BS 970:1955 EN3A Steel - Specifications & Listings

BS 970:1955 EN3A: Low carbon free-cutting mild steel with controlled sulphur for improved machinability. Good weldability and formability. Used for turned parts, screws, bolts and general light engineering components.

Forms: Round Bar Category: Carbon Steel
Grade Details
GradeBS 970:1955 EN3A
StandardBS 970:1955
DescriptionLow carbon free-cutting mild steel with controlled sulphur for improved machinability. Good weldability and formability. Used for turned parts, screws, bolts and general light engineering components.
ApplicationsBolts, screws, light structural components
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Balanced
Chemical Composition (%)
C Mn S P
0.15–0.20 0.40–0.70 ≤0.050 ≤0.050
Mechanical Properties
tensile_strength 430-530 MPa
yield_strength 215 MPa min
elongation 22% min
hardness 125-155 HB
Typical Available Sizes
Round Bar 10mm–200mm dia
Flat Bar 16×5mm–150×25mm
Wire Rod Coil 5.5mm–20mm dia
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BS 970:1955 EN3A Round Bar
1.500 MT
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BS 970:1955 EN3A Round Bar
1.700 MT
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1.500 MT
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BS 970:1955 EN3A Round Bar
3.000 MT
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BS 970:1955 EN3A Round Bar
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