080A42

Medium Carbon Steel

Surcharge

£324.81 per tonne

Surcharge Price History for 080A42

MAR 22 JUN 22 SEP 22 JAN 23 TODAY
£338.88 £541.96 £309.23 £261.66 £324.81

Product Method

Rolled or Forged

Finishes

Black Bar or Bright Bar

Description

080A42 grade steel is a medium carbon steel capable of achieving moderate tensile strengths by normalising or quenching and tempering.

Machinability similar to that of mild steel can be expected, however weldability is reduced.

Size Range

32mm - 860mm Dia

Typical applications of 080A42 grade steel

  • Axles
  • Spindles
  • Studs
  • Automotive components
  • General engineering components

080A42 steel is still often referred to as EN8D steel - its equivalent grade under the previous BS 970: 1955 standard.

Similar Grades

BS 970
080M40 / EN8
£324.5
European
C45
£323.69

Grades for Potential Substitution (Greater)

BS 970
070M55 / EN9
£323.38

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