JPS Metal & Alloys supplies EN8 / EN9 round bar ex-stock Mumbai to BS 970, EN 10083 — international equivalents, composition, mechanical properties and applications below.
As a specialty alloy & carbon steel round bar exporter in India, JPS Metal & Alloys stocks EN8 / EN9 ex-Mumbai for both domestic supply and export via Nhava Sheva (JNPT). EN9 carries more carbon than EN8, giving higher hardness after treatment but reduced weldability and toughness.
| Standard | Designation |
|---|---|
| DIN | C40 / C55 |
| ISO | C40E / C55E |
| AISI (approx.) | 1040 / 1055 |
| ASTM / UNS | BS 970, EN 10083 |
| Element | Range |
|---|---|
| C | 0.36–0.44% (EN8) / 0.50–0.60% (EN9) |
| Mn | 0.60–1.00% |
| Si | 0.10–0.40% |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 550–700 MPa |
| Hardness | 152–207 HB |