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ISO 683-11 Case Hardening Steel Bars – Grades, Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties, Forms of Supply, and Applications

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Introduction

ISO 683-11 specifies case-hardening steels designed for components that require a hard, wear-resistant surface combined with a tough and ductile core. These steels are typically low-carbon steels that undergo carburizing, quenching, and tempering to achieve the desired surface hardness while maintaining core strength.

ISO 683-11 steels are widely used in automotive, gear manufacturing, heavy engineering, and precision mechanical applications. Their ability to provide excellent fatigue strength, wear resistance, and impact toughness makes them ideal for high-performance components.

Ladhani Metal Corporation is a manufacturer, supplier, and stockist of ISO 683-11 case hardening steel bars, supplying a wide range of grades, sizes, and supply conditions for industrial and engineering applications.



Applicable Standard

Standard Specification: ISO 683-11
Issuing Organization: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Title: Heat-Treatable Steels, Alloy Steels and Free-Cutting Steels – Part 11: Case-Hardening Steels

This standard specifies the requirements for non-alloy and alloy steels intended for case hardening. It defines chemical composition, delivery conditions, and quality requirements for steels used in carburized components.



Forms of Supply

ISO 683-11 case hardening steels are available in a variety of product forms.

Round bars
Square bars
Flat bars
Hexagonal bars
Forged bars
Bright bars
Cold drawn bars
Peeled and ground bars


Other forms available:

Wire rods
Sheets
Plates
Coils


Typical supply conditions:

Hot rolled condition
Annealed condition
Normalized condition
Cold drawn condition


Standard sizes:

Diameter: 10 mm to 500 mm
Length: 3 m to 12 m or cut-to-size


Surface finishes:

Black (mill finish)
Bright finish
Machined or peeled surface



Grades Covered Under ISO 683-11

Common case-hardening steel grades include:

C10E, C15E, C16E
16MnCr5, 20MnCr5
18CrMo4, 20MoCr4
16NiCr4, 20NiCrMo2-2
18CrNiMo7-6

These grades include both non-alloy and alloy steels designed for carburizing applications.



Chemical Composition of Typical ISO 683-11 Case Hardening Steel Grades (%)


type of steel

C %

Si %

Mn %

P % max

S %

Cr %

Mo %

Ni %

C10

0.07–0.13

0.15–0.40

0.30–0.60

0.035

0.035 max

C15E4

C15E M2 (2a)

0.12–0.18

0.15–0.40

0.30–0.60

0.035

0.020–0.040

C16E4

C16E M2 (3a)

0.12–0.18

0.15–0.40

0.60–0.90

0.035

0.020–0.040

20Cr4 (4)

0.17–0.23

0.15–0.40

0.60–0.90

0.035

0.020–0.040

0.90–1.20

20CrS4

same as 20Cr4

same

same

same

0.020–0.040

same

16MnCr5 (5)

0.13–0.19

0.15–0.40

1.00–1.30

0.035

0.020–0.040

0.80–1.10

16MnCrS5 (5a)

same as above

same

same

same

0.020–0.040

same

20MnCr5 (6)

0.17–0.23

0.15–0.40

1.10–1.40

0.035

0.020–0.040

1.00–1.30

20MnCrS5

same as above

same

same

same

0.020–0.040

same

18CrMo4 (7)

0.15–0.21

0.15–0.40

0.60–0.90

0.035

0.035 max

0.90–1.20

0.15–0.25

18CrMoS4 (7a)

same

same

same

same

0.020–0.040

same

same

15NiCr13 (11)

0.12–0.18

0.15–0.40

0.30–0.65

0.035

0.035 max

0.60–0.90

3.00–3.50

20NiCrMo2 (12)

0.17–0.23

0.15–0.40

0.65–0.95

0.035

0.020–0.040

0.30–0.65

0.15–0.25

0.40–0.70

20NiCrMoS2 (12a)

same

same

same

same

0.020–0.040

same

same

same

17NiCrMo6 (13)

0.14–0.20

0.15–0.40

0.60–0.90

0.035

0.035 max

0.80–1.10

0.15–0.25

1.20–1.60

18CrNiMo7 (14)

0.15–0.21

0.15–0.40

0.50–0.80

0.035

0.035 max

1.50–1.80

0.25–0.35

1.40–1.70


notes:

  1. elements not quoted in this table shall not be intentionally added to the steel without agreement of the purchaser, except for finishing the heat. precautions shall be taken to avoid residual elements from scrap affecting properties.
  2. for grades with specified hardenability requirements, deviations from cast analysis are permissible except for phosphorus and sulfur. carbon deviation shall not exceed ±0.01 %, other elements as per standard tolerances.
  3. steels with improved machinability may be supplied with lead additions or controlled sulphide morphology on request.
  4. additional case-hardening steels, mainly for bearing applications, are covered in iso 683-17.
  5. steel designations follow iso/tc 17/sc 2 system; numbers in brackets correspond to former designation numbers from iso/r 683-11.
  6. lower silicon content may be agreed at enquiry/order stage; impact on mechanical properties must be considered.

Typical impurity limits:

Phosphorus (P): 0.025% max
Sulfur (S): 0.035% max



Mechanical Properties of ISO 683-11 Steel Bars

Mechanical properties depend on heat treatment and case hardening process.


Grade

Core Tensile Strength (MPa)

Yield Strength (MPa)

Elongation (%)

C15E

500 – 650

300

20 – 28

16MnCr5

800 – 1000

600

14 – 18

20MnCr5

900 – 1100

650

12 – 16

18CrMo4

850 – 1050

650

12 – 16

18CrNiMo7-6

1000 – 1300

800

10 – 14



After carburizing:

Surface hardness: 58 – 62 HRC (typical)
Core remains tough and ductile



Heat Treatment (Case Hardening Process)        

ISO 683-11 steels are specifically designed for case hardening.

Typical process:

Carburizing (adding carbon to surface)
Quenching (rapid cooling for hardness)
Tempering (improving toughness)

This results in:

Hard wear-resistant surface
Tough, shock-resistant core



Key Features of ISO 683-11 Case Hardening Steel Bars

• Excellent surface hardness after carburizing
• Tough and ductile core
• High fatigue strength
• Superior wear resistance
• Good impact resistance
• Excellent hardenability (especially alloy grades)
• Reliable performance in dynamic loading conditions

These features make these steels ideal for critical mechanical components.



Applications of ISO 683-11 Steel Bars

ISO 683-11 case hardening steels are widely used in industries requiring high wear resistance and fatigue strength.


Automotive Industry

Transmission gears
Camshafts
Drive shafts
Axles
Pinions


Gear Manufacturing

Spur gears
Helical gears
Gear blanks
Ring gears


Heavy Engineering

Machine shafts
Wear-resistant components
Industrial gears


Construction Equipment

Heavy-duty gears
Load-bearing components


Aerospace and Precision Engineering

High-performance mechanical components
Critical rotating parts

These steels are especially suitable for parts subjected to continuous friction, wear, and cyclic stress.



Conclusion

ISO 683-11 case hardening steel bars are high-performance materials designed for components requiring a hard surface and tough core. Their excellent wear resistance, fatigue strength, and durability make them ideal for gears, shafts, and critical mechanical parts.

Ladhani Metal Corporation supplies ISO 683-11 steel bars in various grades, sizes, and supply conditions, ensuring high-quality materials for automotive, engineering, and industrial manufacturing applications.

 

FOR REQUIREMENT OF THIS GRADE OR FOR DETAIL CONTACT US AT :-

www.ladhanimetal.com

www.ladhanimetal.in

ladhanimetal@gmail.com

info@ladhanimetals.com


 









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