Characteristics of GS-45

GS45 is a non-alloy cast steel which is widely used in general engineering. Due to the higher carbon content, this material is not as easy to weld as GS38. GS45 is a cast steel variant of C45 structural steel.

The applications for GS 45 include frames, structural components, (rear) axles and bearing housings.

Standards / designations
EN 10293 (EU)GE 240

DIN 1681 (DE)GS-45

WERKSTOFFNUMMER (DE)1.0446

ALTGS45, GS 45

Mechanical properties
Tensile strengthσ B450-560[N/mm2]

Permanent limit of elongationσ bB230[N/mm2]

ElongationA22[%]

Brinell hardnessHB30135-175[Kg/mm2]

Notch impact strength at 20 °C.Av27[Joule]

Chemical composition
CarbonC0.22[%]

SiliconSi0.30[%]

ManganeseMn0.60[%]

IronFeRemainder

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