16MnCr5 Steel Rod - Case Hardening Steel
16MnCr5 is a case hardening steel grade conforming to EN 10084:2008 standards, available in diameters from 12-300mm with excellent tensile strength properties.
Technical Specifications
Grade: 16MnCr5
Number: 1.7131
Classification: Case hardening steels
Standards Compliance
EN 10084:2008 Case hardening steels - Technical delivery conditions
EN 10132-2:2000 Cold rolled narrow steel strip for heat treatment - Case hardening steels
Equivalent Grades
| Standard |
Equivalent |
| JUS |
Č.4320 |
| DIN |
16MnCr 5; ZF 6 |
| BS |
590M17 |
| GOST |
18HG |
| AISI |
SAE 5115, SAE 51204 |
| UNI |
16MnCr5 |
| NF |
16MC5 |
Chemical Composition (Cast Analysis)
| Element |
Content (%) |
Permissible Deviation |
| C |
0.14-0.19 |
± 0.02 |
| Si max. |
0.40 |
+ 0.03 |
| Mn |
1.00-1.30 |
± 0.05 |
| P max. |
0.035 |
+ 0.005 |
| S |
≤ 0.035 |
+ 0.005 |
| Cr |
0.80-1.10 |
± 0.05 |
Heat Treatment Conditions
| End Quench Test |
Carburizing Temperature |
Core-hardening Temperature |
Case-hardening Temperature |
Tempering |
| 870°C |
880 to 980°C |
860 to 900°C |
780 to 820°C |
150 to 200°C |
General Applications
Widely used for transmission systems, tractor motors, and small-to-medium automotive applications. Serves as an alternative to 12CrNi3 for higher-class carburization and cyanide carburizing parts including:
- Oil drilling components
- Mining claws and cones
- Carburized gears and pinions
- Shafts and bearings
- Piston rings and ring gears
- Crankshafts
Available Sizes and Conditions
Round Bar Diameter: 12-380mm
Available Forms: Round bars, flat bars, plates, blocks
Conditions: Pre-hardened, hot rolled, annealed, quenched and tempered
Surface Conditions: Black, pre-machined, grinding, polish
Quality Assurance & Services
Quality Commitment
We source materials exclusively from government-owned steel mills to ensure consistent quality. Our ISO 9001 certified quality management system undergoes regular audits and recertification to maintain the highest standards.
Value-Added Services
- Metal cutting and sizing
- Machining (blanking, milling, grinding)
- Heat treatment services
- Sawing for small or large quantities
- Sawing-to-size capabilities
Delivery & Inventory
We maintain unique inventory of specialty steel and provide speedy delivery for orders of any size or length. Every business transaction is treated as a priority to ensure timely delivery of raw materials or finished products with machining or heat treatment.
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