SAE 1020 Steel Billets
SAE 1020 low carbon steel. A low carbon, easily formed and welded steel. It can be carburised for light case hardening.
SAE 1020 chemical composition
| C | 0.18 – 0.23 % |
|---|---|
| Mn | 0.30 – 0.60 % |
| P | 0.040 max % |
| S | 0.050 max % |
Indicative ranges from the common grade standard. The final analysis is as per the order and the heat test certificate.
Equivalent grades
C22 / 1.0402 approx. · S20C (JIS) · 050A20 approx.
Equivalents are approximate. See the grade equivalents guide.
SAE 1020 billets and blooms
1020 billets and blooms go to forging and re-rolling where formability is the priority.
Kesari Alloys supplies SAE 1020 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: Used as-forged or normalised. Not through-hardenable in normal sections.
Typical uses of SAE 1020
- Welded fabrications
- Light shafts and pins
- Forged fittings
- Case hardened small parts
Industries: re-rolling mills.
Related grades
SAE 1020 questions
What is SAE 1020 steel used for?
SAE 1020 is used for welded fabrications, light shafts and pins, forged fittings, case hardened small parts.
What is the equivalent of SAE 1020?
C22 / 1.0402 approx. · S20C (JIS) · 050A20 approx.. Equivalents are approximate, so check the limits in your specification.
Does Kesari Alloys supply SAE 1020 billets?
Yes. SAE 1020 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.