Luois Metals stands out as a leading manufacturer and supplier of top-notch Carbon Steel Bright Bars and Rods, proudly based in Houston, USA. We excel in creating precision-finished bright bars and rods that adhere to international standards, serving a wide array of industries. Our products are celebrated for their exceptional surface finish, precise dimensions, and remarkable mechanical strength. Whether you need them for engineering, construction, or automotive applications, Luois Metals is your go-to source for dependable carbon steel solutions tailored to your needs. With state-of-the-art production facilities and a commitment to quality, we guarantee timely delivery and competitive pricing to efficiently meet industrial demands.
Carbon Steel Bright Bars and Rods are crafted from carbon steel, typically containing carbon levels between 0.05% and 0.95%, along with trace amounts of manganese, sulfur, and phosphorus. These materials provide an enhanced surface finish and tighter dimensional tolerances, thanks to processes like cold drawing or polishing. Their mechanical properties boast tensile strength ranging from 400 to 800 MPa and yield strength between 250 and 600 MPa. These bars exhibit improved hardness, machinability, and moderate weldability. Depending on the carbon content, they can be heat-treated to enhance strength and durability, making them ideal for a variety of demanding engineering applications.
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 versatility of Carbon Steel Bright Bars and Rods makes them a popular choice across numerous sectors. In the automotive industry, they’re utilized for components such as shafts, axles, and fasteners. In construction, they play a crucial role as structural elements and reinforcements. Bright bars are also favored in the production of tools, precision parts, industrial machinery, and fabrication equipment. Their outstanding surface quality makes them perfect for CNC machining and high-precision applications. Whether for load-bearing structures or intricate components, these bars are designed to meet the toughest challenges.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
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