Located in the heart of Addis Ababa, Desta Steel stands as a trusted manufacturer and supplier, committed to powering Ethiopia’s growth with unwavering quality. We take pride in producing our Carbon Steel EN-8 Bars, a material chosen by industries for its reliable strength and versatility. Our dedication ensures every bar meets stringent standards, providing a robust foundation for the machinery and infrastructure that drive our nation’s progress forward.
The composition of EN-8 steel is carefully balanced, primarily consisting of carbon and manganese, which gives it a notable strength. This medium carbon steel is known for its excellent tensile strength and good wear resistance. It responds very well to heat treatment processes like hardening and tempering, allowing its mechanical properties, such as hardness and toughness, to be finely tuned for specific demanding applications.
| Grade | EN-8 Carbon Steel Round Bar |
|---|---|
| Square bar size | 4 to 100mm |
| Hollow Bar | 32mm OD x 16mm ID to 250mm OD x 200mm ID) |
| Hex Bar size | 2-100mm A/F |
| Angle bar size | 3mm*20mm*20mm~12mm*100mm*100mm |
| Rectangles Size | 33 x 30mm to 295 x 1066mm |
| Flat bar size | Thickness: 2 -100mm |
| Width: 10 to 500mm | |
| Channel Bar | 80 x 40mm to 150 x 75mm section; 5.0 to 6.0mm thickness |
| Section | 3.0 to 12.0mm thickness |
| size | Diameter: 3-~800mm |
| Billet Size | 1/2″ to 495mm Diameter |
| Standard Dimensions | Diameter / Height: EN-8 Round Bar Rod and Bar Sizes : 0.5 inches / 0.625 inches / 0.75 inches / 0.875 inches / 1.0 inches / 1.125 inches / 1.25 inches / 1.375 inches / 1.5 inches / 1.75 inches / 2.0 inches / 2.25 inches / 2.5 inches / 2.75 inches / 3.0 inches / 3.25 inches / 3.5 inches / 3.75 inches / 4.0 inches / 4.25 inches / 4.5 inches / 5.0 inches / 5.25 inches / 5.5 inches / 6.0 inches / 7.0 inches / 8.0 inches / 9.0 inches. |
| Surface | Bright, Hot Rolled Pickled, Cold Drawn, Sand Blasting Finished, Polished, Hairline |
| Tolerance | H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12 or as per clients’ requirements |
| Technique | EN-8 Round Bar Hot Rolled, Cold Drawn, Cold Rolled, Forged Round Bar, Rod |
| Condition | Hardened & tempered, annealed |
| Finish | Cold (bright) drawn, centreless ground, hot rolled, smooth turned, peeled, slit rolled edge, hot rolled annealed, Rough Turned, Bright, Polish, Grinding, Centreless Ground & Black |
| Form | EN-8 Round Bar Round, Rod, T-Bar, EN-8 steel Channel Bar, Precision Ground Bar, EN-8 Carbon Steel Flat Bar, Carbon Steel EN-8 Square Bar, CS EN-8 Blocks, EN-8 Round Rod, EN-8 CS Rings, EN 8 Steel Hollow, EN 8 Steel Grade Triangle, Rectangle, Hex (A/F), CS EN-8 Threaded, Half Round Bar, Profiles, Steel Grade EN 8 Billet, EN-8 steel Ingot, I/H Bar, Forging etc. |
| Processing | Bar cutting to 650mm |
| Silicon | 0.10-0.40% |
| Carbon | 0.36-0.44% |
| Manganese | 0.60-1.00% |
| Sulphur | 0.050 Max |
| Phosphorus | 0.050 Max |
| Chromium | – |
| Molybdenum | – |
| Nickel | – |
| BRITISH BS 970:1991 | 080M40, 080A42 |
| BRITISH BS 970:1955 | EN8, EN8D |
| AISI / ASTM A29 | 1038, 1040, 1045 |
| DIN Werkstoff No. | 1.0511, 1.1186, 1.1189 |
| BS & DIN European | C40, CK40, C45, CK45 |
| JIS G4051 | S40C, S45C |
| AISI / SAE | 1040, 1042 |
| EN | EN8 |
| BS | 080A40 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| Size Chart in Milimeter | Weight Chart (Kilogram/meter) | Size Chart in Milimeter | Weight Chart (Kilogram/meter) | Size Chart in Milimeter | Weight Chart (Kilogram/meter) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 x 7 | 0.337 | 19 x 19 | 2.479 | 38 x 38 | 9.916 |
| 8 x 8 | 0.44 | 20 x 20 | 2.747 | 40 x 40 | 10.988 |
| 9 x 9 | 0.556 | 21 x 21 | 3.029 | 42 x 42 | 12.114 |
| 10 x 10 | 0.687 | 22 x 22 | 3.324 | 45 x 45 | 13.906 |
| 11 x 11 | 0.831 | 24 x 24 | 3.956 | 48 x 48 | 15.822 |
| 12 x 12 | 0.989 | 25 x 25 | 4.292 | 50 x 50 | 17.168 |
| 13 x 13 | 1.161 | 26 x 26 | 4.642 | 53 x 53 | 19.29 |
| 14 x 14 | 1.346 | 28 x 28 | 5.384 | 55 x 55 | 20.774 |
| 15 x 15 | 1.545 | 30 x 30 | 6.181 | 60 x 60 | 24.723 |
| 16 x 16 | 1.758 | 32 x 32 | 7.032 | 65 x 65 | 29.015 |
| 17 x 17 | 1.985 | 34 x 34 | 7.939 | 70 x 70 | 33.65 |
| 18 x 18 | 2.225 | 36 x 36 | 8.9 | 75 x 75 | 38.629 |
Because of its adaptable strength, EN-8 bars are indispensable in countless workshops and factories. They are commonly machined into gears, axles, bolts, and shafts—components that are the backbone of heavy machinery, automotive systems, and agricultural equipment. Their reliability also makes them a preferred choice for constructing fixtures, crankshafts, and general engineering parts where a combination of good machinability and durability is essential for long-lasting performance under stress.
Desta Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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