SAE 52100 Steel Billets
SAE / AISI 52100 bearing steel. The reference high carbon chromium bearing steel, known for hardness, wear resistance and rolling contact fatigue life.
SAE 52100 chemical composition
| C | 0.98 – 1.10 % |
|---|---|
| Si | 0.15 – 0.35 % |
| Mn | 0.25 – 0.45 % |
| Cr | 1.30 – 1.60 % |
| P | 0.025 max % |
| S | 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
EN31 / 535A99 · 100Cr6 / 1.3505 · SUJ2 (JIS)
Equivalents are approximate. See the grade equivalents guide.
SAE 52100 billets and blooms
52100 billets and blooms are used for ring-rolled bearing races. Cleanliness testing is a key buying criterion.
Kesari Alloys supplies SAE 52100 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: Spheroidise annealed, then hardened and tempered.
Typical uses of SAE 52100
- Ball and roller bearing rings
- Rolling elements
- Wear-resistant tooling
- Precision shafts
Industries: ring rolling.
Related grades
SAE 52100 questions
What is SAE 52100 steel used for?
SAE 52100 is used for ball and roller bearing rings, rolling elements, wear-resistant tooling, precision shafts.
What is the equivalent of SAE 52100?
EN31 / 535A99 · 100Cr6 / 1.3505 · SUJ2 (JIS). Equivalents are approximate, so check the limits in your specification.
Does Kesari Alloys supply SAE 52100 billets?
Yes. SAE 52100 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.