EN353 Steel
Technical Data

High-strength alloy steel with excellent wear resistance and core toughness. Widely used for gears, shafts, and automotive components requiring case hardening.

Chemical Composition (%)

Element Content (%)
Carbon (C) 0.17 max
Silicon (Si) 0.15 – 0.35
Manganese (Mn) 0.60 – 0.90
Chromium (Cr) 0.85 – 1.15
Molybdenum (Mo) 0.08 – 0.15
Nickel (Ni) 1.00 – 1.50
Phosphorus (P) 0.035 max
Sulphur (S) 0.035 max

Mechanical Properties

Typical properties after heat treatment

Tensile Strength

800 – 1000 MPa

Yield Strength

600 MPa (min)

Elongation

12 % (min)

Hardness

240 – 380 HB

Heat Treatment & Tempering

General guidelines for forging and heat treatment processes

Forging & Annealing

  • Forging: Heat slowly to 1150°C. Cool slowly after forging.
  • Annealing: Heat to 820°C - 840°C, allow to soak thoroughly. Cool naturally in the furnace.
  • Normalizing: Heat to 850°C - 880°C and cool in still air.

Hardening & Tempering

  • Carburizing: Heat uniformly to 880°C - 930°C.
  • Hardening: Heat to 780°C - 820°C. Quench in oil.
  • Tempering: For case-hardened components, temper at 150°C - 200°C to relieve stress while maintaining high surface hardness.

General Purpose Usecases

Common industrial applications for EN353 high tensile steel

Automotive Components

Gears, camshafts, and pinions requiring excellent wear resistance.

High Duty Shafts

Axles and driveshafts for automotive and heavy machinery.

Heavy Machinery

Load-bearing components and specialized tooling subjected to high stress.

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