Structural steel for carburization 18NiCr5-4, 1.5810, 18NiCr6-4, 20NC6 for heavy-duty gears according to EN 10084.

 

StandardSteel Grade
Chemical Composition %
C:Mn:Si:P:S:Cr:Ni:Al:
EN/DIN18NiCr5-4 - 1.5810 - 18NiCr6-4
0.16 - 0.210.6 - 0.9<0.4<0.025<0.0350.9 - 1.21.2 - 1.5-
NF20NC6
0.16 - 0.210.6 - 0.90.10 - 0.35<0.030<0.0250.9 - 1.21.2 - 1.5>0.02

 

18NiCr5-4, 1.5810 - specifications and application

Carburizing steel for particularly heavy-duty gear wheels of machines and vehicles.


Mechanical properties of 18NiCr5-4, 18NiCr6-4, 1.5810

  • Hardness in +A condition: <223 HBW
  • Hardness +TH condition: 170 - 223 HBW
  • Hardness +FP condition: 156 - 207 HBW
  • Hardness in +S condition: <255 HBW

 


Heat treatment of 18NiCr5-4, 1.5810

  • Austenitization at 880 ℃ for approx. 30-35 minutes
  • Carburization at 880 - 980℃
  • Hardening at a temperature of 780 - 820℃
  • Tempering at a tempering of 150-200℃ for about 1 hour.

 


In the above mentioned grades the company provides:

 


Other replacements and equivalents

18NiCr5-4, 1.5810, 18CrNi5-4, 18NiCr6-4, 18CrNi6-4, 20NC6, F-1580, 20 NC 6.