5 | 75 x 6 | 75 x 8 | 75 x 10 | 75 x 12 | 75 x 16 | 75 x 20 | 75 x 25 | 80 x 6 | 80 x 8 | 80 x 10 | 80 x 12 | 80 x 16 | 80 x 20 | 80 x 25 | 80 x 30 | 80 x 40 | 80 x 50 | 80 x 60 | 90 x 6 | 90 x 10 | 90 x 12 | 90 x 16 | 90 x 20 | 90 x 25 | 90 x 30 | 90 x 40 | 90 x 50 | 100 x 6 | 100 x 8 | 100 x 10 | 100 x 12 | 100 x 16 | 100 x 20 | 100 x 25 | 100 x 30 | 100 x 40 | 100 x 50 | 110 x 10 | 110 x 20 | 125 x 6 | 125 x 10 | 125 x 12 | 125 x 16 | 125 x 20 | 125 x 25 | 125 x 30 | 125 x 40 | 125 x 50 | 150 x 10 | 150 x 12 | 150 x 16 | 150 x 20 | 150 x 25 | 160 x 6 | 160 x 8 | 160 x 10 | 160 x 12 | 160 x 16 | 160 x 20 | 160 x 25 | 160 x 30 | 160 x 50 | 200 x 10 | 200 x 12 | 200 x 20 | 200 x 25 |
| Size (ins. sq) | 3/16 | 1/4 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1.1/4 | 1.1/2 | 1.3/4 | 2 | 2.1/4 | 2.1/2 | 3 | 3.1/2 | 4 | 4.1/2 | 5 | 6 |
| Size (mm sq) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 |
| EN32B | 080A15 |  | Bright drawn / turned mild steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.13 / 0.18 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.40 |
| Mang | 0.70 / 0.90 |
| Phos | 0.05 max |
| Sul | 0.05 max |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 080A15 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN32B |
| GERMAN DIN | CK15 |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | 1370 |
| AMERICAN SAE | 1016 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.0407 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | C16 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10277-2 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 100 |
| WELDABILITY | Good |
| HARDENABILITY | Poor |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | General purpose engineering suitable for case hardening and welding |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1/8 | 5/32 | 3/16 | 1/4 | 5/16 | 3/8 | 7/16 | 1/2 | 9/16 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1.1/16 | 1.1/8 | 1.1/4 | 1.3/8 | 1.1/2 | 1.5/8 | 1.3/4 | 1.7/8 | 2 | 2.1/8 | 2.1/4 | 2.3/8 | 2.1/2 | 2.5/8 | 2.3/4 | 2.7/8 | 3 | 3.1/4 | 3.1/2 | 3.3/4 | 4 | 4.1/4 | 4.1/2 | 4.3/4 | 5 | 5.1/4 | 5.1/2 | 5.3/4 | 6 | 6.1/4 | 6.1/2 | 6.3/4 | 7 | 7.1/2 | 8 | 8.1/2 | 9 | 9.1/2 | 10 | 10.1/2 | 11 | 12 |
| Size (mm. dia) | 3.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 | 6.00 | 8.00 | 10.00 | 12.00 | 15.00 | 16.00 | 17.00 | 18.00 | 19.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 25.00 | 27.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 | 35.00 | 36.00 | 38.00 | 40.00 | 45.00 | 50.00 | 54.00 | 55.00 | 60.00 | 65.00 | 70.00 | 75.00 | 80.00 | 85.00 | 90.00 | 95.00 | 100.00 | 110.00 | 180.00 | 240.00 | 320.00 | 330.00 | 350.00 | 360.00 | 380.00 | 390.00 |
| Size (ins.) | 1/4 x 3/16 | 1/2 x 1/8 | 1/2 x 1/4 | 1/2 x 3/8 | 5/8 x 1/8 | 5/8 x 1/4 | 3/4 x 1/8 | 3/4 x 3/16 | 3/4 x 1/4 | 3/4 x 3/8 | 3/4 x 1/2 | 7/8 x 1/8 | 7/8 x 1/4 | 1 x 1/8 | 1 x 3/16 | 1 x 1/4 | 1 x 3/8 | 1 x 1/2 | 1 x 5/8 | 1 x 3/4 | 1.1/4 x 1/8 | 1.1/4 x 3/16 | 1.1/4 x 1/4 | 1.1/4 x 3/4 | 1.1/4 x 1 | 1.1/2 x 1/8 | 1.1/2 x 3/16 | 1.1/2 x 1/4 | 1.1/2 x 5/16 | 1.1/2 x 3/8 | 1.1/2 x 1/2 | 1.1/2 x 5/8 | 1.1/2 x 3/4 | 1.1/2 x 1 | 1.1/2 x 1.1/4 | 2 x 1/8 | 2 x 3/16 | 2 x 1/4 | 2 x 3/8 | 2 x 1/2 | 2 x 5/8 | 2 x 3/4 | 2 x 1 | 2 x 1.1/4 | 2 x 1.1/2 | 2.1/2 x 1/8 | 2.1/2 x 3/16 | 2.1/2 x 1/4 | 2.1/2 x 5/16 | 2.1/2 x 3/8 | 2.1/2 x 1/2 | 2.1/2 x 5/8 | 2.1/2 x 3/4 | 2.1/2 x 1 | 2.1/2 x 1.1/2 | 2.1/2 x 2 | 3 x 1/8 | 3 x 3/16 | 3 x 1/4 | 3 x 5/16 | 3 x 3/8 | 3 x 1/2 | 3 x 5/8 | 3 x 3/4 | 3 x 1 | 3 x 1.1/2 | 3 x 2 | 3 x 2.1/2 | 3.1/2 x 3/4 | 3.1/2 x 1.1/2 | 4 x 1/8 | 4 x 3/16 | 4 x 1/4 | 4 x 3/8 | 4 x 1/2 | 4 x 5/8 | 4 x 3/4 | 4 x 1 | 4 x 1.1/2 | 4 x 2 | 4 x 2.1/2 | 4 x 3 | 4.1/2 x 1/2 | 5 x 1/4 | 5 x 5/16 | 5 x 3/8 | 5 x 1/2 | 5 x 5/8 | 5 x 3/4 | 5 x 1 | 5 x 1.1/2 | 5 x 2 | 5 x 3 | 6 x 1/8 | 6 x 3/16 | 6 x 1/4 | 6 x 3/8 | 6 x 1/2 | 6 x 5/8 | 6 x 3/4 | 6 x 1 | 6 x 1.1/2 | 6 x 2 | 6 x 3 | 6 x 4 | 7 x 1/4 | 7 x 1/2 | 7 x 1 | 8 x 1/4 | 8 x 3/8 | 8 x 1/2 | 8 x 5/8 | 8 x 3/4 | 8 x 1 | 8 x 1.1/2 | 8 x 2 | 9 x 1/2 | 9 x 3/4 | 9 x 1 | 10 x 1/4 | 10 x 3/8 | 10 x 1/2 | 10 x 1/2 | 10 x 5/8 | 10 x 3/4 | 10 x 1 | 10 x 1.1/2 | 10 x 2 | 12 x 1/4 | 12 x 3/8 | 12 x 1/2 | 12 x 5/8 | 12 x 3/4 | 12 x 1 | 14 x 1/2 |
| Size (mm) | 6 x 3 | 10 x 3 | 10 x 5 | 10 x 6 | 12 x 3 | 12 x 5 | 12 x 6 | 12 x 8 | 12 x 10 | 15 x 3 | 15 x 5 | 15 x 6 | 16 x 3 | 16 x 5 | 16 x 6 | 16 x 8 | 16 x 10 | 16 x 12 | 20 x 3 | 20 x 4 | 20 x 5 | 20 x 6 | 20 x 8 | 20 x 10 | 20 x 12 | 20 x 16 | 25 x 3 | 25 x 4 | 25 x 5 | 25 x 6 | 25 x 8 | 25 x 10 | 25 x 12 | 25 x 16 | 25 x 20 | 30 x 3 | 30 x 5 | 30 x 6 | 30 x 8 | 30 x 10 | 30 x 12 | 30 x 16 | 30 x 20 | 30 x 25 | 32 x 10 | 32 x 12 | 32 x 16 | 32 x 20 | 32 x 25 | 35 x 10 | 35 x 12 | 35 x 16 | 35 x 20 | 35 x 25 | 35 x 30 | 40 x 1.25 | 40 x 3 | 40 x 5 | 40 x 6 | 40 x 8 | 40 x 10 | 40 x 12 | 40 x 16 | 40 x 20 | 40 x 25 | 40 x 30 | 45 x 6 | 45 x 8 | 45 x 10 | 45 x 12 | 45 x 16 | 45 x 20 | 45 x 25 | 45 x 30 | 45 x 40 | 50 x 3 | 50 x 5 | 50 x 6 | 50 x 8 | 50 x 10 | 50 x 12 | 50 x 16 | 50 x 20 | 50 x 25 | 50 x 30 | 50 x 40 | 60 x 6 | 60 x 8 | 60 x 10 | 60 x 12 | 60 x 16 | 60 x 20 | 60 x 25 | 60 x 30 | 60 x 40 | 65 x 6 | 65 x 10 | 65 x 12 | 65 x 16 | 65 x 20 | 65 x 25 | 70 x 6 | 70 x 8 | 70 x 10 | 70 x 12 | 70 x 16 | 70 x 20 | 70 x 25 | 70 x 30 | 70 x 40 | 70 x 50 | 75 x 1.5 | 75 x 6 | 75 x 8 | 75 x 10 | 75 x 12 | 75 x 16 | 75 x 20 | 75 x 25 | 80 x 6 | 80 x 8 | 80 x 10 | 80 x 12 | 80 x 16 | 80 x 20 | 80 x 25 | 80 x 30 | 80 x 40 | 80 x 50 | 80 x 60 | 90 x 6 | 90 x 10 | 90 x 12 | 90 x 16 | 90 x 20 | 90 x 25 | 90 x 30 | 90 x 40 | 90 x 50 | 100 x 6 | 100 x 8 | 100 x 10 | 100 x 12 | 100 x 16 | 100 x 20 | 100 x 25 | 100 x 30 | 100 x 40 | 100 x 50 | 110 x 10 | 110 x 20 | 125 x 6 | 125 x 10 | 125 x 12 | 125 x 16 | 125 x 20 | 125 x 25 | 125 x 30 | 125 x 40 | 125 x 50 | 150 x 10 | 150 x 12 | 150 x 16 | 150 x 20 | 150 x 25 | 160 x 6 | 160 x 8 | 160 x 10 | 160 x 12 | 160 x 16 | 160 x 20 | 160 x 25 | 160 x 30 | 160 x 50 | 200 x 10 | 200 x 12 | 200 x 20 | 200 x 25 |
| Size (ins. sq) | 3/16 | 1/4 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1.1/4 | 1.1/2 | 1.3/4 | 2 | 2.1/4 | 2.1/2 | 3 | 3.1/2 | 4 | 4.1/2 | 5 | 6 |
| Size (mm sq) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 |
| Size (mm) | 16 x 16 x 3 | 20 x 20 x 3 | 25 x 25 x 3 | 25 x 25 x 5 | 30 x 30 x 3 | 32 x 32 x 4 | 32 x 32 x 5 | 32 x 32 x 6 | 40 x 40 x 3 | 40 x 40 x 4 | 40 x 40 x 5 | 40 x 40 x 6 | 50 x 50 x 6 |
| Half hard round edge | 040A10 |  | Bright cold rolled mild steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.08 / 0.13 |
| Mang | 0.30 / 0.50 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 040A10 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | Half hard round edge |
| GERMAN DIN | CK10 |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | 1311 |
| AMERICAN SAE | 1015 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.0301 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | C10 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10277-2 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 100 |
| WELDABILITY | Good |
| HARDENABILITY | Poor |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Cold formed components where surface finish, corners and bendability are important |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins.) | 3/8 x 1/8 | 1/2 x 3/32 | 1/2 x 1/8 | 5/8 x 1/8 | 3/4 x 1/8 | 3/4 x 3/16 | 1 x 1/8 | 1 x 3/16 | 1 x 1/4 |
BRIGHT MEDIUM CARBON STEELS
| BS970: 1955 | BS970: 1991 | COLOUR CODE | DESCRIPTION | ||||
| KEY STEEL - EN6 TYPE | BS 46 PART 1 1958 |  | Bright drawn. Imperial plus tols, metric minus tols | click to view details | |||
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | UPON REQUEST |
| Sil | UPON REQUEST |
| Mang | UPON REQUEST |
| Phos | UPON REQUEST |
| Sul | UPON REQUEST |
| Chr | UPON REQUEST |
| Moly | UPON REQUEST |
| Nick | UPON REQUEST |
| Lead | UPON REQUEST |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | BS 46 PART 1 1958 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | KEYSTEEL |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 95 |
| WELDABILITY | not applicable |
| HARDENABILITY | not applicable |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Keys for keyways |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. sq) | 3/16 | 1/4 | 5/16 | 3/8 | 7/16 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 |
| Size (mm sq) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 25 |
| Size (ins.) | 1/2 x 5/16 | 3/4 x 1/2 |
| Size (mm) | 8 x 7 | 10 x 8 | 12 x 8 | 14 x 9 | 16 x 10 | 18 x 11 | 20 x 12 |
| EN8D | 080A42 |  | Bright / black "40" carbon steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.40 / 0.45 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.40 |
| Mang | 0.70 / 0.90 |
| Phos | 0.05 max |
| Sul | 0.05 max |
| Chr | - |
| Moly | - |
| Nick | - |
| Lead | - |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 080A42 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN8D |
| GERMAN DIN | CK40 |
| FRENCH AFNOR | XC42 |
| SWEDISH SS | 1650 |
| AMERICAN SAE | 1040 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.1186 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | C40E |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10277-2 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 80 |
| WELDABILITY | Precaution may be required |
| HARDENABILITY | Small sizes suitable for induction hardening |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Medium tensile strength. Axles, shafts, spindles and studs |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1/4 | 1 | 1.1/4 | 1.1/2 | 1.3/4 | 2 | 2 | 2.1/4 | 2.3/8 | 2.1/2 | 3 | 3.1/4 | 3.1/2 | 3.3/4 | 4 | 4.1/4 | 4.1/2 | 4.3/4 | 5 | 5.1/2 | 6 |
| Size (mm. dia) | 30.00 | 45.00 | 50.00 | 55.00 | 60.00 | 75.00 | 80.00 | 90.00 | 100.00 | 115.00 | 120.00 | 130.00 | 140.00 | 150.00 | 155.00 | 160.00 | 170.00 | 190.00 | 200.00 | 220.00 | 230.00 | 240.00 | 250.00 | 255.00 | 260.00 | 270.00 | 280.00 | 300.00 | 320.00 | 330.00 |
| Size (ins. sq) | 3/16 | 1.1/4 | 1.1/2 | 2.1/2 | 3 |
| EN8DM | 212A42 |  | Bright drawn semi freecutting carbon steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.40 / 0.45 |
| Sil | 0.25 max |
| Mang | 1.00 / 1.30 |
| Phos | 0.06 max |
| Sul | 0.12 / 0.20 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 212A42 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN8DM |
| GERMAN DIN | 45S20 |
| FRENCH AFNOR | 35MF6 |
| SWEDISH SS | 1957 |
| AMERICAN SAE | 1141 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.0764 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | 36SMn14 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10277-3 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 100 |
| WELDABILITY | Not recommended |
| HARDENABILITY | Small sizes suitable for induction hardening |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | As EN8D, but more suitable for repetition machining |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1/4 | 5/16 | 3/8 | 7/16 | 1/2 | 9/16 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1.1/8 | 1.1/4 | 1.3/8 | 1.1/2 | 1.5/8 | 1.3/4 | 2 | 2.1/8 | 2.1/4 | 2.3/8 | 2.1/2 | 2.5/8 | 2.3/4 | 3 | 3.1/4 |
| Size (mm. dia) | 10.00 | 12.00 | 15.00 | 16.00 | 19.00 | 20.00 | 25.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 35.00 | 40.00 | 42.00 | 45.00 | 50.00 | 54.00 | 55.00 | 60.00 | 65.00 | 70.00 | 75.00 | 80.00 |
| Size (ins. A/F) | 0.750 | 0.875 | 1.125 | 1.500 |
| Size (mm A/F) | 10 | 17 | 19 |
| EN9 | 070M55 |  | Bright / black "55" carbon steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.50 / 0.60 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.40 |
| Mang | 0.50 / 0.90 |
| Phos | 0.05 max |
| Sul | 0.05 max |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 070M55 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN9 |
| GERMAN DIN | CF53 |
| FRENCH AFNOR | CX55 |
| SWEDISH SS | 1674 |
| AMERICAN SAE | 1055 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.1203 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | C55E |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10083-1 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 55 |
| WELDABILITY | Seek advice |
| HARDENABILITY | Small sizes suitable for induction hardening |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Higher medium tensile strength with good wear resisting properties. cams, gears and sprockets |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 5/8 | 3/4 |
| EN14A | 150M19 |  | Black carbon manganese steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.15 / 0.23 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.40 |
| Mang | 1.30 / 1.70 |
| Phos | 0.05 max |
| Sul | 0.05 max |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 150M19 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN14A |
| GERMAN DIN | ST52-3 |
| FRENCH AFNOR | 20M5 |
| SWEDISH SS | 2172 |
| AMERICAN SAE | 1524 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.1170 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | 28Mn6 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10083-1 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 70 |
| WELDABILITY | Pre-heat for arc welding |
| HARDENABILITY | Poor |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Bolts, fulcrum shafts |
| SIZES. |
| Size (mm. dia) | 110.00 | 130.00 |
| EN32M | 210M15 |  | Bright drawn semi freecutting case hardening steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.12 / 0.18 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.40 |
| Mang | 0.90 / 1.30 |
| Phos | 0.05 max |
| Sul | 0.10 / 0.10 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 210M15 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN32M |
| GERMAN DIN | 15S20 |
| FRENCH AFNOR | 35MF4 |
| SWEDISH SS | 1922 |
| AMERICAN SAE | 1117 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.0725 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | 15SMn13 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10277-3 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 130 |
| WELDABILITY | Not recommended |
| HARDENABILITY | Low strength case hardening |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Light gears, spindles and worms |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 3/8 | 7/16 | 1/2 | 9/16 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1.1/8 | 1.1/4 | 1.3/8 | 1.1/2 | 1.5/8 | 1.3/4 | 1.7/8 | 3 |
| Size (mm. dia) | 10.00 | 12.00 | 16.00 | 19.00 | 20.00 | 25.00 | 30.00 | 35.00 | 40.00 | 50.00 | 54.00 | 60.00 |
DIRECT HARDENING STEELS
| BS970: 1955 | BS970: 1991 | COLOUR CODE | DESCRIPTION | ||||
| EN16T | 605M36T |  | Bright / black manganese molybdenum steel | click to view details | |||
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.32 / 0.40 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.40 |
| Mang | 1.30 / 1.70 |
| Phos | 0.035 max |
| Sul | 0.040 max |
| Moly | 0.22 / 0.30 |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Tensile Strength N/MM2 Min Rm | 850 / 1000 |
| Yield Stress N/MM2 Min Rm | 700 |
| Elongation A Min % on 5.65√SO | 9 |
| Izod Min | 54 |
| Kcv Min | - |
| Proof Stress 0.2% N/MM2 Min | 680 |
| Brinell Hardness | 248 / 302 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 605M36T |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN16T |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 45 |
| WELDABILITY | Pre / post heat precaution required |
| HARDENABILITY | High strength up to 39mm dia |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Good mechanical properties, ductility and shock resistance. crankshafts, conrods and shafts |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 3/8 | 1/2 | 0.556 | 3/4 | 1 | 1.7/8 | 2 | 2.1/4 | 2.3/8 | 2.1/2 | 2.3/4 | 3 |
| Size (mm. dia) | 19.00 | 85.00 | 90.00 | 100.00 | 115.00 | 160.00 | 165.00 |
| Size (ins. A/F) | 0.750 |
| Size (mm A/F) | 50 |
| EN16MT | 606M36T |  | Bright drawn semi freecutting manganese molybdenum steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.32 / 0.40 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.40 |
| Mang | 1.30 / 1.70 |
| Phos | 0.035 max |
| Sul | 0.15 / 0.25 |
| Moly | 0.22 / 0.30 |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Tensile Strength N/MM2 Min Rm | 850 / 1000 |
| Yield Stress N/MM2 Min Rm | 700 |
| Elongation A Min % on 5.65√SO | 8 |
| Izod Min | 40 |
| Kcv Min | - |
| Proof Stress 0.2% N/MM2 Min | 680 |
| Brinell Hardness | 248 / 302 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 606M36T |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN16MT |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 90 |
| WELDABILITY | Not recommended |
| HARDENABILITY | High strength up to 30mm dia |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | As EN16T, but more suitable for repetition machining |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1.1/8 | 1.1/4 | 1.3/8 | 1.1/2 | 1.3/4 | 1.7/8 | 2 | 2.1/2 |
| Size (mm. dia) | 10.00 | 12.00 | 16.00 | 19.00 | 20.00 | 25.00 | 30.00 | 40.00 | 45.00 | 50.00 |
| EN19T | 709M40T |  | Bright / black 1% chromium molybdenum steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.36 / 0.44 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.40 |
| Mang | 0.70 /1.00 |
| Phos | 0.035 max |
| Sul | 0.040 max |
| Chr | 0.90 / 1.20 |
| Moly | 0.25 / 0.35 |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Tensile Strength N/MM2 Min Rm | 850 / 1000 |
| Yield Stress N/MM2 Min Rm | 700 |
| Elongation A Min % on 5.65√SO | 9 |
| Izod Min | 54 |
| Kcv Min | - |
| Proof Stress 0.2% N/MM2 Min | 680 |
| Brinell Hardness | 248 / 302 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 709M40T |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN19T |
| GERMAN DIN | 42CrMo4 |
| FRENCH AFNOR | 42CD4 |
| SWEDISH SS | 2244 |
| AMERICAN SAE | 4140 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.7225 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | 42CrMo4 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10277-5 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 40 |
| WELDABILITY | Pre / post head precaution required |
| HARDENABILITY | High strength up to 60mm dia |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Good tensile, ductility and shock resistance. Can be induction hardened to give resistance to wear |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1.1/8 | 1.1/4 | 1.3/8 | 1.1/2 | 1.5/8 | 1.3/4 | 2 | 2.1/4 | 2.1/2 | 3 |
| Size (mm. dia) | 10.00 | 45.00 | 50.00 | 60.00 |
| EN24T | 817M40T |  | Bright / black 1.1/2% nickel chromium molybdenum steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.36 / .044 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.40 |
| Mang | 0.45 / 0.70 |
| Phos | 0.035 max |
| Sul | 0.040 max |
| Chr | 1.00 / 1.40 |
| Moly | 0.20 / 0.35 |
| Nick | 1.30 / 1.70 |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Tensile Strength N/MM2 Min Rm | 850 / 1000 |
| Yield Stress N/MM2 Min Rm | 700 |
| Elongation A Min % on 5.65√SO | 9 |
| Izod Min | 54 |
| Kcv Min | - |
| Proof Stress 0.2% N/MM2 Min | 680 |
| Brinell Hardness | 248 / 302 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 817M40T |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN24T |
| GERMAN DIN | 34NiCrMo6 |
| FRENCH AFNOR | 35NCD6 |
| SWEDISH SS | 2541 |
| AMERICAN SAE | 4340 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.6582 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | 34CrNiMo6 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10277-5 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 40 |
| WELDABILITY | Pre / post heat precaution required |
| HARDENABILITY | High strength up to 100mm dia |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Popular direct hardening steel with good tensile, ductility, shock and wear resistance properties |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 3/8 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1.1/8 | 1.1/4 | 1.3/8 | 1.1/2 | 1.5/8 | 1.3/4 | 1.7/8 | 2 | 2.1/4 | 2.1/2 | 2.3/4 | 3 |
| Size (mm. dia) | 16.00 | 20.00 | 25.00 | 30.00 | 40.00 | 50.00 | 60.00 | 65.00 | 80.00 | 90.00 | 95.00 | 100.00 | 105.00 | 110.00 | 120.00 | 130.00 | 140.00 | 150.00 | 160.00 | 170.00 | 180.00 | 190.00 | 200.00 | 205.00 | 220.00 | 240.00 | 250.00 | 260.00 | 305.00 |
| EN24 ANNEALED | 817M40 ANNEALED |  | Bright drawn 1.1/2% nickel chromium molybdenum steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.36 / .044 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.40 |
| Mang | 0.45 / 0.70 |
| Phos | 0.035 max |
| Sul | 0.040 max |
| Chr | 1.00 / 1.40 |
| Moly | 0.20 / 0.35 |
| Nick | 1.30 / 1.70 |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Tensile Strength N/MM2 Min Rm | |
| Yield Stress N/MM2 Min Rm | |
| Elongation A Min % on 5.65√SO | |
| Izod Min | |
| Kcv Min | |
| Proof Stress 0.2% N/MM2 Min | |
| Brinell Hardness | 277 max |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 817M40 ANNEALED |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN24 ANNEALED |
| GERMAN DIN | 34NiCrMo6 |
| FRENCH AFNOR | 35NCD6 |
| SWEDISH SS | 2541 |
| AMERICAN SAE | 4340 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.6582 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | 34CrNiMo6 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10277-5 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 50 |
| WELDABILITY | Pre / post heat precaution required |
| HARDENABILITY | High strength up to 100mm dia |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Max h/b 277 enabling good machineability prior to direct hardening |
| SIZES. |
| Size (mm. dia) | 10.00 | 13.00 | 16.00 | 20.00 | 25.00 | 30.00 | 35.00 | 40.00 | 45.00 | 50.00 | 60.00 | 75.00 |
| Size (ins.) | 0.984 x 0.394 | 2.1/2 x 2 | 3 x 1.1/4 | 3 x 1.1/2 |
| Size (mm) | 25 x 10 |
| EN30B | 835M30 |  | Black 4.1/4% nickel chromium (with/without) molybenum steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.26 / 0.34 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.35 |
| Mang | 0.45 / 0.70 |
| Phos | 0.025 max |
| Sul | 0.025 max |
| Chr | 1.10 / 1.40 |
| Moly | 0.20 / 0.35 |
| Nick | 3.90 / 4.30 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 835M30 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN30B |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.6773 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | 36CrNiMo16 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10083-1 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 40 |
| WELDABILITY | Seek advice |
| HARDENABILITY | Air hardening up to 60mm dia |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Chisels and hammers |
| SIZES. |
| EN31 | 535A99 |  | Bright 1% carbon chromium steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.95 / 1.10 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.35 |
| Mang | 0.40 / 0.70 |
| Phos | 0.040 max |
| Sul | 0.050 max |
| Chr | 1.20 / 1.60 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 535A99 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN31 |
| GERMAN DIN | 100CR6 |
| FRENCH AFNOR | 100C6 |
| SWEDISH SS | 2258 |
| AMERICAN SAE | 52100 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 40 |
| WELDABILITY | Seek advice |
| HARDENABILITY | |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Machined components subject to abrasive wear & high surface loading. Ball and roller bearings |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1/4 | 1 |
| EN40BT | 722M24T |  | Black 3% chromium molybdenum nitriding steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.20 / 0.28 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.40 |
| Mang | 0.45 / 0.70 |
| Phos | 0.035 max |
| Sul | 0.040 max |
| Chr | 3.00 / 3.50 |
| Moly | 0.46 / 0.65 |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Tensile Strength N/MM2 Min Rm | 850 / 1000 |
| Yield Stress N/MM2 Min Rm | 700 |
| Elongation A Min % on 5.65√SO | 9 |
| Izod Min | 54 |
| Kcv Min | - |
| Proof Stress 0.2% N/MM2 Min | 680 |
| Brinell Hardness | 248 / 302 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 722M24T |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN40BT |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 35 |
| WELDABILITY | Not recommended |
| HARDENABILITY | Medium strength nitriding |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | After hardening produces very hard resistant case & core strength 55/65 t/sq". Shackle pins & ball joints |
| SIZES. |
| Size (mm. dia) | 25.00 | 32.00 | 40.00 | 51.00 | 65.00 | 80.00 | 90.00 | 105.00 | 190.00 |
CASE HARDENING STEELS
| BS970: 1955 | BS970: 1991 | COLOUR CODE | DESCRIPTION | ||||
| EN34 | 665M17 |  | Black 2% low carbon nickel molybdenum case hardening steel | click to view details | |||
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.14 / 0.20 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.40 |
| Mang | 0.35 / 0.75 |
| Moly | 0.20 / 0.30 |
| Nick | 1.50 / 2.00 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 665M17 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN34 |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | 4615 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 75 |
| WELDABILITY | Satisfactory |
| HARDENABILITY | Medium strength case hardening |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | After hardening produces good case & core strength around 45 t/sq". Transmission parts |
| SIZES. |
| EN36B | 655M13 |  | Bright / black 3% nickel chromium case hardening steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.10 / 0.16 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.40 |
| Mang | 0.35 / 0.60 |
| Chr | 0.70 / 1.00 |
| Nick | 3.00 / 3.75 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 655M13 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN36B |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | 3415 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | 15NiCr13 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10277-4 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 65 |
| WELDABILITY | Satisfactory |
| HARDENABILITY | High strength case hardening |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Nickel & chrome permits deep hardening & a very tough core after hardening. Heavy duty gears & camshafts |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1.1/8 | 1.1/4 | 1.3/8 | 1.1/2 | 1.5/8 | 1.3/4 | 2 | 2.1/4 | 2.1/2 | 2.3/4 | 3 |
| Size (mm. dia) | 90.00 | 100.00 | 110.00 | 120.00 | 125.00 | 130.00 | 140.00 | 150.00 | 160.00 | 170.00 | 180.00 | 190.00 | 200.00 | 220.00 | 240.00 | 260.00 |
| EN39B | 835M15 |  | Bright / black 4.1/4% nickel chromium case hardening steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.12 / 0.18 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.40 |
| Mang | 0.25 / 0.50 |
| Chr | 1.00 / 1.40 |
| Moly | 0.15 / 0.35 |
| Nick | 3.90 / 4.30 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 835M15 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN39B |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 60 |
| WELDABILITY | Pre / post heat precaution required |
| HARDENABILITY | High strength case hardening |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | As EN36B but tougher |
| SIZES. |
| EN41B | 905M39 |  | Black 1.1/2% chromium aluminium molybdenum nitriding steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.35 / 0.43 |
| Mang | 0.40 / 0.65 |
| Phos | 0.025 max |
| Sul | 0.025 max |
| Chr | 1.40 / 1.80 |
| Moly | 0.15 / 0.25 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 905M39 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN41B |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 45 |
| WELDABILITY | Not recommended |
| HARDENABILITY | Medium strength nitriding |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Rollers, ball joints and shackle pins |
| SIZES. |
| EN351 | 635M15 |  | Bright / black 3/4% nickel chromium case hardening steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.12 / 0.18 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.40 |
| Mang | 0.60 / 0.90 |
| Chr | 0.40 / 0.80 |
| Nick | 0.70 / 1.10 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 635M15 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN351 |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | 16NiCrS4 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10277-4 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 80 |
| WELDABILITY | Pre / post heat precaution required |
| HARDENABILITY | Low alloy case hardening |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | After hardening produces a hard wear resistant core & case strength around 50 t/sq". Levers & shafts. |
| SIZES. |
| Size (mm. dia) | 26.00 |
| EN352 | 637M17 |  | Bright / black 1% nickel chromium case hardening steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.14 / 0.20 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.40 |
| Mang | 0.60 / 0.90 |
| Chr | 0.60 / 1.00 |
| Nick | 0.85 / 1.25 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 637M17 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN352 |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | 20NC6 |
| SWEDISH SS | 2512 |
| AMERICAN SAE | 3120 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 75 |
| WELDABILITY | Pre / post heat precaution required |
| HARDENABILITY | Low alloy case hardening |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | As EN351 but higher strength. pinions, layshafts, and camshafts |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1.329 |
| EN353 | 815M17 |  | Bright / black 1.1/4% nickel chromium case hardening steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.14 / 0.20 |
| Sil | 0.10 / 0.40 |
| Mang | 0.60 / 0.90 |
| Chr | 0.80 / 1.20 |
| Moly | 0.10 / 0.20 |
| Nick | 1.20 /1.70 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 815M17 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN353 |
| GERMAN DIN | 20NiCrMo5 |
| FRENCH AFNOR | 20NCD5 |
| SWEDISH SS | 2523 |
| AMERICAN SAE | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | 17NiCrMoS6-4 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10277-4 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 75 |
| WELDABILITY | Pre / post heat precaution required |
| HARDENABILITY | Low alloy case hardening |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | As EN352 but higher strength. Shafts, pinions, and clutch plates |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1.5/16 |
STAINLESS STEELS
| EN 10088-3 | BS970: 1991 | COLOUR CODE | DESCRIPTION | ||||
| European No. 1.4305 | 303S31 |  | Austenitic freecutting stainless steel | click to view details | |||
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.120 max |
| Sil | 1.00 max |
| Mang | 2.00 max |
| Phos | 0.060 max |
| Sul | 0.15 / 0.35 |
| Chr | 17.0 / 19.0 |
| Moly | 1.00 max |
| Nick | 8.0 / 10.0 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 303S31 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.4305 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | X10CrNiS18-9 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10088-3 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 85 |
| WELDABILITY | Mild corroding conditions only |
| HARDENABILITY | Not applicable |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | General purpose freecutting stainless steel |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1/8 | 3/16 | 1/4 | 5/16 | 3/8 | 7/16 | 1/2 | 9/16 | 5/8 | 11/16 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1.1/8 | 1.1/4 | 1.3/8 | 1.1/2 | 1.5/8 | 1.3/4 | 1.7/8 | 2 | 2.1/8 | 2.1/4 | 2.1/2 | 2.3/4 | 3 | 3.1/2 | 3.3/4 | 4 | 4.1/4 | 4.1/2 | 4.3/4 | 5 | 5.1/4 | 5.1/2 | 5.3/4 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Size (mm. dia) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 50 | 60 |
| .218 | .248 | .312 | .375 | .437 | .500 | .625 | .750 | .820 | .875 | .920 | 1.000 |
| 8 | 10 | 12 |
| European No. 1.4307 | 304S11 |  | Austenitic stainless steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.030 max |
| Sil | 1.00 max |
| Mang | 2.00 max |
| Phos | 0.045 max |
| Sul | 0.030 max |
| Chr | 17.0 / 19.0 |
| Nick | 9.0 / 12.0 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 304S11 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.4307 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | X2CrNi18-9 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10088-3 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 65 |
| WELDABILITY | Good |
| HARDENABILITY | Not appllicable |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Fully resistant to weld decay. Domestic, dairy and decorative applications |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1/4 | 3/8 | 7/16 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1.1/4 | 1.1/2 | 1.5/8 | 2 | 2.1/8 | 2.1/4 |
| Size (mm. dia) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 40 | 50 |
| European No. 1.4404 | 316S11 |  | Austenitic stainless steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.030 max |
| Sil | 1.00 max |
| Mang | 2.00 max |
| Phos | 0.045 max |
| Sul | 0.030 max |
| Chr | 16.5 / 18.5 |
| Moly | 2.00 / 2.50 |
| Nick | 11.0 / 14.0 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 316S11 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.4404 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | X2CrNiMo17 13-2 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10088-3 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 60 |
| WELDABILITY | Good |
| HARDENABILITY | Not applicable |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Fully resistant to weld decay. Acid resisting and suitable for food, marine & medical purposes. |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1/4 | 3/8 | 7/16 | 1/2 | 9/16 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1.1/8 | 1.1/4 | 1.3/8 | 1.1/2 | 1.3/4 | 2 | 2.1/8 | 2.1/4 | 2.1/2 | 2.3/4 | 3 | 3.1/2 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Size (mm. dia) | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 40 | 50 |
| 5 | 7 |
| European No. 1.4005 | 416S21 |  | Martensitic freecutting stainless steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.09 / 0.15 |
| Sil | 1.00 max |
| Mang | 1.50 max |
| Phos | 0.060 max |
| Sul | 0.15 / 0.35 |
| Chr | 11.5 / 13.5 |
| Moly | 0.60 max |
| Nick | 1.00 max |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 416S21 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.4005 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | X12CrS13 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN10088-3 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 130 |
| WELDABILITY | Not recommended |
| HARDENABILITY | Not applicable |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Used in mildy corrosive conditions. General engineering applications |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1/4 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 9/16 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1.1/4 | 1.1/2 |
| Size (mm. dia) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 25 |
TOOL STEELS
| BS 4659 | COLOUR CODE | DESCRIPTION | |||||
| GRADE O1 | BO1 |  | Non shrinking oil hardening tool steel | click to view details | |||
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.85 / 1.40 |
| Sil | 0.40 max |
| Mang | 1.10 / 1.35 |
| Phos | 0.035 max |
| Sul | 0.035 max |
| Chr | 0.40 /0.60 |
| Van | 0.25 max |
| Tung | 0.40 / 0.60 |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Tensile Strength N/MM2 Min Rm | |
| Yield Stress N/MM2 Min Rm | |
| Elongation A Min % on 5.65√SO | |
| Izod Min | |
| Kcv Min | |
| Proof Stress 0.2% N/MM2 Min | |
| Brinell Hardness | ann'd 229max |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BS 4659 | GRADE O1 |
| BS 4659 | BO1 |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | 90MCW5 |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | O1 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.2510 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | 100MnCrW4 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 90 |
| WELDABILITY | Not recommended |
| HARDENABILITY | Good |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | General purpose tool steel. Tough hard and economical. Press tool punches, moulding dies |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1/2 | 3/4 | 1 | 1.1/4 | 1.1/2 | 1.3/4 | 2 | 2.1/2 | 3 | 3.1/2 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Size (ins.) | 2 x 1 | 2 x 1.1/2 | 3 x 1 | 3 x 2 | 4 x 1 | 4 x 1.1/4 | 4 x 1.1/2 | 4 x 2 | 4 x 3 | 6 x 1 | 6 x 1.1/4 | 6 x 1.1/2 | 6 x 2 | 8 x 3/4 | 8 x 1 | 10 x 2 |
| Size (ins. sq) | 1.1/2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| GRADE D2 | BD2 |  | High carbon & chromium non distorting tool steel | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 1.40 / 1.60 |
| Sil | 0.60 max |
| Mang | 0.60 max |
| Phos | 0.035 max |
| Sul | 0.035 max |
| Chr | 11.5 / 12.5 |
| Moly | 0.70 / 1.20 |
| Van | 0.25 / 1.00 |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Tensile Strength N/MM2 Min Rm | |
| Yield Stress N/MM2 Min Rm | |
| Elongation A Min % on 5.65√SO | |
| Izod Min | |
| Kcv Min | |
| Proof Stress 0.2% N/MM2 Min | |
| Brinell Hardness | ann'd 255max |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BS 4659 | GRADE D2 |
| BS 4659 | BD2 |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | Z160CDV12 |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | D2 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.2379 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | X155CrVMo12-1 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 35 |
| WELDABILITY | Not recommended |
| HARDENABILITY | Excellent |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | Good wear resistance tool steel and fairly tough |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1 | 1.1/4 | 1.1/2 | 2 | 2.1/2 | 3 |
| Size (ins.) | 2 x 1 | 4 x 1 | 4 x 1.1/4 | 4 x 1.1/2 | 5 x 2 | 6 x 1.1/2 | 8 x 1.1/2 | 8 x 2 | 10 x 1.1/2 | 10 x 2 |
ALUMINIUM
| BS EN 573-3 | COLOUR CODE | DESCRIPTION | |||||
| HE 30 | 6082-T6 |  | General purpose Aluminium | click to view details | |||
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Sil | 0.70 / 1.30 |
| Iron | 0.50 max |
| Cu | 0.10 max |
| Mang | 0.40 / 1.00 |
| Mg | 0.60 / 1.20 |
| Chr | 0.25 max |
| Zn | 0.20 max |
| Ti | 0.10 max |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BS | HE 30 |
| BS EN 573-3 | 6082-T6 |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | 6082 |
| AMERICAN SAE | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | ALSi1MgMn |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | EN-AW-6082 |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 250 |
| WELDABILITY | Good |
| HARDENABILITY | Not applicable |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | A good allround general purpose aluminium |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1/4 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1.1/8 | 1.1/4 | 1.3/8 | 1.1/2 | 1.5/8 | 1.3/4 | 2 | 2.1/4 | 2.1/2 | 2.3/4 | 3 | 3.1/4 | 3.1/2 | 4 | 4.1/2 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Size (ins.) | 1/2 x 1/4 | 3/4 x 1/4 | 3/4 x 1/2 | 1 x 1/4 | 1 x 3/8 | 1 x 1/2 | 1 x 3/4 | 1.1/4 x 1/4 | 1.1/4 x 1/2 | 1.1/2 x 1/4 | 1.1/2 x 1/2 | 1.1/2 x 3/4 | 1.1/2 x 1 | 2 x 1/4 | 2 x 1/2 | 2 x 3/4 | 2 x 1 | 2 x 1.1/2 | 2.1/2 x 1/2 | 2.1/2 x 1 | 2.1/2 x 2 | 3 x 1/4 | 3 x 1/2 | 3 x 3/4 | 3 x 1 | 3 x 1.1/2 | 3 x 2 | 3.1/2 x 5/8 | 4 x 1/2 | 4 x 3/4 | 4 x 1 | 4 x 1.1/2 | 4 x 2 | 5 x 1/2 | 6 x 1/2 | 6 x 1 |
| Size (ins. sq) | 1/2 | 3/4 | 1 | 1.1/4 | 1.1/2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| FC 1 | 2011 |  | Freecutting Aluminium | click to view details |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Sil | 0.40 max |
| Iron | 0.70 max |
| Cu | 5.00 / 6.00 |
| Mang | - |
| Mg | - |
| Chr | - |
| Zn | 0.30 max |
| Ti | - |
| Lead | 0.20 / 0.60 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BS | FC 1 |
| BS EN 573-3 | 2011 |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | FC1 |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | A92011 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 3.1655 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | ALCu6BiPb |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 400 |
| WELDABILITY | Not recommended |
| HARDENABILITY | Not applicable |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | High performance free machining aluminum for repetition parts with superior tool life |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 1.1/4 |
BRASS
| BS EN 12164 CW 614N | COLOUR CODE | DESCRIPTION | |||||
| CZ121 PB3 |  | Free machining Brass | click to view details | ||||
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Cu | 56.50 / 58.50 |
| Lead | 2.50 / 3.50 |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BS EN 12164 CW 614N | CZ121 PB3 |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | 38500 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | CuZn39Pb3 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | 450 |
| WELDABILITY | Not recommended |
| HARDENABILITY | Not applicable |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | High speed free machining brass of the highest quality & consistency designed to minimise production costs |
| SIZES. |
| Size (ins. dia) | 3/16 | 1/4 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1.1/8 | 1.1/4 | 1.3/8 | 1.1/2 | 1.3/4 | 2 |
BRIGHT MILD STEEL SHEET
| BS EN 10130:1999 | COLOUR CODE | DESCRIPTION | |||||
| DCO1 | CR4 |  | Bright Mild Steel Sheet | click to view details | |||
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Car | 0.12 |
| Sil | 0.45 |
| Mang | 0.60 |
| Phos | 0.045 |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Tensile Strength N/MM2 Min Rm | 270 / 410 |
| Yield Stress N/MM2 Min Rm | 280 |
| Elongation A Min % on 5.65√SO | 28 |
| Izod Min | |
| Kcv Min | |
| Proof Stress 0.2% N/MM2 Min | |
| Brinell Hardness | |
| INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATION COMPARISON | |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | CR4 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | |
| GERMAN DIN | |
| FRENCH AFNOR | |
| SWEDISH SS | |
| AMERICAN SAE | |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NO. | 1.0330 |
| EUROPEAN STEEL NAME | DC01 |
| EUROPEAN STANDARD | |
| QUICK VIEW SYSTEM | |
| MACHINEABILITY | |
| WELDABILITY | |
| HARDENABILITY | |
| SELECTION GUIDE AND USAGE EXAMPLES | |
| SIZES. |
| Size (mm) | 2000 x 1000 x 0.8 | 2000 x 1000 x 1.0 | 2000 x 1000 x 1.2 | 2000 x 1000 x 1.5 | 2000 x 1000 x 2.0 | 2000 x 1000 x 3.0 |
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