For over three decades, Hemi Metals has been a cornerstone of Hamilton’s industrial community, building a reputation for reliability and quality. As a trusted local manufacturer and supplier, we understand the unique demands of New Zealand’s trades and fabrication sectors. Our carbon steel flat bar is a prime example of this commitment, offering a fundamental building block known for its strength and versatility, ready to support a wide array of projects right here in the Waikato and across the country.
The composition of our carbon steel flat bar is straightforward yet effective, primarily consisting of iron and carbon, which gives it a remarkable balance of strength and malleability. This specific blend results in excellent mechanical properties, including high tensile strength and good durability, allowing it to withstand significant stress and impact without fracturing. It’s this reliable combination that makes it so easy to work with using standard cutting and welding techniques, forming a dependable base material for countless applications.
| Grade | Carbon Steel |
|---|---|
| Carbon Steel Square bar size | 4 to 100mm |
| CS Hollow Bar | 32mm OD x 16mm ID to 250mm OD x 200mm ID) |
| Low Carbon Steel Hex Bar size | 2-100mm A/F |
| Carbon Steel Angle bar size | 3mm*20mm*20mm~12mm*100mm*100mm |
| CS Rectangles Size | 33 x 30mm to 295 x 1066mm |
| Low Carbon Steel Flat bar size | Thickness: 2 -100mm |
| Width: 10 to 500mm | |
| Carbon Steel Channel Bar | 80 x 40mm to 150 x 75mm section; 5.0 to 6.0mm thickness |
| CS Section | 3.0 to 12.0mm thickness |
| Low Carbon Steel Round bar size | Diameter: 3-~800mm |
| Carbon Steel Billet Size | 1/2″ to 495mm Diameter |
| CS Round Bar Standard Dimensions | Diameter / Height: Carbon Steel Rod and Bar Sizes : 0.5 inches / 0.625 inches / 0.75 inches / 0.875 inches / 1.0 inches / 1.125 inches / 1.25 inches / 1.375 inches / 1.5 inches / 1.75 inches / 2.0 inches / 2.25 inches / 2.5 inches / 2.75 inches / 3.0 inches / 3.25 inches / 3.5 inches / 3.75 inches / 4.0 inches / 4.25 inches / 4.5 inches / 5.0 inches / 5.25 inches / 5.5 inches / 6.0 inches / 7.0 inches / 8.0 inches / 9.0 inches. |
| Carbon Steel Surface | Bright, Hot Rolled Pickled, Cold Drawn, Sand Blasting Finished, Polished, Hairline |
| CS Tolerance | H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12 or as per clients’ requirements |
| Low Carbon Steel Technique | Carbon Steel Hot Rolled, Cold Drawn, Cold Rolled, Forged Round Bar, Rod |
| Carbon Steel Condition | Hardened & tempered, annealed |
| Finish | Cold (bright) drawn, centreless ground, hot rolled, smooth turned, peeled, slit rolled edge, hot rolled annealed, Rough Turned, Bright, Polish, Grinding, Centreless Ground & Black |
| Form | Carbon Steel Round, Rod, T-Bar, Channel Bar, Precision Ground Bar, Flat Bar, Square Bar, Blocks, Round Rod, Rings, Hollow, Triangle, Rectangle, Hex (A/F), Threaded, Half Round Bar, Profiles, Billet, Ingot, I/H Bar, Forging etc. |
| Processing | Bar cutting to 650mm |
| Our Carbon Steel Round bar conforms to NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 | |
| 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, common coatings for carbon steel flat bars include galvanizing, powder coating, zinc plating, epoxy coating, and polyurethane coating to enhance corrosion resistance and durability for various applications.
The different types of carbon steel flat bars include mild steel, medium carbon steel, high carbon steel, alloy steel, and tool steel, each offering various strength, hardness, and wear resistance properties.
Yes, carbon steel flat bars can be recycled. After use, they can be melted down and repurposed for new steel products, reducing waste and conserving resources in manufacturing.
The uses for this versatile product are nearly endless, forming the hidden backbone of many structures. You’ll find it in the fabrication of sturdy frames for machinery, robust supports for construction projects, and even in everyday items like brackets and braces. Its excellent weldability and machinability make it a favourite among engineers, builders, and DIY enthusiasts alike for creating everything from custom trailers and shelving units to artistic metalwork, proving that a simple flat bar can be the starting point for incredible innovation.






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