BS970 605M36T EN 16T

BS970 605M36T EN 16T

605M36T / EN 16T is a low alloy manganese molybdenum steel which is supplied in the bright drawn, turned and hot rolled condition and is hardened and tempered to “T” condition, resulting in good mechanical properties. 605M36T / EN 16T is readily machineable, with excellent ductility and shock resistance, suitable for the manufacture of crankshafts, conrods and shafts. See properties below
and our hardness comparison table.

605M36T/EN16T

BS970: 1955 BS970: 1991 Description
EN16T 605M36T Bright/Black manganese molybdenum steel
Chemical Analysis
Car 0.32/0.40
Si 0.10/0.40
Mang 1.30/1.70
Phos 0.035 max
Sul 0.040 max
Moly 0.22/0.30
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength N/MM2 Min Rm 850/1000
Yield Stress NIMM2 Min Rm 700
Elongation A Min% on 5.65√SO 9
Izod Min 54
Kcv Min -
Proof Stress 0.2% N/MM2 Min 680
Brinell Hardness 248/302
International Specification Comparison
BS 970:1991 605M36T
BS 970: 1955 EN16T
German Din
French Afnor
Swedish SS
American SAE
European Steel No
European Steel Name
European Standard
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Machineability 45
Weldability Pre / post heat precaution required
Hardenability High strength up to 30mm dia
Selection Guides and Usage Examples Good mechanical properties, ductility and shock resistance. crankshafts. conrods and shafts
Size Range Summary
Rounds IMP 1/4" -3" dia
IMP 10mm -230mm dia