High Precision Applications
En 10305-1 seamless precision steel tubes are cold-drawn tubes designed for hydraulic systems, automotive, and mechanical engineering, offering high dimensional accuracy and smooth surfaces.
High Precision Applications
En 10305-1 seamless precision steel tubes are cold-drawn tubes designed for hydraulic systems, automotive, and mechanical engineering, offering high dimensional accuracy and smooth surfaces.
EN 10305-1 seamless precision steel tubes are cold-drawn tubes designed for high-precision applications in hydraulic systems, automotive components, and mechanical engineering. Specified under the European standard EN 10305-1, these tubes are characterized by precise dimensional tolerances and excellent surface quality, making them ideal for applications requiring tight fit and reliability.
Manufactured from hot-finished seamless tubes via cold drawing, EN 10305-1 tubes offer outer diameters from 4 mm to 380 mm and wall thicknesses from 0.5 mm to 40 mm. Common grades include E235, E355, and 42CrMo4, with designations like +N (normalized) or +SR (stress-relieved) indicating delivery conditions. These tubes are tailored for hydraulic steel tubing and automotive precision tubes, ensuring high strength, toughness, and weldability.
The cold-drawing process ensures superior dimensional accuracy (tolerances as tight as ±0.08 mm for outer diameter) and a smooth surface finish (Ra
Compared to welded precision tubes (EN 10305-2) or general-purpose pipes like ASTM A53, EN 10305-1 seamless tubes provide enhanced structural integrity due to the absence of welds, making them ideal for high-pressure systems. Optional coatings or galvanization improve corrosion resistance, extending service life in harsh environments. They are widely used in industries such as automotive, furniture, and general engineering for their precision and durability.
EN 10305-1 seamless precision steel tubes address challenges like precise component fit and high-pressure fluid transport, offering a cost-effective solution for engineers requiring reliable, high-quality tubing in demanding applications. Their compliance with strict standards ensures performance and longevity in critical systems.

EN 10305-1 E235 is one of the grades in this precision tube range.
EN 10305-1 seamless precision steel tubes are cold-drawn tubes designed for high-precision applications in hydraulic systems, automotive components, and mechanical engineering. Specified under the European standard EN 10305-1, these tubes are characterized by precise dimensional tolerances and excellent surface quality, making them ideal for applications requiring tight fit and reliability.
Manufactured from hot-finished seamless tubes via cold drawing, EN 10305-1 tubes offer outer diameters from 4 mm to 380 mm and wall thicknesses from 0.5 mm to 40 mm. Common grades include E235, E355, and 42CrMo4, with designations like +N (normalized) or +SR (stress-relieved) indicating delivery conditions. These tubes are tailored for hydraulic steel tubing and automotive precision tubes, ensuring high strength, toughness, and weldability.
The cold-drawing process ensures superior dimensional accuracy (tolerances as tight as ±0.08 mm for outer diameter) and a smooth surface finish (Ra
Compared to welded precision tubes (EN 10305-2) or general-purpose pipes like ASTM A53, EN 10305-1 seamless tubes provide enhanced structural integrity due to the absence of welds, making them ideal for high-pressure systems. Optional coatings or galvanization improve corrosion resistance, extending service life in harsh environments. They are widely used in industries such as automotive, furniture, and general engineering for their precision and durability.
EN 10305-1 seamless precision steel tubes address challenges like precise component fit and high-pressure fluid transport, offering a cost-effective solution for engineers requiring reliable, high-quality tubing in demanding applications. Their compliance with strict standards ensures performance and longevity in critical systems.


Bright‑annealed, bright‑normalised seamless cold‑drawn precision tubes per DIN2391 ST37.4/ST52.4 and EN10305‑1 (E 235/E 355), ideal for hydraulic and automotive applications.
DIN 2391 defines cold‑drawn, bright‑annealed/normalised, seamless precision tubes (ST37.4, ST52.4) with tight tolerances & smooth surfaces.
EN 10305‑1 covers seamless cold‑drawn precision tubes (E 235, E 355) with strict OD/WT tolerances, hard surfaces, excellent concentricity.
EN 10305‑2 specifies welded-and‑drawn precision tubes mainly for automotive use—prop shafts, cam/driveshafts—with smooth finish and dimensional accuracy.
Finishes include annealed & pickled, bright-annealed, mechanically or electro‑polished. Ends: tapered/plain, square cut, burr-free, with plastic caps.
Typical OD range: 4–120 mm; WT: 0.5–15 mm; excellent tolerances OD ±0.03 mm, WT ±10% per DIN/EN.
Applications: hydraulic systems, precision machinery, automotive, pneumatic cylinders, heavy trucks, agricultural & construction equipment.
Tight tolerances ensure precise fit in hydraulic and automotive systems.
Low roughness (Ra
Excellent mechanical properties for high-pressure applications.
Optional coatings enhance durability in harsh environments.
Good weldability for easy integration into systems.
Precision manufacturing reduces material waste and machining needs.
| Steel Grade | Steel Number | C (% max) |
Si (% max) |
Mn (% max) |
P (% max) |
S (% max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E215 | 1.0212 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.70 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| E235 | 1.0308 | 0.17 | 0.35 | 1.20 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| E355 | 1.0580 | 0.22 | 0.55 | 1.60 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| Yield Strength (min MPa) |
Tensile Strength (MPa) |
Elongation (min %) |
|---|---|---|
| 215 | 290-430 | 30 |
| 235 | 340-480 | 25 |
| 355 | 490-630 | 22 |
| Feature | EN 10305-1 E355 | EN 10208 L290GA | DIN 2458 St37.2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material Type | Carbon Steel (Seamless) | Carbon Steel (Seamless/Welded) | Carbon Steel (Welded) |
| Temperature Range | Ambient to moderate | Ambient to moderate | Low to moderate |
| Precision | High (Tight tolerances) | Moderate | Moderate |
| Corrosion Resistance | Good (With coatings) | Good (With coatings) | Good (With galvanization) |
| Applications | Hydraulic, Automotive, Engineering | Gas/Oil Pipelines, Chemical | Construction, Water Transport |
| Tensile Strength (MPa) | 490–630 | 415–555 | 340–470 |
| Yield Strength (MPa) | 355 | 290 | 235 |
| Key Advantage | High precision and surface quality | Optimized for combustible fluids | Cost-effective for structural use |
| Processing Designation | Symbol | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cold-finished/hard (cold-finished as-drawn) |
BK | No heat treatment after the last cold-forming process. The tubes therefore have only low deformability. |
| Cold-finished/soft (lightly cold-worked) |
BKW | After the last heat treatment there is a light finishing pass (cold drawing). With proper subsequent processing, the tube can be cold-formed (e.g. bent, expanded) within certain limits. |
| Annealed | GBK | After the final cold-forming process the tubes are annealed in a controlled atmosphere or under vacuum. |
| Normalized | NBK | The tubes are annealed above the upper transformation point in a controlled atmosphere or under vacuum. |
Yield point requirements for seamless precision steel tubes vary significantly based on their delivery conditions, directly influencing their mechanical performance in industrial applications. These differences are critical for engineers selecting materials for specific load-bearing or forming needs.
For tubes delivered in the annealed (GBK) condition, the yield point is specified to be at least 50% of the ultimate tensile strength. This lower yield ratio ensures excellent ductility and formability, making GBK tubes suitable for applications requiring bending, flanging, or other cold-working processes where flexibility is paramount.
In contrast, tubes delivered in cold-finished/hard (BK) condition exhibit a significantly higher yield point due to work hardening from the drawing process. It is recommended that their yield point be ≥ 80% of the tensile strength. This high yield ratio provides enhanced rigidity and load-bearing capacity, ideal for structural components where dimensional stability under stress is critical.
Cold-finished/soft (BKW) condition represents a middle ground, with a recommended yield point of ≥ 70% of the tensile strength. This balance of strength and ductility makes BKW tubes versatile for applications that require both moderate formability and resistance to deformation, such as precision machinery parts or hydraulic system components.
These yield point specifications—tied directly to the degree of deformation during manufacturing—ensure that engineers can select the optimal delivery condition based on their application’s mechanical demands, whether prioritizing formability (GBK), maximum strength (BK), or a balanced performance (BKW).
| Steel Designation | Pipe Body (Seamless & Welded Pipe) | Spiral Weld | Whole Pipe | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic Limit R10.5 (N/mm²) |
Tensile Strength Rm (N/mm² min.) |
R10.5/Rm (Max) | Elongation A (%) min. |
HFW, SAW, COW Tensile Strength Rm (N/mm² min.) |
SAW, COW Bending Mandrel Diameter |
||
|
L245NB L245MB |
245 to 440 | 415 |
0.80 0.85 |
22 | Same as pipe body | 3T | Every pipe must pass pressure test with no leaks or deformations |
|
L290NB L290MB |
290 to 440 | 415 |
0.85 0.85 |
21 | 3T | ||
|
L360NB L360QB L360MB |
360 to 510 | 460 |
0.85 0.88 0.85 |
20 | 4T | ||
|
L415NB L415QB L415MB |
415 to 565 | 520 |
0.85 0.88 0.85 |
18 | 5T | ||
|
L450QB L450MB |
450 to 570 | 535 |
0.90 0.87 |
18 | 6T | ||
|
L485QB L485MB |
485 to 605 | 570 |
0.90 0.90 |
18 | 6T | ||
|
L555QB L555MB |
555 to 675 | 625 |
0.90 0.90 |
18 | 6T | ||
| Product | DIN | EN | BS | NFA | ASTM | ASME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN 10305‑1 Grade E235 | – | EN 10305‑1 E235 | – | – | – | – |
| EN 10305‑1 Grade E355 | – | EN 10305‑1 E355 | – | – | – | – |
| EN 10305‑1 Grade E255 | – | EN 10305‑1 E255 | – | – | – | – |
| EN 10305‑1 Grade 26Mn5 | DIN 26Mn5 | EN 10305‑1 26Mn5 | – | ASTM SAE 1526 | – | – |
| EN 10305‑1 Grade C35E | DIN 17204 Ck35 | EN 10305‑1 C35E | NFA A 35‑552 XC 32 | ASTM A519 1035 | ASME SA519 1035 | – |
| EN 10305‑1 Grade C45E | DIN 17204 Ck45 | EN 10305‑1 C45E | – | ASTM A519 1045 | ASME SA519 1045 | – |
| EN 10305‑1 Grade E41020V1 | – | EN 10305‑1 E41020V1 | – | – | – | – |
| EN 10305‑1 Grade 26Mo2 | – | EN 10305‑1 26Mo2 | – | – | – | – |
| EN 10305‑1 Grade 25CrMo4 | DIN 17200 25CrMo4 | EN 10305‑1 25CrMo4 | NFA EN 25CrMo4 | – | – | – |
| EN 10305‑1 Grade 42CrMo4 | DIN 17204 42CrMo4 | EN 10305‑1 42CrMo4 | NFA EN 42CrMo4 | ASTM A519 4142 | – | – |
| EN 10305‑4 Grade E215 | – | EN 10305‑4 E215 | – | – | – | – |
| EN 10305‑4 Grade E235 | – | EN 10305‑4 E235 | – | – | – | – |
| EN 10305‑4 Grade E355 | – | EN 10305‑4 E355 | – | – | – | – |
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Note: EN 10305-1 covers seamless cold-drawn precision steel tubes for hydraulic and automotive applications. For detailed specifications, refer to the EN 10305-1 standard or contact a certified supplier.
Welded, cold-drawn tubes with tight tolerances, superior surface quality, and excellent mechanical properties — ideal for automotive, hydraulics, and precision engineering.
± tight OD/ID and wall thickness tolerances per EN 10305‑2
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