| Quantity: | |
|---|---|
| Category | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Composition | Carbon (C) | 0.56–0.61% |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.15–0.35% | |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.75–1.00% | |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤0.035% | |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤0.040% | |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.70–0.90% | |
| Mechanical Properties | Tensile Strength | 724 MPa – 2220 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 275 MPa – 1790 MPa | |
| Elongation at Break | ~17% (annealed), ~4% (quenched and tempered) | |
| Young’s Modulus | 190 GPa | |
| Hardness | 200 – 625 | |
| Physical Properties | Density | 7850 kg/m³ |
| Thermal Conductivity | 46.6 W/m·K | |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 470 J/kg·K | |
| Linear Expansion Coefficient | 1.3 × 10⁻⁵ 1/°C | |
| Electrical Conductivity | 4.18 × 10⁶ S/m | |
| Electrical Resistivity | 2.4 × 10⁻⁷ Ω·m | |
| Heat Treatment | Quenching Temperature | 829°C (1525°F), oil quenched |
| Tempering Range | 427–704°C (800–1300°F) | |
| Forging | Forging Temperature Range | 1149–1204°C (2100–2200°F) |
Outstanding Toughness
SAE 5160’s high carbon-chromium alloy delivers exceptional impact resistance and shock-loading performance for heavy-duty automotive and industrial use.
Superior Fatigue Resistance
Specifically engineered for cyclic applications, SAE 5160 ensures long service life in springs, leaf springs, and suspension components.
High Yield-to-Tensile Strength Ratio
With balanced yield and ultimate tensile strength, SAE 5160 enables lighter yet durable spring and tool designs.
Excellent Ductility
Offers good elongation in annealed condition while maintaining toughness after quenching and tempering—ideal for complex forging operations.
Cost‑Effective Wear Resistance Chromium content improves wear resistance without significantly increasing cost, making SAE 5160 ideal for automotive, tools, and blade applications.
Leaf Springs for Automotive & Truck Suspension
SAE 5160 is widely used in manufacturing heavy-duty leaf springs for vehicles, offering outstanding fatigue resistance and toughness.
Coil and Torsion Springs in Industrial Machinery
Its high tensile and yield strengths make 5160 ideal for compression, extension, and torsion springs across mining, oil & gas, and railroad equipment.
Blade and Knife Manufacturing
Thanks to its balance of wear resistance and toughness, SAE 5160 is popular for crafting large fixed‑blade knives, swords, and edged tools.
Agricultural & Heavy‑Equipment Components
Commonly used in hand tools, plow blades, and pins or shackles that demand durable, wear‑resistant steel under cyclic loading.
A: SAE 5160 is ideal for automotive leaf springs, industrial coil springs, knives, and heavy-duty tools.
A: Yes, it responds well to oil quenching and tempering between 427–704°C for enhanced strength and toughness.
A: Absolutely, it's widely chosen for applications with repeated stress due to its excellent fatigue strength.
A: Yes, forging is typically done between 1149°C and 1204°C for optimal shaping and performance.
| Category | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Composition | Carbon (C) | 0.56–0.61% |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.15–0.35% | |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.75–1.00% | |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤0.035% | |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤0.040% | |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.70–0.90% | |
| Mechanical Properties | Tensile Strength | 724 MPa – 2220 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 275 MPa – 1790 MPa | |
| Elongation at Break | ~17% (annealed), ~4% (quenched and tempered) | |
| Young’s Modulus | 190 GPa | |
| Hardness | 200 – 625 | |
| Physical Properties | Density | 7850 kg/m³ |
| Thermal Conductivity | 46.6 W/m·K | |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 470 J/kg·K | |
| Linear Expansion Coefficient | 1.3 × 10⁻⁵ 1/°C | |
| Electrical Conductivity | 4.18 × 10⁶ S/m | |
| Electrical Resistivity | 2.4 × 10⁻⁷ Ω·m | |
| Heat Treatment | Quenching Temperature | 829°C (1525°F), oil quenched |
| Tempering Range | 427–704°C (800–1300°F) | |
| Forging | Forging Temperature Range | 1149–1204°C (2100–2200°F) |
Outstanding Toughness
SAE 5160’s high carbon-chromium alloy delivers exceptional impact resistance and shock-loading performance for heavy-duty automotive and industrial use.
Superior Fatigue Resistance
Specifically engineered for cyclic applications, SAE 5160 ensures long service life in springs, leaf springs, and suspension components.
High Yield-to-Tensile Strength Ratio
With balanced yield and ultimate tensile strength, SAE 5160 enables lighter yet durable spring and tool designs.
Excellent Ductility
Offers good elongation in annealed condition while maintaining toughness after quenching and tempering—ideal for complex forging operations.
Cost‑Effective Wear Resistance Chromium content improves wear resistance without significantly increasing cost, making SAE 5160 ideal for automotive, tools, and blade applications.
Leaf Springs for Automotive & Truck Suspension
SAE 5160 is widely used in manufacturing heavy-duty leaf springs for vehicles, offering outstanding fatigue resistance and toughness.
Coil and Torsion Springs in Industrial Machinery
Its high tensile and yield strengths make 5160 ideal for compression, extension, and torsion springs across mining, oil & gas, and railroad equipment.
Blade and Knife Manufacturing
Thanks to its balance of wear resistance and toughness, SAE 5160 is popular for crafting large fixed‑blade knives, swords, and edged tools.
Agricultural & Heavy‑Equipment Components
Commonly used in hand tools, plow blades, and pins or shackles that demand durable, wear‑resistant steel under cyclic loading.
A: SAE 5160 is ideal for automotive leaf springs, industrial coil springs, knives, and heavy-duty tools.
A: Yes, it responds well to oil quenching and tempering between 427–704°C for enhanced strength and toughness.
A: Absolutely, it's widely chosen for applications with repeated stress due to its excellent fatigue strength.
A: Yes, forging is typically done between 1149°C and 1204°C for optimal shaping and performance.
