EN31 Overview EN31 is a high-carbon chromium bearing/tool steel offering high hardness, wear resistance and dimensional stability. Chemical Compositions C Si Mn Cr P/S 0.90 – 1.20 0.10 – 0.35 0.30 – 0.75 1.00 – 1.60 controlled Heat Treatment Spheroidizing/soft annealingHardening approximately 820–860°COil quenchingLow-temperature tempering according to required hardness Mechanical Properties Hardened hardness: approximately 58–65 HRCHigh wear resistanceHigh compressive strengthGood dimensional stability Equivalent Grades EN: EN31AISI/SAE: 52100DIN: 1.3505 / 100Cr6JIS: SUJ2 Applications BearingsBearing componentsRollersBushesGaugesPunchesDiesWear-resistant components Available Forms Round barsFlats