Sayed Steel, a trusted name in Safat, Kuwait, offers the exceptional strength of Carbon Steel EN-42 Bars. Known for reliability and precision, we provide high-quality materials for a wide range of demanding industrial applications. Our commitment is to be your go-to partner, ensuring you receive not just a product, but a solution that empowers your projects. When you choose Sayed Steel, you are selecting durability and a partnership dedicated to supporting Kuwait’s industrial growth.
The EN-42 grade is a carbon steel defined by its specific composition, primarily consisting of iron with a controlled amount of carbon. This particular blend gives the steel excellent toughness and the ability to be hardened through heat treatment processes. After proper hardening and tempering, it achieves good wear resistance and can withstand significant stress, making it a reliable choice for components that need to endure demanding conditions. Its mechanical properties can be finely tuned to meet specific needs.
| Dimensions | EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI |
| Round Bars | 3.0 – 50.8 mm, Over 50.8 – 300mm |
| Rectangular Bars | 6.35 x 12.7mm,6.35 x 25.4mm,12.7 x 25.4mm |
| Hex Bars | AF5.8mm–17mm |
| Square Bars | AF2mm – 14mm, AF6.35mm,9.5mm,12.7mm, 15.98mm,19.0mm, 25.4mm |
| Flat Bars | 1/2” to 10” in thickness range of 2mm to 150mm, |
| Finish | Bright, Polish & Black |
| Length | 1 to 6 Meters, Custom Cut Lengths |
| Form | Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc. |
Grade | Chemical composition %: | |||||||
| C | Si | Mn | S | P | Cr | Ni | Cu | |
| En42 | 0.17-0.24 | 0.17-0.37 | 0.7-1.00 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.25 | ≤0.25 | ≤0.25 |
| Chemical Composition | Application | |||||||||
| C | Si | Mn | P≤ | S≤ | CU≤ | Cr | Ni | Mo | V | |
| 0.43-0.49 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.60-0.90 | 0.03 | 0.035 | machine structural use, hand tools | |||||
| 0.53-0.59 | 0.17-0.37 | 0.50-0.80 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.2 | 0.25 | 0.3 | hand tools | ||
| 0.57-0.63 | 0.17-0.37 | 0.50-0.80 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.2 | 0.25 | 0.3 | hand tools | ||
| 0.13-0.18 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.60-0. | ||||||||
ULTIMATE TENSILE STRENGTH, S. (MPA) | 621 |
|---|---|
Modulus of elasticity, E (Gpa) | 204 |
Fatigue strength coefficient, of (Mpa) | 948 |
Fatigue strength exponent, b | -0.092 |
Fatigue ductility coeffient ,ef | 0.26 |
Fatigue ductility exponent,c | -0.445 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| Size Table in MM | Chucked true to Outside Dia in MM | Chucked true to Inside Dia in MM and Inch | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outside Dia, Milimeter | Inside Dia, Milimeter | Maximum Outside Dia, Milimeter | Minimum. Inside Dia, Milimeter | Maximum Outside Dia, Inches. | Minimum. Inside Dia, Inches | Maximum Outside Dia, Milimeter | Minimum. Inside Dia, Milimeter | Maximum Outside Dia, Inches | Minimum. Inside Dia, Inches |
| 32 | 20 | 31 | 21.9 | 1.220 | 0.862 | 30 | 21 | 1.185 | 0.827 |
| 32 | 16 | 31 | 18 | 1.220 | 0.709 | 30 | 17 | 1.181 | 0.669 |
| 36 | 25 | 35 | 26.9 | 1.378 | 1.059 | 34.1 | 26 | 1.343 | 1.024 |
| 36 | 20 | 35 | 22 | 1.378 | 0.866 | 34 | 21 | 1.339 | 0.827 |
| 36 | 16 | 35 | 18.1 | 1.378 | 0.713 | 33.9 | 17 | 1.335 | 0.669 |
| 40 | 28 | 39 | 29.9 | 1.535 | 1.177 | 38.1 | 29 | 1.500 | 1.142 |
| 40 | 25 | 39 | 27 | 1.535 | 1.063 | 38 | 26 | 1.496 | 1.024 |
| 40 | 20 | 39 | 22.1 | 1.535 | 0.870 | 37.9 | 21 | 1.492 | 0.827 |
| 45 | 32 | 44 | 33.9 | 1.732 | 1.335 | 43.1 | 33 | 1.697 | 1.299 |
| 45 | 28 | 44 | 30 | 1.732 | 1.181 | 43 | 29 | 1.693 | 1.142 |
| 45 | 20 | 44 | 22.2 | 1.732 | 0.874 | 42.8 | 21 | 1.685 | 0.827 |
| 50 | 36 | 49 | 38 | 1.929 | 1.496 | 48 | 37 | 1.890 | 1.457 |
| 50 | 32 | 49 | 34.1 | 1.929 | 1.343 | 47.9 | 33 | 1.886 | 1.299 |
| 50 | 25 | 49 | 27.2 | 1.929 | 1.071 | 47.8 | 26 | 1.882 | 1.024 |
| 56 | 40 | 55 | 42 | 2.165 | 1.654 | 54 | 41 | 2.126 | 1.614 |
| 56 | 36 | 55 | 38.1 | 2.165 | 1.500 | 53.9 | 37 | 2.122 | 1.457 |
| 56 | 28 | 55 | 30.3 | 2.165 | 1.193 | 53.7 | 29 | 2.114 | 1.142 |
| 63 | 50 | 62 | 51.9 | 2.441 | 2.043 | 61.1 | 51 | 2.406 | 2.008 |
| 63 | 45 | 62 | 47 | 2.441 | 1.850 | 61 | 46 | 2.402 | 1.811 |
| 63 | 40 | 62 | 42.2 | 2.441 | 1.661 | 60.8 | 41 | 2.394 | 1.614 |
| 63 | 36 | 62 | 38.3 | 2.441 | 1.508 | 60.7 | 37 | 2.390 | 1.457 |
| 63 | 32 | 62 | 34.4 | 2.441 | 1.354 | 60.6 | 33 | 2.386 | 1.299 |
| 71 | 56 | 69.9 | 58 | 2.752 | 2.283 | 68.9 | 57 | 2.713 | 2.244 |
| 71 | 45 | 69.9 | 47.3 | 2.752 | 1.862 | 68.6 | 46 | 2.701 | 1.811 |
| 71 | 40 | 69.9 | 42.4 | 2.752 | 1.669 | 68.5 | 41 | 2.697 | 1.614 |
| 71 | 36 | 69.9 | 38.5 | 2.752 | 1.516 | 68.4 | 37 | 2.693 | 1.457 |
| 75 | 60 | 73.8 | 62 | 2.906 | 2.441 | 72.8 | 61 | 2.866 | 2.402 |
| 75 | 50 | 73.8 | 52.2 | 2.906 | 2.055 | 72.6 | 51 | 2.858 | 2.008 |
| 75 | 40 | 73.8 | 42.5 | 2.906 | 1.673 | 72.3 | 41 | 2.846 | 1.614 |
| 80 | 63 | 78.8 | 65 | 3.102 | 2.559 | 77.8 | 64 | 3.063 | 2.520 |
| 80 | 50 | 78.8 | 52.4 | 3.102 | 2.053 | 77.4 | 51 | 3.047 | 2.008 |
| 80 | 45 | 78.8 | 47.5 | 3.102 | 1.870 | 77.3 | 46 | 3.043 | 1.811 |
| 80 | 40 | 78.8 | 42.6 | 3.102 | 1.677 | 77.2 | 41 | 3.039 | 1.614 |
| 85 | 67 | 83.7 | 69.1 | 3.295 | 2.720 | 82.6 | 68 | 3.252 | 2.677 |
| 85 | 55 | 83.7 | 57.4 | 3.295 | 2.260 | 82.3 | 56.0 | 3.240 | 2.205 |
| 85 | 45 | 83.7 | 47.6 | 3.295 | 1.874 | 82.1 | 46.0 | 3.232 | 1.811 |
| 90 | 71 | 88.6 | 73.1 | 3.488 | 2.878 | 87.6 | 72.1 | 3.449 | 2.839 |
You will often find EN-42 steel at work in critical components that must withstand friction and heavy loads. It is a popular choice for manufacturing sturdy gears, durable shafts, and non-critical spindles within machinery. The agricultural industry relies on it for parts like sturdy plow blades, while it also serves well in creating high-streught bolts, keys, and other automotive parts. Essentially, it’s the go-to material for applications where you need a balance of strength, hardness, and reliable performance.
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