Special steels
C45 key steel
Clavette C45
Drawn steel for keys
C45 key steel is a medium-carbon steel known for its good mechanical strength, balanced hardness and excellent machinability. It withstands shear forces, wear and repeated loading well, making it particularly suitable for mechanical assemblies. It is widely used for keys, axles, shafts, transmission elements and mechanical components for industrial applications.
Available dimensions
| Flat bars (section) | 5/4 – 50/28 mm |
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Forms
- Flat bar
Colours
- Grey
- Gold
Technical properties
| Use | Power transmission |
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Typical, indicative values — not contractual. Reference data is given in the technical data sheet.
Technical data sheets
Sectors
- Mechanical engineering
- Standard
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