EN353 Overview EN353 is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum case-hardening steel designed for components requiring a hard wear-resistant surface and tough core. Chemical Compositions C Si Mn Cr Ni Mo 0.10 – 0.20 < 0.35 0.50 – 1.00 0.75 – 1.25 1.00 – 1.50 0.08 – 0.15 Heat Treatment CarburisingHardeningOil quenchingLow-temperature temperingCase-depth controlled according to application Mechanical Properties Case hardness: typically 58–63 HRCTough coreHigh wear resistanceGood fatigue strengthGood impact resistance Equivalent Grades EN: EN353Approx. DIN: 20NiCrMo2-typeApprox. AISI: 8620-type Applications GearsPinionsShaftsTransmission componentsAutomotive componentsHigh-load machine partsWear-resistant components Available Forms Round barsFlats