Spring steel

SAE 5160 Forging Ingots

SAE 5160 chromium spring steel. A chromium spring steel with good hardenability and fatigue resistance.

SAE 5160 chemical composition

C0.56 – 0.64 %
Si0.15 – 0.35 %
Mn0.75 – 1.00 %
Cr0.70 – 0.90 %

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

Equivalent grades

55Cr3 / 1.7176 · 527A60 approx.

Equivalents are approximate. See the grade equivalents guide.

SAE 5160 as a forging ingot

5160 ingots supply heavy spring blanks and forged wear parts.

Kesari Alloys casts SAE 5160 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: Hardened and tempered. Edge and spring performance depends on the tempering temperature.

SAE 5160 ingot manufacturer and supplier

As a SAE 5160 forging ingot manufacturer and SAE 5160 steel ingot manufacturer, Kesari Alloys casts SAE 5160 in square, fluted and round shapes. We are also a SAE 5160 steel ingot supplier India forging shops can enquire with, a SAE 5160ingot supplier India wide, and a SAE 5160 ingot manufacturer India customers can visit at the Bhiwadi plant.

As a 5160 forging ingot manufacturer and 5160 steel ingot manufacturer, Kesari Alloys casts 5160 in square, fluted and round shapes. We are also a 5160 steel ingot supplier India forging shops can enquire with, a 5160ingot supplier India wide, and a 5160 ingot manufacturer India customers can visit at the Bhiwadi plant.

Typical forged parts in SAE 5160

Applications: railway components.

Related grades

SAE 5160 questions

What is SAE 5160 steel used for?

SAE 5160 is used for leaf springs, coil springs, torsion bars, knife and tool blanks.

What is the equivalent of SAE 5160?

55Cr3 / 1.7176 · 527A60 approx.. Equivalents are approximate, so check the limits in your specification.

Does Kesari Alloys supply SAE 5160 forging ingots?

Yes. SAE 5160 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.