EN-45 Silicon-manganese spring steel
Leaf and volute springs, road and railway vehicle springs, helical and flat springs.
Typical analysis, %
| C % | Si % | Mn % |
|---|---|---|
| 0.50-0.60 | 1.50-2.00 | 0.70-1.00 |
Heat treatment and processing
| Forging °C | Annealing / normalising °C | Hardening °C | Quench | Tempering °C | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900-830 | 650-680 | 830-860 | Oil | 470-540 | BHN 235 |
Equivalent grades
| BS 970 (1970-72) | BS 970-1955 | AISI/SAE | DIN | IS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250A53 | En 45 | 9255 | 55Si7 | T55Si7 |
