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Boikanyo Sheets and Plates, located in Cape Town, South Africa, stands out as a reliable manufacturer and supplier of top-notch engineering materials, including EN8 Sheets and Plates. Known for their impressive strength and versatility, these sheets and plates are meticulously crafted to adhere to strict industry standards. Offered in various sizes and thicknesses, Boikanyo’s EN8 Sheets and Plates boast excellent machinability, durability, and toughness. Their consistent performance makes them ideal for a wide range of engineering and manufacturing applications that require robust, wear-resistant materials with solid mechanical properties.
EN8 Sheets and Plates are composed of medium carbon steel, featuring around 0.36-0.44% carbon content, along with manganese, silicon, and small amounts of other elements. This blend provides a great balance of strength, hardness, and ductility. Typically, EN8 showcases tensile strengths ranging from 600 to 800 MPa, along with good impact resistance and moderate weldability. The material can also be heat-treated to boost hardness and wear resistance, making it adaptable for various mechanical and structural applications.
| Thickness | from 3mm up to as thick as 150mm |
|---|---|
| Size | from 2000 x 1000mm up to 4000 x 2000mm |
| Length | 3000mm-18000mm |
| Supply Condition | As Rolled, Normalized Rolling, Furnace Normalizing, Vacuum Degassing, Simulated Post-Weld Heat Treatment or as per customer requirement. |
| Impact tested | -52° C |
| Process of Manufacturing | Hot-Rolled (HR) |
| C | Mn | P | S | Si |
| 0.35 TO 0.45 | 0.60 TO 1.00 | 0.06 max | 0.06 max | 0.05 – 0.30 |
| Grade | HEAT TREATMENT | CORRESPONDING SPECIFICATION | |||||
| Hardening Temperature | Quenching Medium | Tempering Temperature | Brinell Rock well hardness | JAPAN JIS | AISI | POLDI THREAD | |
| EN-8 | 750-900 | OIL | 150-200 | – | – | – | – |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Boikanyo Sheets and Plates based in Cape Town, South Africa, is a leading supplier and stockist of high-quality metal products, including Sheets, Plates, Coils, Foils, Angles, Channels, Circles, and Slitting Coils, all offered with exceptional service and tailored to meet our customers specific requirements. With a focus on delivering superior products, we cater to a wide range of industries, providing reliable solutions for diverse applications. Our extensive inventory includes Known for our unique finishing techniques and commitment to quality. We are dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction through dependable service and top-notch products.
| EN8 Equivalents | |
|---|---|
| BS970: 1955 | EN8 |
| BS970/PD970: 1970 onwards | 080M40 |
| European | C40, C45, Ck40,Ck45, Cm40, Cm45 |
| Werkstoff No. | 1.0511, 1.1186, 1.1189 |
| US SAE (AISI) | 1039, 1040, 1042, 1043, 1045 |
EN8 sheets and plates offer many advantages including high tensile strength and good hardness, making them suitable for demanding applications Their excellent mechanical properties make them easy to assemble and service, while those resistant make it last longer under extreme conditions. The EN8’s medium-carbon design ensures a balance between hardness and flexibility, and supports heat treatment for improved mechanical properties. These plates are low cost and versatile and are used for gears, shafts, bolts and automotive parts. In addition, EN8 provides reliable performance at moderate pressures, making it desirable in the industrial, construction and heavy machinery industries.
Yes, we offer custom sizes for EN8 Sheet and Plates to meet specific project needs. Our team at Boikanyo Sheets and Plates is dedicated to providing tailored solutions for all your requirements. For more details, contact us at sales@aaronsheetsplates.com.
You’ll find EN8 Sheets and Plates commonly used in the production of automotive components, machinery parts, shafts, gears, and studs, thanks to their strength and machinability. They’re also utilized in construction, engineering tools, and general fabrication where durable, wear-resistant steel is essential. Plus, EN8’s capacity for heat treatment makes it perfect for applications that require enhanced surface hardness. Boikanyo’s EN8 Sheets and Plates offer a reliable, cost-effective solution for all your engineering and industrial needs.
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