Technical Data Sheet
BS S511 is a heat treatable carbon steel that is mainly used in low strength applications where significant drawing is required during the manufacture process.
| Chemical Composition Limits | |||||||
| Weight% | C | Si | Mn | P + S max | Cr | Mo | Ni |
| S511 | 0.1 max | 0.2 max | 0.5 max | P 0.04 S 0.04 |
0.15 max | 0.1 max | 0.3 max |
Typical Mechanical Properties
| Grade | Condition | Tensile Strength N/mm² | Yield Strength N/mm² | Elongation (%) | Hardness (HB) | Ruling Section |
| S511 | Softened | 280-400 | – | 26 | <1.6mm | |
| S511 | Softened | 280-400 | – | 28 | 121 max | 1.6mm-2.4mm |
| S511 | Softened | 280-400 | – | 30 | >2.4 mm |
Availability
Alloy S511 for all stock availability contact Sales.