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Ahmed Sheets and Plates is a well-respected manufacturer and supplier based in Safat, Kuwait, specializing in high-quality EN8 Sheets and Plates. These products are perfect for industries that need dependable medium carbon steel known for its impressive strength and machinability. EN8 is celebrated for its versatile mechanical properties, making it a go-to choice in engineering, automotive, and manufacturing sectors where durability and performance are key. At Ahmed Sheets and Plates, they prioritize precise production, rigorous quality control, and adherence to international standards, ensuring that their EN8 sheets and plates meet the demands of even the toughest applications. This commitment has made them a favored option for industrial and structural components across various industries.
EN8 sheets and plates are medium-carbon steel products, known for excellent strength, toughness and machinability. Their chemical composition includes approximately 0.35–0.45% carbon, 0.6–1.0% manganese, 0.04% phosphorus (excess), and 0.035% sulfur (excess) These plates after heat treatment provide a tensile strength of 500–800 MPa and hardness 50 –60 HRC, whereby Suitable for application requiring moderate damage resistance and impact energy EN8 is widely used in the manufacture of shafts, gears, bolts and automotive parts. It strikes a balance between sustainability and cost, ideal for the engineering and construction industry.
| Thickness | from 3mm up to as thick as 150mm |
|---|---|
| Size | from 2000 x 1000mm up to 4000 x 2000mm |
| Length | 3000mm-18000mm |
| Supply Condition | As Rolled, Normalized Rolling, Furnace Normalizing, Vacuum Degassing, Simulated Post-Weld Heat Treatment or as per customer requirement. |
| Impact tested | -52° C |
| Process of Manufacturing | Hot-Rolled (HR) |
| C | Mn | P | S | Si |
| 0.35 TO 0.45 | 0.60 TO 1.00 | 0.06 max | 0.06 max | 0.05 – 0.30 |
| Grade | HEAT TREATMENT | CORRESPONDING SPECIFICATION | |||||
| Hardening Temperature | Quenching Medium | Tempering Temperature | Brinell Rock well hardness | JAPAN JIS | AISI | POLDI THREAD | |
| EN-8 | 750-900 | OIL | 150-200 | – | – | – | – |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
The EN8 Sheets and Plates offered by Ahmed Sheets and Plates are crafted from medium carbon steel, typically containing Carbon (0.36–0.44%), Manganese (0.60–0.90%), along with small amounts of Sulfur and Phosphorus. These sheets and plates boast high tensile strength, solid hardness, excellent toughness, and are easy to machine and forge. EN8 can also be heat-treated to enhance its mechanical properties, adding to its versatility in fabrication. Its unique blend of strength, ductility, and wear resistance makes it ideal for components that need to perform reliably under dynamic and heavy-duty conditions.
| EN8 Equivalents | |
|---|---|
| BS970: 1955 | EN8 |
| BS970/PD970: 1970 onwards | 080M40 |
| European | C40, C45, Ck40,Ck45, Cm40, Cm45 |
| Werkstoff No. | 1.0511, 1.1186, 1.1189 |
| US SAE (AISI) | 1039, 1040, 1042, 1043, 1045 |
EN8 sheets and plates offer many advantages including high tensile strength and good hardness, making them suitable for demanding applications Their excellent mechanical properties make them easy to assemble and service, while those resistant make it last longer under extreme conditions. The EN8’s medium-carbon design ensures a balance between hardness and flexibility, and supports heat treatment for improved mechanical properties. These plates are low cost and versatile and are used for gears, shafts, bolts and automotive parts. In addition, EN8 provides reliable performance at moderate pressures, making it desirable in the industrial, construction and heavy machinery industries.
You’ll find EN8 Sheets and Plates from Ahmed Sheets and Plates widely utilized in various engineering and industrial applications. They’re commonly found in shafts, gears, axles, studs, bolts, and other machinery parts that demand strength and durability. The automotive and fabrication industries rely on EN8 for producing engine parts, structural supports, and mechanical components. Additionally, it’s used in general engineering tasks, construction machinery, and equipment that require wear resistance and high performance. The adaptability and mechanical reliability of EN8 sheets and plates truly make them an excellent choice for a broad spectrum of industrial and manufacturing needs.
EN8 sheets and plates are medium carbon steel products known for excellent strength, toughness and machinability. It is commonly used in the manufacture of automotive parts, gears, axles, shafts and crankshafts due to its corrosion resistance. These materials are also used in industrial applications that require good tensile strength, such as machine tools, bolts and studs. In addition, EN8 plates are suitable for construction applications, including bridges and construction equipment. Their versatility makes them ideal for moderate stress and heat treatment system applications.
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