Steel E195 +C (Cold drawn)
Supply condition
EN E195
Highest strength and best dimensional tolerance/surface — choose for hydraulic tube, shafts and machined parts where ductility is not needed.
Values for the +C condition
Other E195 tempers and conditions
E195 is listed in 6 conditions; see the grade overview at E195.
Compare all 6 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Annealed | Softest supplied condition — pick it for deep drawing, heavy bending, flaring or subsequent case hardening. | 205 | 330 | 35 | 95 HB | — |
Hot rolled | Cheapest delivery condition (hot-rolled or as-welded tube/bar with mill scale) for non-critical structural and weldment parts. | 225 | 360 | 28 | 110 HB | — |
+NDefault Normalized | Uniform fine-grained ferrite-pearlite with guaranteed Re ≥195 MPa; the default stock condition for precision tube and general engineering parts. | 230 | 370 | 32 | 105 HB | — |
Cold drawn then soft annealed | Cold-finished tolerances with restored ductility — for tubes that will still be bent, flared or expanded after delivery. | 240 | 360 | 25 | 108 HB | — |
Stress relieved | Compromise condition: keeps most of the cold-drawn strength while removing residual stress for straightness and safer bending. | 280 | 390 | 18 | 120 HB | — |
+CThis page Cold drawn | Highest strength and best dimensional tolerance/surface — choose for hydraulic tube, shafts and machined parts where ductility is not needed. | 380 | 460 | 10 | 145 HB | — |
What is E195 +C?
E195 +C is E195 supplied in the +C condition — highest strength and best dimensional tolerance/surface — choose for hydraulic tube, shafts and machined parts where ductility is not needed. E195 +C has a yield strength of 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) and a tensile strength of 460 MPa (66.7 ksi) — weaker than 68% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 10% and the elastic modulus is 210 GPa (30.5 Msi). E195 +C has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,495°C (2,723 °F). +N is the default condition FabDigit quotes; +C is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- High electrical conductivity — 11.5 % IACS, better than 99% of steel grades
- Conducts heat well — 52 W/m·K (30 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 98% of steel grades
- Easy to machine — 70/100, better than 96% of steel grades
- Readily welded — 90/100, better than 90% of steel grades
- Tough — resists crack growth — 130 MPa·√m (118.3 ksi·√in), better than 89% of steel grades
Limitations
- Limited ductility — 10%, worse than 91% of steel grades
E195 +C properties
Typical room-temperature values for E195 +C; 14 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are E195 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among steel grades.
Physical3
E195 +C has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,495°C (2,723 °F).
Mechanical16
E195 +C has a yield strength of 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) and a tensile strength of 460 MPa (66.7 ksi) — weaker than 68% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 10% and the elastic modulus is 210 GPa (30.5 Msi).
Thermal6
E195 +C is rated for continuous service to 350°C (662 °F). It conducts heat at 52 W/m·K (30 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 98% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 12 µm/m·K (6.67 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
E195 +C conducts electricity at 11.5 % IACS, better than 99% of steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is not recommended (10/100), worse than 86% of steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of E195 +C takes about 25 MJ of energy and emits 2 kg of CO₂ — less than 82% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 30%.
Manufacturability8
E195 +C's machinability is very good (70/100, better than 96% of steel grades); weldability excellent (90/100); formability good (55/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with E195 +C
Is E195 easy to machine?
Cuts easily but is gummy — use sharp positive-rake tooling, high speed and generous coolant to avoid built-up edge; cold-drawn (+C) condition machines and chip-breaks noticeably better than annealed.
Can E195 be welded?
Excellent weldability by MIG/TIG/spot/resistance and brazing with CEV ≈0.25; no preheat or PWHT needed at normal thickness, use ER70S-type filler.
Can E195 be formed, bent or molded?
Very good cold formability in +A/+N/+LC — deep drawing, bending, flaring and roll forming are routine; hot forming 850–1050 °C followed by normalizing.
What surface finishes work on E195?
No inherent corrosion resistance — specify zinc or zinc-nickel plating, phosphate + oil, e-coat or powder paint; takes blackening and hard-chrome well, and can be case hardened (carburize/carbonitride) for wear surfaces.
E195 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Ccast analysis, EN 10305-1 | ≤ 0.13 | 0.09 |
| Si | ≤ 0.35 | 0.15 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.7 | 0.45 |
| P | ≤ 0.03 | 0.02 |
| S | ≤ 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Febalance plus residuals | balance | — |
E195 +C — frequently asked
What is E195 +C used for?
E195 +C is typically used for bolts and pins, light machine components, cold-headed parts, shafts and bar stock for machining. In short: stronger than E155; weldable and cold-headable; general-purpose bar stock.
What is the yield strength of E195 +C?
E195 +C has a typical yield strength of 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) and a tensile strength of 460 MPa (66.7 ksi) — weaker than 68% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 6 listed tempers.
Is E195 +C easy to machine?
Yes — machinability is rated very good (70/100, better than 96% of steel grades). Cuts easily but is gummy — use sharp positive-rake tooling, high speed and generous coolant to avoid built-up edge; cold-drawn (+C) condition machines and chip-breaks noticeably better than annealed.
Can E195 +C be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (90/100). Excellent weldability by MIG/TIG/spot/resistance and brazing with CEV ≈0.25; no preheat or PWHT needed at normal thickness, use ER70S-type filler.
What surface finishes work on E195 +C?
No inherent corrosion resistance — specify zinc or zinc-nickel plating, phosphate + oil, e-coat or powder paint; takes blackening and hard-chrome well, and can be case hardened (carburize/carbonitride) for wear surfaces.
Can E195 +C be formed, bent or molded?
Very good cold formability in +A/+N/+LC — deep drawing, bending, flaring and roll forming are routine; hot forming 850–1050 °C followed by normalizing.
What is the maximum service temperature of E195 +C?
E195 +C is rated for continuous use to about 350°C (662 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Sources
- EN 10305-1 Steel tubes for precision applications — Seamless cold drawn tubes — CEN (2016)
- EN 10305-2/-3 Welded cold drawn and welded cold sized precision tubes — CEN (2016)
- EN 10027-2 / Stahl-Eisen-Liste material number 1.0034 — CEN / VDEh (2015)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels — ASM International (1990)
- Machinery's Handbook, machinability ratings — Industrial Press (2020)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.