Bearing steel

EN31 Forging Ingots

EN31 (535A99) high carbon chromium bearing steel. A high carbon, chromium steel that reaches very high hardness and wear resistance after hardening.

EN31 chemical composition

C0.90 – 1.20 %
Si0.10 – 0.35 %
Mn0.30 – 0.75 %
Cr1.00 – 1.60 %
S / P0.040 max each %

Indicative ranges from the common grade standard. The final analysis is as per the order and the heat test certificate.

Equivalent grades

535A99 (BS 970) · SAE 52100 · 100Cr6 / 1.3505

Equivalents are approximate. See the grade equivalents guide.

EN31 as a forging ingot

EN31 and 52100 ingots need clean, low-inclusion melts. Vacuum degassing and ladle refining are central to the grade.

Kesari Alloys casts EN31 in square, fluted and round shapes from M1.5 to M22, with vacuum degassing, ladle refining and bottom pouring. See the ingot size chart for dimensions and weights.

Heat treatment: Spheroidise annealed for machining, then hardened and tempered for service.

EN31 ingot manufacturer and supplier

As a EN31 forging ingot manufacturer and EN31 steel ingot manufacturer, Kesari Alloys casts EN31 in square, fluted and round shapes. We are also a EN31 steel ingot supplier India forging shops can enquire with, a EN31ingot supplier India wide, and a EN31 ingot manufacturer India customers can visit at the Bhiwadi plant.

Typical forged parts in EN31

Applications: ring rolling, die blocks and tool steel, upsetting and rolling, bearing rings.

Related grades

EN31 questions

What is EN31 steel used for?

EN31 is used for bearing rings and rollers, cold work tooling and dies, wear plates, ball and roller components.

What is the equivalent of EN31?

535A99 (BS 970) · SAE 52100 · 100Cr6 / 1.3505. Equivalents are approximate, so check the limits in your specification.

Does Kesari Alloys supply EN31 forging ingots?

Yes. EN31 is available as square, fluted or round forging ingots, vacuum degassed and bottom poured. Send the size, quantity and standard to info@ksl.in for a quotation.