16MnCr5 Steel Billets
16MnCr5 (1.7131) case hardening steel. A slightly lower carbon sibling of 20MnCr5, giving a tougher core after carburising.
16MnCr5 chemical composition
| C | 0.14 – 0.19 % |
|---|---|
| Si | 0.40 max % |
| Mn | 1.00 – 1.30 % |
| Cr | 0.80 – 1.10 % |
| S | 0.035 max % |
| P | 0.025 max % |
Indicative ranges from the common grade standard. The final analysis is as per the order and the heat test certificate.
Equivalent grades
SAE 5115 approx. · 527M17 approx.
Equivalents are approximate. See the grade equivalents guide.
16MnCr5 billets and blooms
16MnCr5 billets and blooms are widely used in automotive forging.
Kesari Alloys supplies 16MnCr5 as continuous cast billets and blooms from 100 × 100 to 250 × 250 mm and 200 mm round, in lengths up to 12 metres. See the billet size chart for weight per metre.
Heat treatment: Carburised, hardened and tempered.
Typical uses of 16MnCr5
- Gears and shafts
- Differential and transmission parts
- Pins and bushings
- Camshafts
Industries: automotive forgings, gears and shafts.
Related grades
16MnCr5 questions
What is 16MnCr5 steel used for?
16MnCr5 is used for gears and shafts, differential and transmission parts, pins and bushings, camshafts.
What is the equivalent of 16MnCr5?
SAE 5115 approx. · 527M17 approx.. Equivalents are approximate, so check the limits in your specification.
Does Kesari Alloys supply 16MnCr5 billets?
Yes. 16MnCr5 is available as continuous cast billets and blooms (100 to 250 mm and 200 mm round, up to 12 m). Send the size, length, quantity and standard to info@ksl.in for a quotation.