ParkerSteel COLOUR CODES

1 ParkerSteel COLOUR CODESB right & Black Carbon Alloy Steel BarsBS EN 10277:1999BS 970:1991BS970 3B / EN 1A 1A 3 BBlue/Red6--214M10EN 202 8 Yellow8--080A42EN 8 9 Yellow/Blue10--Key SteelEN 6A Key 32 32 Red13--606M36 TEN 16 MTWhite/Brown14--605M36 TEN 19 AnnealedEN 19 AnnealedYellow/ AnnealedEN 24 36 Red/White20--665M17EN 34 40 BBrown/Silver22--AISI/SAE8620*EN 362 *EN 31 (Nearest Standard)Purple/White24--Supacut 45R*-Blue/Gold25--Supacut 55T*-RedGold* Not to BS 970 Stainless Steel BarsBS EN 10088-3:1995BS 970-1 BarsBS EN 755 pt 1-8:1996 & pt 9:2001BS 1474:1987 ColourNUMBERNAME1AW-6082EN AW-AlSi1 MgMnHE30 Red2AW-6063EN AW-AlMg0,7 SiHE9 Blue3AW-2011EN AW-AlCu6 BiPbFC1 Orange4AW-2014EN AW-AlCu4 SiMgHE15 Green5AW-2030 EN AW-AlCu4 PbMg-Magenta6AW-6005EN AW-AlSiMg-Yelloww7AW-7075EN AW-AlZn5,5 MgCu-White8AW-6262 AlMg1 SiPb-PinkBrass BarsBS EN 12164:1998BS 2874:1986 ColourNUMBERNAME1CW614 NCuZn39Pb3CZ121 Green2CW617 NCuZn40Pb2CZ122 Red3CW606 NCuZn37Pb2CZ131 White4CW721 RCuZn40Mn1Pb1 AlFeSnCZ114 Yellow5CW712 RCuZn36Sn1 PbCZ112 BluePSCC01040800 521932 For a full list of our stock range contact our sales team on 08705 783333, or FreeFax 0800 521932, and request a current Technical Stocklist or a convenient Pocket , you can visit to view and order stock lengths, as well us get your material cut to 783333 PSCC01040800 521932 STEEL 783333 ParkerSteel COLOUR CODESB right & Black Carbon Alloy Steel BarsBS EN 10277:1999BS 970:1991BS970:1955 Guide to specifi 3B / EN 32 BFor general engineering, machinable & weldable.

2 Low tensile for lightly stressed 1A FreecuttingFreecutting steel for fast machining, long tool life and good surface fi 1A LeadedLeaded freecutting steel for even faster machining & longer tool life. Excellent surface fi nish of machined 8 DMA freecutting version of 080M40 medium carbon steel giving improved machining 3BA general purpose, low tensile, mild steel for manufacturing lightly stressed components including studs, bolts, 202A semi freecutting higher tensile case-hardening steel for production runs on automatics and capstans. Used for gears, cams, rollers, 8A medium tensile weldable steel. Fair resistance to wear. Suitable for general engineering components8--080A42EN 8DA minimum 40 tn steel. As 080M40 but has a closer chemical composition and is supplied to analysis 9 Medium tensile mild steel with good wear resistance. Suitable for turned parts where toughness is not of prime importance10--Key SteelEN 6A Key SteelFor making key ways, keys and general engineering use, normally supplied to a + tolerance to BS4235 & BS 32MA semi freecutting carbon case-hardening steel with improved machining properties.

3 Suitable for use on CNC lathes & 32A carbon case hardening steel for use where the use or cost of an alloy steel could not be justifi ed13--606M36 TEN 16 MTA resulphurised Manganese-Molybdenum freecutting alloy steel. Longer tool life & a very good surface fi nish. Supplied in T 16TA Manganese-Molybdenum high tensile alloy steel, hardened and tempered to the T condition. Excellent ductility without 19TA medium carbon low alloy steel supplied in the hardened and tempered condition, can be fl ame hardened for increased wear AnnealedEN 19 AnnealedA medium carbon low alloy steel used where hardness, ductility and shock resistance are 24TA nickel chrome direct hardening steel supplied hardened and tempered to the T condition leaving the bars easy to AnnealedEN 24 AnnealedAs above but supplied in the annealed condition. For subsequent hardening and tempering after 36A nickel chrome case hardening steel.

4 Can be hardened and tempered to a very deep case with a very tough core20--665M17EN 34A medium alloy case hardening steel which after carburising and hardening give a hard wearing case and a core strength of 700N/mm 40 BAn alloy steel with good resistance to shock, the low temperature nitriding process gives a hard clean surface free from distortion22--AISI/SAE8620EN 362A low alloy case hardening steel conforming to American specifi cations. High wear resistance and a strong core after 31A high carbon-chromium bearing steel for bearing rings and rolling elements24--Supacut 45R-Consistant and optimum machinability with maximum response to induction hardening. Can also be manufactured to the heat treated condition R 25--Supacut 55T-A superior alloy freecutting steel. Designed to give high tensile, high impact resistance and longer tool lifeStainless Steel BarsBS EN 10088-3:1995BS 970-1:1991 Guide to specifi machining qualities.

5 Can be welded but subsequent heat treatment is recommended to retain corrosion resistance. Fair forming weldability, general resistance to corrosion, excellent for steel with added molybdenum for greatly improved corrosion resistance. Used in chemical, marine & the food preparation resistance to corrosion. Work hardens fairly rapidly. Used in general engineering, petrol chemical & catering Chrome type. Added selenium improves machining speeds. Will respond to thermal hardening and tempering. Not recommended for 18% Cr, 2% Ni stainless steel which can be hardened and tempered. High tensile strength properties. Not recommended for , magnetic, Can be hardened. High carbon content for maximum hardness. Good corrosion resistance. Fair machinabilityAluminium BarsBS EN 755 pt 1-8:1996p& pt 9:2001ppBS 1474:1987 Guide to specifi cationsNUMBERNAME1AW-6082EN AW-AlSilMgMnHE30A structural alloy with good stength and good resistance to corrosion2AW-6063EN AW-AlMg0,7 SiHE9 Medium strength alloy for architectural extrusions.

6 Very good for complicated shapes3AW-2011EN AW-AlCu6 BiPbFC1A freecutting alloy for use in automatic lathes4AW-2014EN AW-AlCu4 SiMgHE15 Combines high strength with good ductility in the solution treated condition. Stressed components of all types in aircraft5AW-2030 EN AW-AlCu4 PbMg-Excellent machining alloy. Limited corrosion resistance6AW-6005EN AW-AlSiMg-A medium strength alloy. Heat treatable. Good weldability and corrosion resistance. Used for intricate profi les, beer barrels7AW-7075EN AW-AlZn5,5 MgCu-Heat treatable. Age hardens naturally, therefore will recover properties in heat effected zones after welding. Susceptible to stress corrosion8AW-6262 AlMg1 SiPb-High strength. Very good machining. Excellent corrosion resistanceBrass BarsBS EN 12164:1998BS 2874:1986 Guide to specifi cationsNUMBERNAME1CW614 NCuZn39Pb3CZ121 High speed machining brass. Excellent machinability, very limited cold working.

7 Also used for hot stamping2CW617 NCuZn40Pb2CZ122A freecutting brass. Most popular alloy for hot stamping. Excellent machinability but very limited cold ductility3CW606 NCuZn37Pb2CZ131A freecutting brass with improved ductility. Good machinability and some cold workability. Used for cold heading and riveting4CW721 RCuZn39 AlFeMnCZ114A manganese bronze high tensile general purpose Brass with superior corrosion resistance. Used for heavy engineering. Poor machinability5CW712 RCuZn38Si1CZ112 Leaded Naval Brass. The addition of tin improves corrosion resistance, especially in sea water. Lead improves machinability