Product Description
The C22E steel (unalloyed special carbon steel) is specified under the European standard EN 10083-2. It is a medium-low carbon steel designed primarily for engineering components requiring moderate strength and excellent formability, weldability, and responsiveness to surface hardening.
The "E" suffix indicates guaranteed low maximum contents of impurities like phosphorus and sulfur, making it cleaner and more reliable than standard grade C22/CK22 for critical manufacturing processes.
Chemical Composition (%)
The strict control over phosphorus ($P$) and sulfur ($S$) prevents hot-shortness and ensures predictable fatigue limits.
| Element | Minimum (%) | Maximum (%) |
| Carbon (C) | 0.17 | 0.24 |
| Silicon (Si) | | 0.40 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.40 | 0.70 |
| Chromium (Cr) | | 0.40 |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | | 0.10 |
| Nickel (Ni) | | 0.40 |
| Phosphorus (P) | | 0.030 |
| Sulfur (S) | | 0.035 |
International Equivalents
C22E is widely utilized globally, finding direct equivalents across several major international standards:
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Germany (DIN / WNr): CK22 / 1.1151
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USA (AISI/SAE): 1020 / 1023
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United Kingdom (BS): IC22 / 070M20
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France (AFNOR): XC18 / XC25
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Japan (JIS): S20C / S22C
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Italy (UNI): C21 / C22
Mechanical Properties (Typical Values)
Because it is a carbon steel, its final mechanical properties heavily depend on the cold-working or heat-treatment condition (e.g., Normalized or Quenched & Tempered).
Normalized Condition ($+N$)
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Tensile Strength ($R_m$): $ge 410text{ MPa}$
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Yield Strength ($R_e$): $ge 240text{ MPa}$
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Elongation ($A_5$): $ge 24%$
Quenched & Tempered Condition ($+QT$) for smaller dimensions
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Tensile Strength ($R_m$): $500 - 650text{ MPa}$
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Yield Strength ($R_e$): $ge 320text{ MPa}$
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Elongation ($A_5$): $ge 20%$
Key Technical Features
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Excellent Weldability: Due to its lower carbon content (around 0.20%), C22E can be easily welded using standard methods (MIG, TIG, stick) without a mandatory preheating requirement in thin sections.
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Cold Formability: Highly adaptable to cold drawing, bending, and swaging, making it highly preferred for precision rod and wire applications.
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Surface Hardening: While its core hardenability is low, it responds well to carburizing, cyaniding, and nitriding if a hard, wear-resistant outer case is required alongside a ductile core.
Typical Applications
C22E round bars and rods are widely used in the automotive, construction, and general mechanical engineering industries for parts subjected to low-to-medium stresses:
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Fasteners & Hardware: Tie rods, long studs, forged U-bolts, and specialized heavy-duty clamping pins.
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Machined Components: Light-duty shafts, bushings, spacers, axles, and cold-extruded pins.
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Structural Elements: Forged flanges, levers, linkages, and brackets requiring solid weldability to larger assemblies.
Available Supply Forms
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Finishes: Hot-rolled, cold-drawn (bright finish), turned, or centerless ground.
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Delivery States: Untreated ($+AR$), Annealed ($+A$), Normalized ($+N$), or Cold-drawn ($+C$).
Versatile Shapes and Precise FinishingChoose from round, square, flat, or hexagonal shapes to match specific project requirements. Surface finishes like mill finish, peeled, turned, black, and bright options ensure enhanced performance and aesthetic appeal. Precision manufacturing guarantees bar tolerance, supporting accurate fitment in engineering applications.
Custom Heat Treatments and Mechanical StrengthC22E steel bars can be supplied in various heat-treated conditions-annealed, normalized, or quenched and tempered-achieving desired mechanical properties. With yield strength around 340 MPa and tensile strength between 430-550 MPa, the bars provide necessary strength while retaining flexibility with 16% elongation, making them ideal for demanding engineering and automotive use.
Wide Range of Sizes and Packaging SolutionsThese bars are produced in standard lengths of 2 to 6 meters, but custom lengths and diameters from 20mm to 200mm are available to suit diverse industrial applications. Packaging adheres to export standards or specific customer requests, ensuring safe delivery to construction sites and manufacturing units across India.
FAQ's of C22E Alloy Steel Bar C22E Round Bars C22E Rods:
Q: What makes C22E Alloy Steel Bar suitable for engineering and automotive applications?
A: C22E Alloy Steel Bars are favored for engineering and automotive parts due to their excellent machinability, moderate carbon content, and strong mechanical properties like high tensile strength (430-550 MPa) and good elongation (16%). These features ensure durability, precision, and reliability in shafts, fasteners, and machine components.
Q: How are C22E Round Bars and Rods typically processed and finished?
A: C22E steel bars can be processed via hot rolling or forging, followed by surface finishing options such as mill finish, black, peeled, turned, or bright. If needed, they can undergo heat treatments like annealing, normalizing, or quenching and tempering to achieve specific mechanical characteristics.
Q: When should I specify a particular heat treatment for my C22E bars?
A: A specific heat treatment should be requested when your application demands targeted mechanical properties-such as higher hardness or improved strength. For example, quenched and tempered bars offer higher strength for critical components, whereas annealed bars provide better machinability.
Q: Where are C22E Alloy Steel Bars commonly used?
A: These bars are widely utilized across construction, machining, engineering projects, and automotive industries in India. Their adaptability makes them a staple material for producing machine parts, shafts, automotive components, and general structural elements.
Q: What sizes and tolerances are available for C22E Alloy Steel Bars?
A: Standard lengths range from 2 to 6 meters, with diameters from 20mm to 200mm. Custom sizes and precise tolerances (such as H9 or H11) can be supplied according to the application's requirements, ensuring a precise fit in all assemblies.
Q: How are C22E Alloy Steel Bars packaged for delivery?
A: Bars are typically packed in standard export packaging to safeguard against damage during transportation. Customized packing options are also offered based on client specification or destination to ensure safe and reliable delivery.