BS 970:1955 EN8A Steel — Specifications & Listings
BS 970:1955
Medium carbon steel, variant of EN8
Grade Details
| Grade | BS 970:1955 EN8A |
| Standard | BS 970:1955 |
| Description | Medium carbon steel, variant of EN8 |
| Applications | Shafts, axles, gears, studs |
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Chemical Composition (%)
| C |
Mn |
Si |
S |
P |
| 0.36–0.44 |
0.60–1.00 |
0.10–0.40 |
≤0.050 |
≤0.050 |
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength |
540–700 MPa |
| Yield Strength |
≥275 MPa |
| Elongation |
≥16% |
| Hardness |
152–207 HB |
Typical Available Sizes
| Round Bar |
10mm–250mm dia |
| Flat Bar |
16×5mm–150×40mm |
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.
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