Phehlukwayo Metal, located in Cape Town, South Africa, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of Carbon Steel EN-8 Bars, celebrated for their exceptional strength, reliability, and precision. The company is dedicated to providing high-quality steel products that adhere to both national and international standards. Their Carbon Steel EN-8 Bars are designed to excel in tough environments, striking a perfect balance between toughness and wear resistance. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a talented technical team, Phehlukwayo Metal delivers durable and versatile EN-8 bars suitable for industrial, engineering, and automotive applications throughout South Africa and beyond.
Carbon Steel EN-8 Bars are medium carbon steels that typically contain carbon (0.35–0.45%), manganese (0.60–1.00%), silicon (up to 0.05%), along with trace amounts of sulfur and phosphorus. This specific composition guarantees a fantastic mix of strength and ductility. In terms of mechanics, EN-8 bars boast a tensile strength ranging from 550 to 800 MPa, along with good yield strength and impressive impact resistance. They can also be heat-treated to enhance hardness and overall mechanical performance. EN-8 bars are known for their excellent machinability, moderate weldability, and balanced toughness, making them ideal for various mechanical and engineering applications that require medium strength.
| Grades | EN 8, EN 19, EN 24, EN 31 |
| Dimensions | EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI |
| Carbon Steel EN Series Round Bars | 3.0 – 50.8 mm, Over 50.8 – 300mm |
| Carbon Steel EN Series Rectangular Bars | 6.35 x 12.7mm,6.35 x 25.4mm,12.7 x 25.4mm |
| Carbon Steel EN Series Hex Bars | AF5.8mm–17mm |
| Carbon Steel EN Series Square Bars | AF2mm – 14mm, AF6.35mm,9.5mm,12.7mm, 15.98mm,19.0mm, 25.4mm |
| Carbon Steel EN Series Flat Bars | 1/2” to 10” in thickness range of 2mm to 150mm |
| Length | 1 to 6 Meters, Custom Cut Lengths |
| Finish | Bright, Polish & Black |
| Form | Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Wire (Coil Form), Wire-mesh, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc. |
| Grade | ||||||
| C% | Si% | Mn% | Cr% | Mo% | W% | |
| EN-1A | 0.007 TO 0.15 | 0.10 | 0.80 TO 1.00 | S | P | – |
| 0.20 TO 0.30 | 0.70 MAX | |||||
| EN-8 | 0.35 TO 0.45 | 0.05 TO 0.30 | 0.60 TO 1.00 | S | P | – |
| 0.06 MAX | 0.06 MAX | |||||
| EN-9 | 0.50 TO 0.60 | 0.05 TO 0.30 | 0.5 TO 0.80 | – | – | – |
| EN-19(V 320) | 0.35 TO 0.45 | 0.10 TO 0.30 | 0.5 TO 0.80 | 0.90 TO 1.40 | 0.20 TO 0.40 | |
| EN-24(V 130) | 0.35 TO 0.45 | 0.10 TO 0.35 | 0.45 TO 0.70 | 0.90 TO 1.40 | 0.20 TO 0.35 | NI |
| 1.3 TO 1.8 | ||||||
| EN-31 R-100 | 0.90 TO 1.20 | 0.10 TO 0.35 | 0.30 TO 0.75 | 1.00 TO 1.60 | – | – |
| EN-36C E-200 | 0.12 TO 0.18 | 0.10 TO 0.35 | 0.30 TO 0.60 | 0.60 TO 1.10 | – | NI |
| 3.0 TO 3.75 | ||||||
| EN-42 | 0.70 TO 0.85 | 0.10 TO 0.40 | 0.55 TO 0.75 | – | – | – |
| EN-44 | 0.90 TO 1.20 | 0.30 | 0.45 TO 0.70 | – | – | – |
| EN-45 F-110 | 50 TO 0.60 | 1.5 TO 2.0 | 0.70 TO 1.00 | – | – | – |
| EN-351 | 0.10 TO 0.20 | 0.35 | 0.60 TO 1.00 | 0.40 to 0.80 | 0.08 to 0.10 | NI |
| 0.60 TO 1.00 | ||||||
| EN-353 | 0.10 TO 0.20 | 0.35 | 0.50 TO 1.00 | 0.75 TO 1.25 | 0.08 to o.15 | NI |
| 1.00 TO 1.50 |
| Annealed | R | S | T | U | V | W | Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruling Section (mm) | 150 | 150 | 100 | 65 | 65 | 30 | 30 | 25 |
| Tensile Strength (MPa) | 680/720 | 690/850 | 770/930 | 850/1000 | 930/1080 | 1000/1160 | 1080/1240 | 1280 |
| Yield Stress (MPa) | 440/480 | 480 | 570 | 665 | 740 | 835 | 895 | 1050 |
| Elongation (% Min) | 22 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| ISO V Impact (Joule) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 7 |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 190/210 | 201/255 | 223/277 | 248/302 | 269/321 | 293/341 | 311/375 | 363/415 |
| Proof Stress (0.2%) if required (MPa, Min) | 495 | 550 | 630 | 710 | 770 | 850 | 985 |
| Standard | CS EN-19 |
| UNS | – |
| WERKSTOFF NR. | 42Cr4Mo2 |
| BS | 709M40 |
| IS | 40Cr4Mo3 |
| JIS | – |
| EN | EN19 |
| SAE/AISI | 4140,4142 |
They offer high tensile strength, wear resistance, and excellent machinability, making them suitable for demanding applications.
They are widely used in automotive, engineering, and heavy machinery industries for components like gears, shafts, and bolts.
These Carbon Steel EN-8 Bars are extensively utilized in engineering and industrial sectors due to their versatility and robust nature. You’ll often find them in the production of shafts, gears, studs, bolts, axles, keys, and connecting rods. They’re also commonly used in automotive, mining, and agricultural machinery where medium tensile strength and solid wear resistance are essential. EN-8 bars are perfect for components that face moderate mechanical stress and impact. Their capacity for heat treatment makes them particularly well-suited for applications that demand enhanced hardness and durability. All in all, Carbon Steel EN-8 Bars deliver reliable performance across a broad spectrum of general engineering and mechanical uses.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Phehlukwayo Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Cape Town, South Africa
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