Bearing Steel Material Specification Sheet SAE52100
Bearing Steel Material Specification Sheet SAE52100
Chemical Composition %
C 0.93/ 1.05
Mn 0.25/ 0.40
P 0.025 max.
S 0.015 max
Si 0.15/ 0.35
Cr 1.35/ 1.60
Ni 0.10 max
Mo 0.10 max
O max 15 ppm
Al (max.) 0.050
Application : For use in the manufacture of anti-friction bearings. Metallurgical Properties: Macro Etch : C2R2S2 max. ASTM E 381 Inclusion Rating Grain Size Decarburization & Surface Imperfections Microstructure : 1 % of size max. : SEP 1520 Rating CN 5.7 max./ 4.2 max. , CG- 2.1/ 2.3 C2 6.3/ 7.4 max. PA 3.1 max : : 207 BHN max. : 350 BHN max. : A 2.5/ 1.5, B 2/1, C 1/2 / , D 1/1, E 45 A : Fine grain size - ASTM No. 6-8