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Bearing Steel SUJ2 (52100)

High-carbon chromium bearing steel that hardens above HRC 60.

Material

Metal

Process

CNC Turning

Color

Steel gray

Hardness

HRC 62

Price

$$$

Bearing Steel SUJ2 (52100)

Available Colors

1 colors

Steel gray

Swatches are approximate on-screen representations; actual color may vary. Not all colors are stocked at all times — confirm availability and lead time with us before ordering.

Overview

SUJ2 (AISI 52100 / 100Cr6) is a high-carbon chromium steel developed for rolling bearings. After quenching and low tempering it reaches HRC 60–64 with outstanding wear and rolling-contact fatigue resistance.

It is machined in the spheroidized-annealed state and hardened afterwards.

Key Properties

Typical values from the MatWeb datasheet for AISI E 52100 Steel (100Cr6, SUJ2, UNS G52986). Machined parts take the properties of the stock they are cut from.

PropertyValue
Density7.81 g/cm³
HardnessHRC 62
Modulus of elasticity210 GPa
Thermal conductivity46.6 W/m-K
Machinability40 %

Typical Applications

  • Guide pins and bushings
  • Bearing races and rollers
  • Gauges and measuring tools
  • Precision wear parts

Machining Notes

Final dimensions on hardened surfaces are usually ground; please indicate which features need grinding.