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BS S132 Steel Bar

Excellent hardenability.


BS S132 is a nitriding steel alloy that develops a hard, wear-resistant case after surface treatment.

BS S132 nitriding steel bars contain chrome, molybdenum and vanadium for high mechanical strength.


BS S132 is a nitriding steel alloy that develops a hard, wear-resistant case after surface treatment. The result is a high-tensile alloy that is highly suitable for applications such as engine shafts, crankshafts and gearboxes. The alloy benefits from excellent hardenability for high core strength, providing a tensile strength of 1,320 - 1,470 MPa. The material is produced by single melting in air and subsequently followed by ESR (electroslag refining). However, there is also a vacuum arc remelted version of this alloy. BS S132 bars and forgings should be subjected to ultrasonic testing where possible, and the material is typically supplied in bright and softened condition.


Commercial Applications

Applications include gearboxes, shafts, turbine/engine parts and motorsport components.



BS S132 Steel Bar Datasheet

Stock Availability

We stock bars of grade BS S132 in various sizes and closer incremental sizes to suit your individual engineering requirements.



Product Features:


    1.8523
    40CDV12
    40CrMoV13-9
    AIR0819
    BS S100
    BS S132
    MSRR6038
    MSRR6119

    Gearboxes
    Shafts
    Turbine engine parts
    Motorsport components

    Excellent hardenability for high core strength
    High mechanical strength
    Hard wear-resistant after surface treatment
    ESR and vacuum arc remelted versions available

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