Nestled in the industrial heart of Manama, Ahmer Steel has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner for quality steel. We take pride in being a leading manufacturer and supplier, particularly known for our reliable EN 8 sheets and plates. Our commitment is to provide durable materials that form the backbone of countless projects across the region, ensuring our clients receive products that meet the highest standards of performance and consistency right from the heart of Bahrain.
The EN 8 grade is a versatile medium carbon steel known for its excellent balance of strength and toughness. Its composition typically includes a higher carbon content, which, through precise heat treatment, gives it notable mechanical properties. This process results in a material with good tensile strength and wear resistance, making it less brittle than higher carbon steels. This ideal combination allows it to be machined into high-stress components while maintaining durability under demanding conditions.
| 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) |
| Grade | C | Mn | P | S | Si |
| EN8 | 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.
Because of its robust nature, EN 8 sheets and plates are the go-to material for a wide array of heavy-duty applications. You’ll commonly find them used in the construction of gears, shafts, and axles within the automotive and manufacturing sectors. They are also essential for creating sturdy fixtures, jigs, and a variety of engineering components that must withstand significant stress and friction. From supporting industrial machinery to forming critical parts in construction equipment, EN 8 provides a reliable foundation for building strength and longevity into your most important projects.
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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