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EN 10305 Seamless Cold Drawn Precision Steel Tubes For Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Precision Mechanical Applications

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EN 10305 Seamless Cold Drawn Precision Steel Tubes
For Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Precision Mechanical Applications
EN 10305-1, EN 10305-4 – Grades E235, E355, 42CrMo4, 34CrMo4
Metric Dimensions – Tight Tolerances – Excellent Surface Finish
Negotiable MOQ: 1 Ton (Price negotiable depending on order volume and customization)
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EN 10305 Seamless Cold Drawn Precision Steel Tubes

For Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Precision Mechanical Applications

EN 10305-1, EN 10305-4 – Grades E235, E355, 42CrMo4, 34CrMo4

Metric Dimensions – Tight Tolerances – Excellent Surface Finish

Product Overview

EN 10305 seamless cold drawn precision steel tubes are the European standard for high precision tubing used in hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, precision mechanical components, shock absorbers, automotive parts, and general engineering applications.

The cold drawing process provides:

  • Tight dimensional tolerances (ISO H8, H9, H10, H11)

  • Excellent surface finish (Ra ≤0.8μm for machined, up to Ra ≤0.1μm for honed)

  • Increased mechanical strength compared to hot rolled tubes

  • Consistent wall thickness and concentricity

Applicable Standards:

  • EN 10305-1 – Seamless cold drawn precision tubes (general)

  • EN 10305-4 – Seamless cold drawn precision tubes for hydraulic/pneumatic power systems

Steel Grades Covered:

  • E235 (St 37.4) – General precision engineering

  • E355 (St 52.4) – High strength hydraulic cylinder tubes

  • 42CrMo4 – High strength alloy for quenched + tempered condition

  • 34CrMo4 – Medium alloy quenched + tempered

  • 27MnCr6 – High strength alloy deep hole drilling

✅ EN 10305-1 / EN 10305-4 certified – Current European standard
✅ Cold drawn seamless – Superior surface finish and dimensional accuracy
✅ Metric dimensions – Standard European tubing sizes
✅ Tight tolerances – ISO H8 to H11 available
✅ Delivery conditions – BK, BKW, GBK, NBK, +C, +SR, +N, +QT
✅ 100% NDT and pressure testing available – Guaranteed integrity
✅ EN 10204 Type 3.1 MTC provided with full traceability
✅ Factory direct | Stock available | Honing available | Fast delivery

Key Specifications

Parameter Details
Standard EN 10305-1 (general), EN 10305-4 (hydraulic/pneumatic systems)
Product Type Seamless Cold Drawn Precision Steel Tube
Steel Grades E235 (St 37.4), E355 (St 52.4), 42CrMo4, 34CrMo4, 27MnCr6
OD Range 4mm – 120mm (cold drawn); up to 250mm (cold drawn/hot rolled + cold drawn)
Wall Thickness 0.5mm – 20mm
Length 3m – 12m (fixed or random)
Delivery Conditions BK, BKW, GBK, NBK, +C, +SR, +N, +QT
Tolerance Class ISO H8, H9, H10, H11 (ISO 286-2)
Surface Finish Black / Bright / Oiled / Honed (internal)
End Finish Plain / Beveled / Threaded

📌 EN 10305-4 – Specific requirements for hydraulic and pneumatic power systems including pressure rating, dimensional accuracy, and surface roughness.

📌 Metric dimensions – EN 10305 tubes are manufactured to metric OD dimensions (e.g., 25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 70mm, 80mm, 90mm, 100mm).

Steel Grade Overview

Grade DIN Equivalent Min Yield (MPa) Tensile (MPa) Delivery Condition Typical Application
E235 St 37.4 235 340-480 BK, BKW, NBK General precision engineering
E355 St 52.4 355 490-640 BK, NBK Hydraulic cylinders – most common
42CrMo4 42CrMo4 550 700-900 +QT High pressure cylinders, shafts
34CrMo4 34CrMo4 550 700-850 +QT Hydraulic cylinders, heavy duty
27MnCr6 27MnCr6 450 650-850 +QT Deep hole drilling applications

Delivery Conditions – EN 10305

Symbol Description Application Surface
BK Cold drawn / as-drawn Maximum strength Dull (as-drawn)
BKW Cold drawn + light finishing Enhanced surface for plating Bright (smooth)
GBK Annealed Soft, machinable Dull
NBK Normalized Good strength + ductility Dull/satin
+C Cold drawn to dimensions Precision dimensions Varies
+SR Stress relieved after cold drawing Dimensional stability Varies
+N Normalized after cold drawing Uniform structure Varies
+QT Quenched + tempered after cold drawing Maximum strength – alloy grades Varies

💡 BK (as-drawn) provides the highest strength. BKW is recommended for chrome plating. NBK is best for welding operations.

Chemical Composition – EN 10305 Grades

Grade C max Si max Mn P max S max Cr Mo
E235 0.17 0.35 0.40-1.20 0.025 0.025
E355 0.22 0.55 1.00-1.60 0.025 0.025
42CrMo4 0.38-0.45 ≤0.40 0.50-0.80 0.025 0.025 0.90-1.20 0.15-0.30
34CrMo4 0.30-0.37 ≤0.40 0.50-0.80 0.025 0.025 0.90-1.20 0.15-0.30
27MnCr6 0.25-0.30 ≤0.40 1.20-1.50 0.025 0.025 0.50-0.80

Mechanical Properties – E355 (Most Common)

Delivery Condition Tensile (MPa) Yield (MPa) Elongation (%) Surface Condition
BK (as-drawn) 560-780 ≥450 ≥10 As-drawn/scale
NBK (normalized) 450-620 ≥355 ≥22 Dull/satin
BKW (finish drawn) 520-700 ≥400 ≥14 Bright/smooth

💡 E355 NBK is the most popular combination for hydraulic cylinder barrels – good strength (355 MPa yield) combined with excellent ductility and weldability.

Mechanical Properties – 42CrMo4 (Quenched + Tempered)

Delivery Condition Tensile (MPa) Yield (MPa) Elongation (%) Hardness (HB)
+QT (Q+T) 700-900 ≥550 ≥12 240-300

💡 42CrMo4 +QT provides maximum strength for high pressure hydraulic cylinders – up to 500 bar working pressure capability .

Dimensional Tolerances – EN 10305-1 / EN 10305-4

OD Tolerances (Cold Drawn - ISO H8, H9, H10, H11):

OD (mm) Tolerance H8 (μm) Tolerance H9 (μm) Tolerance H10 (μm)
6-10 ±22 ±36 ±58
10-18 ±27 ±43 ±70
18-30 ±33 ±52 ±84
30-50 ±39 ±62 ±100
50-80 ±46 ±74 ±120
80-120 ±54 ±87 ±140

Wall Thickness Tolerance (Cold Drawn):

WT (mm) Tolerance (mm)
±0.10
2.0 – 3.0 ±0.12
3.0 – 5.0 ±0.15
5.0 – 8.0 ±0.18
8.0 – 12.0 ±0.20

💡 EN 10305-4 requires tighter tolerances for hydraulic/pneumatic systems – use H9 or H10 as standard, H8 for precision applications.

Surface Roughness Capability

Processing Level Surface Roughness Ra (μm) Application
Cold drawn (BK) ≤1.6 – 3.2 General precision
Finish drawn (BKW) ≤0.8 – 1.6 For chrome plating prep
Skived/Roller burnished ≤0.2 – 0.4 Hydraulic cylinder barrels – high seal life
Honed ≤0.1 – 0.2 Ultra-smooth, low friction
Polished ≤0.05 – 0.1 Mirror finish – piston rods

💡 Skiving + roller burnishing produces the ideal surface finish for hydraulic cylinder barrels – eliminates spiral marks and provides excellent seal life.

Applications – EN 10305 Precision Tubes

Industry Application Recommended Grade Delivery Condition
Hydraulics Cylinder barrels (standard) E355 NBK
Hydraulics Cylinder barrels (high pressure) 42CrMo4 +QT
Hydraulics Piston rods E355, 42CrMo4 BKW (for chrome plate)
Pneumatics Cylinder tubes E235 BK, NBK
Automotive Shock absorber tubes E235 BK
Automotive Steering components E355 BK, BKW
Machine building Guide tubes, shafts E355, 42CrMo4 BK, +QT
Bearing industry Bearing sleeves E355 BK, NBK
Precision machining Machined components E235 GBK (annealed)
Construction equipment Excavator cylinders 42CrMo4 +QT

Available Sizes – EN 10305 Precision Tubes (Metric)

Standard metric OD sizes for cold drawn tubes:

OD (mm) Available WT (mm) Typical Grade Delivery Condition
20 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 E235, E355 BK, NBK
25 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 E235, E355 BK, NBK
30 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 E235, E355 BK, NBK
35 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 5.0 E355 BK, NBK
40 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 E355 BK, NBK
45 3.5, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 E355 BK, NBK
50 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 E355, 42CrMo4 NBK, +QT
55 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 E355, 42CrMo4 NBK, +QT
60 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 E355, 42CrMo4 NBK, +QT
65 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 42CrMo4 +QT
70 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 10.0 42CrMo4 +QT
75 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 10.0 42CrMo4 +QT
80 7.0, 8.0, 10.0, 12.0 42CrMo4 +QT
85 7.0, 8.0, 10.0, 12.0 42CrMo4 +QT
90 8.0, 10.0, 12.0, 14.0 42CrMo4 +QT
100 10.0, 12.0, 14.0, 16.0 42CrMo4 +QT
110 10.0, 12.0, 14.0, 16.0 42CrMo4 +QT
120 12.0, 14.0, 16.0, 18.0 42CrMo4 +QT

💡 Most popular hydraulic cylinder sizes: 50mm, 60mm, 70mm, 80mm, 90mm, 100mm OD – E355 NBK for standard duty, 42CrMo4 +QT for high pressure.

Grade Selection – Hydraulic Cylinder Applications

Working Pressure Cylinder Bore Recommended Grade Delivery Condition Yield Strength
Up to 160 bar (2,300 PSI) Any E235 NBK ≥235 MPa
160-250 bar (2,300-3,600 PSI) Any E355 NBK ≥355 MPa
250-350 bar (3,600-5,000 PSI) ≤100mm 42CrMo4 +QT ≥550 MPa
250-300 bar (3,600-4,300 PSI) ≤150mm 34CrMo4 +QT ≥550 MPa
>350 bar (>5,000 PSI) All 42CrMo4 +QT ≥550 MPa

Quality Testing & Inspection – EN 10305

Test Method Standard Coverage Applicable Standard
Eddy Current (ET) Non-destructive EN 10305 Optional (available) EN 10305-1 / -4
Ultrasonic (UT) Non-destructive EN 10305 Optional (available) EN 10305-1 / -4
Hydrostatic Test Water pressure EN 10305 Optional / As requested EN 10305-4 recommended
Tensile Test EN ISO 6892-1 EN 10305 Per lot All grades
Hardness Test Rockwell/Brinell EN 10305 Per lot All grades
Flattening Test Ductility EN 10305 Per lot All grades
Dimensional Inspection Micrometer EN 10305 100% All grades
Surface Roughness Profilometer EN 10305 Sample EN 10305-4 requirement

💡 EN 10305-4 requires pressure testing for hydraulic/pneumatic applications – hydrostatic test to 530 bar or NDT as agreed .

Pressure Rating – EN 10305-4 Hydraulic Tubes

Grade OD (mm) WT (mm) Max Working Pressure (MPa) Max Working Pressure (PSI)
E355 50 5.0 32 4,600
E355 60 6.0 38 5,500
E355 70 7.0 42 6,000
42CrMo4 80 8.0 55 8,000
42CrMo4 90 9.0 60 8,700
42CrMo4 100 10.0 62 9,000

Processing Services – Precision Tubes

Service Description Maximum Capability Grades Applicable
Precision Cutting Cut to exact length (±0.5mm) Up to 12m All grades
Honing (internal) Surface finish Ra ≤0.2μm Up to 120mm bore E355, 42CrMo4
Skiving + Roller Burnishing Surface finish Ra ≤0.3μm, removes decarb layer Up to 100mm bore E355, 42CrMo4
Chrome Plating (external) For piston rods Up to 100mm OD E355
Turned / Ground Precision OD machining Up to 120mm All grades
Heat Treatment Quenching, tempering, annealing All sizes All grades
Threading End threading Up to 120mm OD All grades
Bending Cold or hot bending Various E235, E355

Honing vs Skiving + Roller Burnishing – Comparison

Feature Honing Skiving + Roller Burnishing
Surface finish Ra ≤0.2μm Ra ≤0.3μm
Decarb layer removal No Yes – complete removal
Spiral marks Potential No – spiral-free
Production speed Slower Very fast
Tube straightness effect No change Improves straightness
Best for Ultra-smooth finish, tight tolerances Hydraulic cylinders – seal life

💡 Skiving + roller burnishing is the preferred method for hydraulic cylinder barrels – it removes the decarburized layer, produces a spiral-free surface, and improves straightness in one pass .

Delivery Conditions – Selection Guide

Need Recommended Condition Why
Maximum strength BK (as-drawn) Cold work increases strength
Weldability NBK (normalized) Lower strength, better ductility
Chrome plating prep BKW (finish drawn) Close tolerance + smooth surface
Machining GBK (annealed) Softest condition, easiest machining
High strength + ductility NBK Best balance for hydraulics
Maximum strength + toughness +QT (alloy grades) Quenched and tempered

Mill Test Certificate – EN 10305 Precision Tubes

  • EN 10204 Type 3.1 MTC – Provided with heat number

  • EN 10204 Type 3.2 – Available upon request (third-party inspection)

  • Traceability: Full traceability from melt to finished tube

  • Dimensional measurement report – OD, WT, length, straightness

  • Surface roughness report – Available for BKW, honed, or skived/burnished tubes

EN 10305-1 vs EN 10305-4 – Key Differences

Feature EN 10305-1 EN 10305-4
Application General precision tubes Hydraulic/pneumatic power systems
Pressure testing Optional Required (or agreed NDT)
Surface roughness No specific requirement Specified limits
Dimensional tolerances Standard Stricter for H/P systems
End finish Standard Prepared for connections
Certification Standard MTC Additional pressure test cert
Typical use General engineering Hydraulic cylinders – most common

💡 For hydraulic cylinder barrels, EN 10305-4 is the more appropriate standard.

Packaging & Shipping

Item Details
Packaging Hexagonal bundles with steel strapping
Protection Anti-rust oil + plastic end caps
Marking Stencil/spray with Grade, size, heat number, EN 10305
Honed tubes Individual plastic sleeves + end caps
Documentation MTC + test reports
Lead time 7-15 days (stock: E355 NBK), 15-25 days (42CrMo4), 20-30 days (honed)
Port Tianjin / Shanghai / Guangzhou

Why Choose Our EN 10305 Precision Tubes?

Advantage Description
Precision tube specialist Dedicated cold drawing line for metric precision tubes
Full grade range E235, E355, 42CrMo4 – one-stop sourcing
E355 NBK in stock Most popular hydraulic cylinder grade – ready to ship
In-house honing + skiving Complete cylinder barrel processing
Multiple delivery conditions BK, BKW, GBK, NBK, +QT – all available
Metric dimensions Standard European tubing sizes – 25-120mm OD
Tight tolerances ISO H8, H9, H10, H11 – precision assured
Full traceability EN 10204 3.1 MTC with heat number
In-house processing Cutting, honing, skiving, grinding, plating
Global export Shipped to hydraulic cylinder manufacturers worldwide

Contact for Quote – EN 10305 Precision Tubes

Please provide the following details:

  • Grade : E235 / E355 / 42CrMo4 / 34CrMo4 / Other _______

  • Standard : EN 10305-1 / EN 10305-4

  • Delivery Condition : BK / BKW / NBK / +QT / Other _______

  • OD (mm) : _______

  • WT (mm) : _______

  • Length (m) : _______

  • Quantity : _______ (pieces / meters / tons)

  • Application : Hydraulic cylinder / Pneumatic cylinder / Mechanical part / Other _______

  • Surface finish : As-drawn / BKW / Honed / Skived + Roller burnished

  • Inspection : Standard / Third-party (SGS/BV/TUV)

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FAQ – EN 10305 Precision Tubes

Q1: What is EN 10305 used for?
A: EN 10305 seamless cold drawn precision steel tubes are used for hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, shock absorbers, precision mechanical components, and automotive parts .

Q2: What is the difference between EN 10305-1 and EN 10305-4?
A: EN 10305-1 is general precision tubes. EN 10305-4 has additional requirements for hydraulic/pneumatic power systems – pressure testing, specified surface roughness, and tighter tolerances .

Q3: What is the most common grade for hydraulic cylinders?
A: E355 NBK – yield ≥355 MPa, tensile 450-620 MPa, excellent combination of strength, ductility, and weldability .

Q4: What is the difference between BK, BKW, and NBK?
A: BK – as-drawn, highest strength, as-drawn surface. BKW – finish drawn, bright surface, slightly less strength. NBK – normalized, lower strength but better ductility and weldability .

Q5: What is 42CrMo4 used for?
A: 42CrMo4 +QT is used for high pressure hydraulic cylinders (up to 500 bar) where higher strength (≥550 MPa yield) is required .

Q6: What surface finish is required for hydraulic cylinder barrels?
A: Ra ≤0.3μm for skived/roller burnished; Ra ≤0.2μm for honed – both provide excellent seal life .

Q7: What is the difference between honing and skiving + roller burnishing?
A: Honing – abrasive process, removes minimal material, achievable Ra ≤0.2μm. Skiving + roller burnishing – removes decarb layer, spiral-free surface, improves straightness, produces Ra ≤0.3μm .

Q8: Can you supply honed or skived tubes?
A: Yes – we supply tubes with internal honing or skiving + roller burnishing as customer specifications.

Q9: Is EN 10305-4 pressure tested?
A: Yes – EN 10305-4 requires pressure test (hydrostatic to 530 bar) or agreed NDT for hydraulic/pneumatic applications .

Q10: Do you provide third-party inspection?
A: Yes. SGS, BV, TUV, or any customer-specified agency.

Q11: Do you offer free samples?
A: 30cm sample available for common grades (E235, E355 NBK). Shipping fee applies.

Related Products – Precision Tubes

  • EN 10305-1 – General precision tubes (this product)

  • EN 10305-4 – Precision tubes for hydraulic/pneumatic systems

  • EN 10297-1 – Mechanical engineering tubes

  • DIN 2391 – German standard precision tubes (withdrawn)

  • ASTM A519 – Seamless mechanical tubing (US equivalent)

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Quick Reference – EN 10305 Grade Selection

Application Grade Delivery Condition Yield (MPa) Tensile (MPa)
General precision E235 NBK ≥235 340-480
Standard hydraulic cylinders E355 NBK ≥355 450-620
High strength hydraulic E355 BK ≥450 560-780
High pressure cylinders 42CrMo4 +QT ≥550 700-900
Heavy duty cylinders 34CrMo4 +QT ≥550 700-850

Delivery Condition Summary

Symbol Description Strength Ductility Surface Weldability
BK As-drawn Highest Lowest Dull Poor
BKW Finish drawn High Medium Bright Medium
NBK Normalized Medium High Dull/satin Excellent
GBK Annealed Lowest Highest Dull Excellent
+QT Quenched + tempered Highest Medium Dark Medium (alloy)

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