Based in the industrious city of Hamilton, New Zealand, Hemi Metals is a trusted name for precision-engineered steel components. We take pride in supplying local and international industries with high-quality Carbon Steel Bright Bar and Rod. Our commitment is to deliver materials that combine exceptional dimensional accuracy with a superior surface finish, ensuring they integrate seamlessly into your manufacturing process. As a dedicated manufacturer and supplier, we understand that reliability is key, and we work tirelessly to provide consistent products that form the robust backbone of countless projects and applications.
The composition of our Carbon Steel Bright Bar and Rod is primarily iron and carbon, creating a material known for its excellent balance of strength and versatility. This fundamental makeup gives these bars impressive mechanical properties, including high tensile strength and good ductility, allowing them to be shaped and machined with relative ease. They respond well to heat treatment, enabling further enhancement of their hardness and wear resistance to meet specific operational demands. This reliability makes them a go-to choice for engineers who need a predictable and durable material.
Carbon Steel Bright Square Bar Size: 4 to 100mm
Steel Low Carbon Bright Hex Bar Sizes : 2 to 100 mm A/F
Medium Carbon Steel Bright Angle Bar Size : 3*20*20~12*100*100 mm
Quenching High Carbon Steel Billet Sizes : 1/2″ – 495 mm Dia
Killed Carbon Steel Bright Cold Drawn Bar Processing : Bar cutting to 650mm
Plain Carbon Steel Section Bar Size Range : 3 to 12 mm thickness
| Carbon Steel Grades | C | Mn | Si | S Max. | P Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ck 45 | 0.42/0.50 | 0.50/0.80 | 0.15/0.35 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Ck 55 | 0.52/0.60 | 0.60/0.90 | 0.15/0.35 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Ck 60 | 0.57/0.65 | 0.60/0.90 | 0.15/0.35 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| SAE1006 | 0.08 max | 0.25/0.40 | 0.10/0.30 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| SAE1008 | 0.10 max | 0.30/0.50 | 0.10/0.30 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| SAE1010 | 0.08/0.13 | 0.30/0.60 | 0.10/0.30 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| SAE1018 | 0.15/0.20 | 0.60/0.90 | 0.10/0.30 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| SAE1020 | 0.18/0.23 | 0.30/0.60 | 0.10/0.30 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| SAE1030 | 0.28/0.34 | 0.60/0.90 | 0.10/0.40 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| SAE1035 | 0.32/0.38 | 0.60/0.90 | 0.10/0.40 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| SAE1040 | 0.37/0.44 | 0.60/0.90 | 0.10/0.40 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| SAE1045 | 0.40/0.50 | 0.60/0.90 | 0.10/0.40 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| En-8D | 0.40/0.45 | 0.70/0.90 | 0.05/0.35 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| En-9 | 0.50/0.60 | 0.50/0.80 | 0.05/0.35 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Grade | Yield Strength, | Tensile Strength, | Elongation at Break (in 50 mm) | Bulk Modulus (typical for steel) | Modulus of Elasticity | HBW | Poissons Ratio | Fatigue strength coefficient, of (Mpa) | Shear Modulus | Impacting Energy | Reduction of area, min: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a36 | 250 MPa | 400 – 550 MPa | 23.00% | 140 GPa | 200 GPa | 0.26 | 79.3 GPa | ||||
| 36300 psi | 58000 – 79800 psi | 23.00% | 20300 ksi | 29000 ksi | 0.26 | 11500 ksi | |||||
| EN45 | 35 (241) | 80 (551) | 40% | 204 Gpa | 948 | ≥63 | |||||
| EN19 | ≥930 Mpa | ≥1080 Mpa | ≥12 | 217 | ≥45 | ||||||
| 105 | 36,000 psi [250 MPa] | 70,000 psi (485 MPa] | 187 | 30% min | |||||||
| EN8 | ≥210 | ≥380 | ≥25 | ≤111HB | ≥50 |
Yes, carbon steel bright bars can attract magnets. Carbon steel is generally magnetic due to its iron content, which exhibits magnetic properties when in a solid, non-alloyed form.
Carbon steel bright bars and rods come in various grades, including mild steel, medium carbon steel, high carbon steel, alloy steel, and tool steel. These types vary in strength, hardness, and flexibility.
Yes, carbon steel bright bars can be recycled after use. The recycling process involves melting down the material, removing impurities, and then reusing it to produce new steel products.
The uses for Carbon Steel Bright Bar and Rod are incredibly diverse, forming critical components in everything from the automotive and construction sectors to general engineering and machinery manufacturing. You’ll find them machined into precision parts like shafts, pins, bolts, and spindles where exact dimensions and a smooth finish are essential. Their strength and durability also make them ideal for crafting tools, fixtures, and various fasteners. Essentially, in any application that demands a strong, dependable, and readily machinable metal component, this material proves to be an invaluable resource for builders and creators.






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