Description of EN8D-080A42 (C45) Steel

EN8D – 080A42 C45 steel is considered medium carbon steel used in applications requiring higher strength than Mild Steel. It is easily heat-treated for extra strength.

We supply EN8D – 080A42 Steel in thicknesses from 6mm to 350mm.

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  • The mechanical properties of this steel depend on heat treatment, which provides greater strength and hardness.

Drawn 080A42

  • Hardness is 230 – 250 BHN
  • Tensile Strength is between 730-840 MPa, depending on thickness
  • Minimum Yield Strength 680 N/mm2 depending on thickness.

Peeled 080A42

  • Hardness is 201 BHN
  • Tensile Strength is between 620 MPa, depending on thickness
  • Minimum Yield Strength 415 N/mm2 depending on thickness.

080A42 Chemical Composition

This steel grade is medium-carbon steel.

Mn % max.Phos % max.S % max.Si % max.C % max.
0.900.0050.0050.400.45

Other elements and differences in particular 080A42 products will be detailed in the documentation. Carbon content is dependent on thickness.

Heat Treatment

Steel grade EN8D – 080A42 is suitable for heat treatment to provide extra strengthening or annealing.

EN8D – 080A42 Typical Applications

Long and flat products of steel grade 080A42 are used in automotive and general engineering components with low stress.

We supply and process steel grade EN8D – 080A42 for several markets and industries, including:

  • Automotive
  • Engineering
  • Rail Network

We carry a broad steel range, carrying 3000 tonnes of stock at any time. We supply EN8D – 080A42 in thicknesses from 6mm-550mm.

 EN8D – 080A42: Other Classifications

Country/RegionSteel Grade
DECK45
FRXC42
UKFormerly EN8D BS970:1955 
EUC45
SWE1650
US1040

We supply 080A42 C45 Steel in thicknesses from 6mm to 350mm.

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