Located in the vibrant industrial heart of Manama, Ahmer Steel has built a strong reputation as a trusted manufacturer and supplier of high-grade steel products. We take pride in offering Carbon Steel EN-42 Bars, a material known for its exceptional strength and reliability. Our commitment to stringent quality control and customer-focused service ensures that clients across Bahrain and beyond receive a consistent product that forms the durable backbone of countless critical projects and applications.
The composition of our EN-42 bars includes a careful balance of carbon, manganese, and other elements to create a robust material. This particular grade is valued for its impressive mechanical properties, notably a high tensile strength and good wear resistance. These characteristics make it a superb choice for components that must endure significant stress and friction, providing a dependable foundation in demanding environments where failure is not an option.
| Dimensions | EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI |
| Round Bars | 3.0 – 50.8 mm, Over 50.8 – 300mm |
| Rectangular Bars | 6.35 x 12.7mm,6.35 x 25.4mm,12.7 x 25.4mm |
| Hex Bars | AF5.8mm–17mm |
| Square Bars | AF2mm – 14mm, AF6.35mm,9.5mm,12.7mm, 15.98mm,19.0mm, 25.4mm |
| Flat Bars | 1/2” to 10” in thickness range of 2mm to 150mm, |
| Finish | Bright, Polish & Black |
| Length | 1 to 6 Meters, Custom Cut Lengths |
| Form | Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc. |
Grade | Chemical composition %: | |||||||
| C | Si | Mn | S | P | Cr | Ni | Cu | |
| En42 | 0.17-0.24 | 0.17-0.37 | 0.7-1.00 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.25 | ≤0.25 | ≤0.25 |
| Chemical Composition | Application | |||||||||
| C | Si | Mn | P≤ | S≤ | CU≤ | Cr | Ni | Mo | V | |
| 0.43-0.49 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.60-0.90 | 0.03 | 0.035 | machine structural use, hand tools | |||||
| 0.53-0.59 | 0.17-0.37 | 0.50-0.80 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.2 | 0.25 | 0.3 | hand tools | ||
| 0.57-0.63 | 0.17-0.37 | 0.50-0.80 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.2 | 0.25 | 0.3 | hand tools | ||
| 0.13-0.18 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.60-0. | ||||||||
ULTIMATE TENSILE STRENGTH, S. (MPA) | 621 |
|---|---|
Modulus of elasticity, E (Gpa) | 204 |
Fatigue strength coefficient, of (Mpa) | 948 |
Fatigue strength exponent, b | -0.092 |
Fatigue ductility coeffient ,ef | 0.26 |
Fatigue ductility exponent,c | -0.445 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| Size Table in MM | Chucked true to Outside Dia in MM | Chucked true to Inside Dia in MM and Inch | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outside Dia, Milimeter | Inside Dia, Milimeter | Maximum Outside Dia, Milimeter | Minimum. Inside Dia, Milimeter | Maximum Outside Dia, Inches. | Minimum. Inside Dia, Inches | Maximum Outside Dia, Milimeter | Minimum. Inside Dia, Milimeter | Maximum Outside Dia, Inches | Minimum. Inside Dia, Inches |
| 32 | 20 | 31 | 21.9 | 1.220 | 0.862 | 30 | 21 | 1.185 | 0.827 |
| 32 | 16 | 31 | 18 | 1.220 | 0.709 | 30 | 17 | 1.181 | 0.669 |
| 36 | 25 | 35 | 26.9 | 1.378 | 1.059 | 34.1 | 26 | 1.343 | 1.024 |
| 36 | 20 | 35 | 22 | 1.378 | 0.866 | 34 | 21 | 1.339 | 0.827 |
| 36 | 16 | 35 | 18.1 | 1.378 | 0.713 | 33.9 | 17 | 1.335 | 0.669 |
| 40 | 28 | 39 | 29.9 | 1.535 | 1.177 | 38.1 | 29 | 1.500 | 1.142 |
| 40 | 25 | 39 | 27 | 1.535 | 1.063 | 38 | 26 | 1.496 | 1.024 |
| 40 | 20 | 39 | 22.1 | 1.535 | 0.870 | 37.9 | 21 | 1.492 | 0.827 |
| 45 | 32 | 44 | 33.9 | 1.732 | 1.335 | 43.1 | 33 | 1.697 | 1.299 |
| 45 | 28 | 44 | 30 | 1.732 | 1.181 | 43 | 29 | 1.693 | 1.142 |
| 45 | 20 | 44 | 22.2 | 1.732 | 0.874 | 42.8 | 21 | 1.685 | 0.827 |
| 50 | 36 | 49 | 38 | 1.929 | 1.496 | 48 | 37 | 1.890 | 1.457 |
| 50 | 32 | 49 | 34.1 | 1.929 | 1.343 | 47.9 | 33 | 1.886 | 1.299 |
| 50 | 25 | 49 | 27.2 | 1.929 | 1.071 | 47.8 | 26 | 1.882 | 1.024 |
| 56 | 40 | 55 | 42 | 2.165 | 1.654 | 54 | 41 | 2.126 | 1.614 |
| 56 | 36 | 55 | 38.1 | 2.165 | 1.500 | 53.9 | 37 | 2.122 | 1.457 |
| 56 | 28 | 55 | 30.3 | 2.165 | 1.193 | 53.7 | 29 | 2.114 | 1.142 |
| 63 | 50 | 62 | 51.9 | 2.441 | 2.043 | 61.1 | 51 | 2.406 | 2.008 |
| 63 | 45 | 62 | 47 | 2.441 | 1.850 | 61 | 46 | 2.402 | 1.811 |
| 63 | 40 | 62 | 42.2 | 2.441 | 1.661 | 60.8 | 41 | 2.394 | 1.614 |
| 63 | 36 | 62 | 38.3 | 2.441 | 1.508 | 60.7 | 37 | 2.390 | 1.457 |
| 63 | 32 | 62 | 34.4 | 2.441 | 1.354 | 60.6 | 33 | 2.386 | 1.299 |
| 71 | 56 | 69.9 | 58 | 2.752 | 2.283 | 68.9 | 57 | 2.713 | 2.244 |
| 71 | 45 | 69.9 | 47.3 | 2.752 | 1.862 | 68.6 | 46 | 2.701 | 1.811 |
| 71 | 40 | 69.9 | 42.4 | 2.752 | 1.669 | 68.5 | 41 | 2.697 | 1.614 |
| 71 | 36 | 69.9 | 38.5 | 2.752 | 1.516 | 68.4 | 37 | 2.693 | 1.457 |
| 75 | 60 | 73.8 | 62 | 2.906 | 2.441 | 72.8 | 61 | 2.866 | 2.402 |
| 75 | 50 | 73.8 | 52.2 | 2.906 | 2.055 | 72.6 | 51 | 2.858 | 2.008 |
| 75 | 40 | 73.8 | 42.5 | 2.906 | 1.673 | 72.3 | 41 | 2.846 | 1.614 |
| 80 | 63 | 78.8 | 65 | 3.102 | 2.559 | 77.8 | 64 | 3.063 | 2.520 |
| 80 | 50 | 78.8 | 52.4 | 3.102 | 2.053 | 77.4 | 51 | 3.047 | 2.008 |
| 80 | 45 | 78.8 | 47.5 | 3.102 | 1.870 | 77.3 | 46 | 3.043 | 1.811 |
| 80 | 40 | 78.8 | 42.6 | 3.102 | 1.677 | 77.2 | 41 | 3.039 | 1.614 |
| 85 | 67 | 83.7 | 69.1 | 3.295 | 2.720 | 82.6 | 68 | 3.252 | 2.677 |
| 85 | 55 | 83.7 | 57.4 | 3.295 | 2.260 | 82.3 | 56.0 | 3.240 | 2.205 |
| 85 | 45 | 83.7 | 47.6 | 3.295 | 1.874 | 82.1 | 46.0 | 3.232 | 1.811 |
| 90 | 71 | 88.6 | 73.1 | 3.488 | 2.878 | 87.6 | 72.1 | 3.449 | 2.839 |
Carbon Steel EN-42 Bars are fundamental in numerous industries, finding their primary use in the creation of high-strength components like shafts, axles, gears, and fasteners. You will commonly find this material in the automotive sector, heavy machinery, and agricultural equipment. Its excellent durability also makes it suitable for construction applications and manufacturing tools, essentially serving anywhere a combination of toughness and reliable performance under heavy loads is absolutely essential for the integrity of the final product.
Ahmer Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Manama, Bahrain.
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