Automobile and Rail Wagon Steel Grades
At NMDC Steel Ltd., we specialize in manufacturing high-quality steel products tailored for the automotive and rail wagon industries. Our products meet stringent international standards, ensuring superior performance, durability, and reliability. The grades are designed to provide optimal strength-to-weight ratios, enhanced safety, and cost efficiency for critical applications.
Standard Specifications, Chemical Composition, and Mechanical Properties
Our steel grades adhere to globally recognized specifications, with precise chemical compositions and mechanical properties to meet the diverse needs of the industry.
Auto Grades
STANDARD SPECIFICATION |
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES |
APPLICATIONS |
Specification |
Grade |
C % Max |
Mn % Max |
Si % Max |
S% Max |
P% Max |
Al% |
N% Max |
Yield Strength (Mpa) Min |
Tensile Strength (Mpa) Min |
%El (Min) |
|
EN 10149 |
E34 |
0.12 |
1.30 |
0.50 |
0.020 |
0.025 |
0.015 min |
|
315 |
390 |
20-24 |
AUTO GRADE |
EN 10149 |
E38 |
0.12 |
1.50 |
0.50 |
0.020 |
0.025 |
0.015 min |
|
355 |
430 |
19-23 |
EN 10149 |
BSK 46 |
0.12 |
1.00 |
0.10 |
0.025 |
0.025 |
0.02 |
|
460 |
500 |
21 |
ASTM A572 |
E55 CLASS 1 |
0.25 |
1.50 |
|
0.040 |
0.040 |
|
|
380 |
480 |
18 |
ASTM A572 |
E55 CLASS 2 |
0.15 |
1.50 |
|
0.040 |
0.040 |
|
|
380 |
450 |
20 |
EN 10338 |
HDF450F |
0.18 |
1.2 |
0.5 |
0.01 |
0.03 |
0.015 |
|
|
320-420 |
23 |
EN10338 |
HDF560F |
0,18 |
1.8 |
0.5 |
0.01 |
0.025 |
0.015 |
|
|
460-570 |
16 |
EN10338 |
HDT580X |
0.17 |
2.2 |
0.8 |
0.015 |
0.080 |
2.00 max |
|
330-460 |
580 |
19 |
EN10338 |
HDT750C |
0.18 |
2.2 |
0.8 |
0.015 |
0.080 |
2.00 max |
|
620-760 |
750 |
10 |
EN10338 |
HDT780C |
0.18 |
2.2 |
0.8 |
0.015 |
0.080 |
2.00 max |
|
680-830 |
780 |
10 |
EN10338 |
HDT950C |
0.23 |
2.2 |
0.8 |
0.015 |
0.080 |
2.00 max |
|
720-920 |
950 |
9 |
EN10338 |
HDT1200M |
0.25 |
2.0 |
0.8 |
0.015 |
0.060 |
2.00 max |
|
900-1150 |
1200 |
5 |
Applications
Our automotive and rail wagon steel grades are suitable for:
- Automobile manufacturing: High-strength structural components, safety parts, and lightweight solutions.
- Rail wagon production: Durable and reliable steel for railcars, freight wagons, and other railway components.
- High-strength engineering: Specialized grades for critical load-bearing applications.