EN8 Carbon Steel For Engineering Applications
TSI Metals supplies EN8 steel for engineering and industrial applications requiring a practical balance of strength, ductility, machinability and moderate wear resistance. EN8 is widely used for mechanical components where dependable material performance and ease of machining are important.
It is commonly considered for shafts, axles, spindles, gears, bolts, studs, crankshafts, steering components, couplings, pins, keys, cams and rollers. screencapture-lajpatraisteels-a…
Key Properties
| Parameter | EN8 |
|---|---|
| Material Type | Medium Carbon Steel |
| Grade | EN8 |
| Application | Engineering & Mechanical Components |
| Key Characteristics | Strength, Ductility & Machinability |
| Available Forms | Round Bars, Squares |
| Supply Condition | As-Rolled / Normalized |
| Heat Treatment | Hardened & Tempered on Request |
| Cutting | Horizontal, Vertical & Lateral Bandsaw |
| Element | Typical Range / Limit |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 0.35–0.45% |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.60–1.00% |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.05–0.35% |
| Chromium | — |
| Molybdenum | — |
| Nickel | — |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.06% Max |
| Sulphur (S) | 0.06% Max |
Where EN8 Steel Is Used
EN8 is suitable for a wide range of mechanical and engineering components.
Shafts & Spindles
Used for shafts, spindles and rotating components requiring strength and reliable mechanical performance.
Gears & Mechanical Components
Suitable for selected gears and general mechanical components where strength and machinability are important.
Crankshafts & Steering Components
Used in components subjected to mechanical loads and repeated service conditions.
Pins, Keys & Couplings
Suitable for mechanical connection and transmission components.
Cams & Rollers
Used for selected cams, rollers and other wear-related engineering components.
Bolts & Studs
Suitable for general engineering fasteners and load-bearing components.
Heat Treatment & Performance
EN8 can be supplied in different conditions depending on the intended application and manufacturing requirement.
Normalized — Helps provide a suitable balance of strength and machinability.
Hardened & Tempered — Can provide improved hardness and mechanical performance where required.
Stress Relief — Appropriate stress-relieving practices may be considered after welding to help manage residual stresses.
Heat-treatment parameters should be selected according to section size, application, and applicable specification.
Available Supply Options
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