20MnCr5 Steel Billets
20MnCr5 (1.7147) case hardening steel. A manganese-chromium case hardening grade used for automotive and industrial gears.
20MnCr5 chemical composition
| C | 0.17 – 0.22 % |
|---|---|
| Si | 0.15 – 0.40 % |
| Mn | 1.10 – 1.40 % |
| Cr | 1.00 – 1.30 % |
| 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 5120 approx. · 527M20 approx.
Equivalents are approximate. See the grade equivalents guide.
20MnCr5 billets and blooms
20MnCr5 billets and blooms are a standard feed for forged gear blanks.
Kesari Alloys supplies 20MnCr5 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 and hardened. Used where moderate core strength and a hard case are required.
Typical uses of 20MnCr5
- Gears and gear shafts
- Pinions
- Camshafts
- Transmission components
Industries: automotive forgings, earth moving machinery, gears and shafts.
Related grades
20MnCr5 questions
What is 20MnCr5 steel used for?
20MnCr5 is used for gears and gear shafts, pinions, camshafts, transmission components.
What is the equivalent of 20MnCr5?
SAE 5120 approx. · 527M20 approx.. Equivalents are approximate, so check the limits in your specification.
Does Kesari Alloys supply 20MnCr5 billets?
Yes. 20MnCr5 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.