EN8 is an unalloyed medium carbon steel that is used in applications where better properties than mild steel are required but where the costs do not justify the purchase of a steel alloy.

POPULAR STEEL GRADE

EN8 can be heat treated to provide a good surface hardness and moderate wear resistance by flame or induction hardening processes. From the automotive trade to wider general engineering applications, EN8 is a popular steel in the industry.

SUITABILITY

EN8 engineering steel is an unalloyed carbon steel with reasonable tensile strength. It can be flame or induction-hardened and is a readily machinable material. When heat treated, EN8 offers moderate wear resistance.

Key features
• Unalloyed medium carbon steel
• Reasonable tensile strength
• Can be flame or induction-hardened
• Readily machinable
• Moderate wear resistance if heat-treated

Machinability
Good

Weldability
Heat treatment is required if over 18mm to prevent cracking.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Dimensions: 10mm to 110mm x 2000-2300mm x 3000-5800mm

Finish: Hot Rolled + Black Surface + UT C/c

Disclaimer
The information and data presented herein are typical or average values and are not a guarantee of maximum or minimum values. Applications specifically suggested for material described herein are made solely for the purpose of illustration to enable the reader to make his own evaluation and are not intended as warranties, either express or implied, of fitness for these or other purposes. There is no representation that the recipient of this literature will receive updated editions as they become available.