SAE 8620 Steel Billets
AISI / SAE 8620 case hardening steel. A low carbon Ni-Cr-Mo steel that carburises to a hard surface over a tough core.
SAE 8620 chemical composition
| C | 0.18 – 0.23 % |
|---|---|
| Si | 0.15 – 0.35 % |
| Mn | 0.70 – 0.90 % |
| Ni | 0.40 – 0.70 % |
| Cr | 0.40 – 0.60 % |
| Mo | 0.15 – 0.25 % |
Indicative ranges from the common grade standard. The final analysis is as per the order and the heat test certificate.
Equivalent grades
20NiCrMo2-2 / 1.6523 · 805M20 approx. · EN353 related family
Equivalents are approximate. See the grade equivalents guide.
SAE 8620 billets and blooms
8620 billets and blooms are popular for automotive and industrial gear forgings.
Kesari Alloys supplies SAE 8620 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, quenched and tempered. Core toughness stays high after case hardening.
Typical uses of SAE 8620
- Gears and pinions
- Transmission shafts
- Camshafts
- Bearing and wear components
Industries: automotive forgings, earth moving machinery, gears and shafts.
Related grades
SAE 8620 questions
What is SAE 8620 steel used for?
SAE 8620 is used for gears and pinions, transmission shafts, camshafts, bearing and wear components.
What is the equivalent of SAE 8620?
20NiCrMo2-2 / 1.6523 · 805M20 approx. · EN353 related family. Equivalents are approximate, so check the limits in your specification.
Does Kesari Alloys supply SAE 8620 billets?
Yes. SAE 8620 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.