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BS 970:1955 EN8A Steel — Specifications & Listings

BS 970:1955Medium carbon steel, variant of EN8

Forms: Round Bar Category: Carbon Steel
Grade Details
GradeBS 970:1955 EN8A
StandardBS 970:1955
DescriptionMedium carbon steel, variant of EN8
ApplicationsShafts, axles, gears, studs
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Grade Standard Region
C40 DIN Germany
AISI 1040 SAE USA
S40C JIS Japan
IS1875 C40 IS India
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.

Active BS 970:1955 EN8A Listings on M-EX

BS 970:1955 EN8A Round Bar
8.400 MT
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BS 970:1955 EN8A Round Bar
6.300 MT
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BS 970:1955 EN8A Round Bar
4.800 MT
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