Introduction
GE240 is a carbon steel casting grade covered by EN 10293. Typical applications include housings, hubs and bearing covers in general machinery.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | GE240 (EN 1.0446) |
| Material Type | Carbon Steel |
| Sub Type | — |
| Product Form | casting |
Manufacturing Process
Investment Casting
Shell Molding Casting
Sand Casting
Equivalent Materials
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Similar Materials
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Reference Standards
| Standard | Standard Title | Edition | Specification | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN 10293 | Steel castings — Steel castings for general engineering uses | 2015 | GE240 | — |
Related Casting Products
Physical Properties
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Chemical Composition
| Element | EN 10293Edition 2015 · wt.%Cast analysis |
|---|---|
| P | ≤ 0.035 |
| S | ≤ 0.030 |
| Cr | ≤ 0.30[1] |
| Ni | ≤ 0.40[1] |
| Mo | ≤ 0.12[1] |
| Cu | ≤ 0.30[1] |
| V | ≤ 0.03[1] |
Notes
EN 10293 · Edition 2015
[1] Cr/Ni/Mo/Cu/V: Applies only where unspecified in unless otherwise agreed; no intentional addition except for finishing the heat.
Heat Treatment
EN 10293–2015 · +N
| Step | Operation | Temperature | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Informative: normalizing | 900–980 °C | air |
Mechanical Properties
Core Mechanical Properties
EN 10293 — 2015 · Table 3 — Normative
| Property | +N |
|---|---|
| Yield Strength (Rp0.2) | ≥ 240 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 450–600 MPa |
| Elongation | ≥ 22 % |
| Impact Energy | ≥ 27 J |
- wall thickness ≤ 300 mm; Test block of relevant thickness; maximum test-block wall thickness 150 mm; Room temperature; Properties apply to the casting up to the specified maximum wall thickness; above this, foreseeable lowering shall be agreed.
Welding Conditions
EN 10293–2015
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Preheat | 20–150 °C[1] |
| Interpass Temperature | ≤ 350 °C |
| Post-weld Heat Treatment | No post-weld heat treatment necessary |
Notes
EN 10293 · Edition 2015
[1] Preheat: Preheat depends on casting geometry, thickness and climatic conditions.
Applications
Carbon steel EN 10293 GE240 is used for housings, hubs and bearing covers in general machinery. Documented applications span heavy mechanical equipment, gear manufacture, agricultural and automotive machinery, and machine tools. Other cast components used in this material family include supports, brackets, frames and connecting parts.
Typical settings include industrial, agricultural, construction and railway equipment, as well as machinery replacement and maintenance. Pressure-retaining, low-temperature or lifting duties require their own component specification.
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